Elementary Institute of Science
We will have hands-on engineering, marine biology, chemistry, and or other STEM activities. also, we will provide information about STEM programs for 2nd-12 grades.
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Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Guests will understand the principles of buoyancy by experimenting with their own diver.
Participants will be able to-
● Define and understand the concept of buoyancy
● Explain how a fish moves up and down in the water column
● Engage in the scientific process by conducting a water experiment using a diver and playing with the concept of buoyancy.
SDAALAS - San Diego branch of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
We will have origami creatures, quiz questions, spinning wheel for prizes, and possible "match the anatomy" games.
The San Diego River Park Foundation
Working alongside San Diego River Park Foundation scientists, kids can conduct a bioassessment of the San Diego River by examining and sorting living aquatic invertebrates (“River Bugs”) in a sample of water collected from the San Diego River! By identifying the types of River Bugs found in our sample, kids can determine whether the River water is healthy!
National University
Learn about ocean plastic pollution and animal anatomy! Our table will offer examples of ocean plastic pollution and visual materials related to this. Visitors will do a quick experiment to determine the type of plastic in the pollutants. For younger children, NOAA-published age-appropriate materials (coloring sheets, puzzles) will be available. In addition, we will offer human and animal models for examination, with visitors being asked to identify different anatomical regions.
San Diego Public Library
A hands on activity will be provided based on our Spring into STEAM 2020 theme, which is TBD.
National Park Service - Cabrillo National Monument
Festival participants will discover and learn about the science projects performed at Cabrillo National Monument with hands-on, inquiry-based activities that highlight our herpetofauna (reptile & amphibian) monitoring and Science Explorer's Club. Participants will take data about our native reptiles & amphibians as well as exploring other science themes (tidepool monitoring, bird monitoring, etc.).
Zovargo
Interactive science tables full of live animals and biofacts for children to explore and learn about!
Reptile Behavioral Training Demonstration
Many people believe that reptiles have primitive brains that are only capable of instinctive behavior. If you have ever interacted with a snake or lizard you know they are capable of much more than just instinctual behaviors. We will be answering many questions scientists are only just now posing about these fascinating, misunderstood and grossly underrated creatures! Then you will know the answers to: Are reptiles smart? Can they think and solve problems? Do they have feelings? and much more
EcoVivarium
Hands-on interaction with Animal Ambassadors from Reptile and Arthropod worlds.
