Sweet & Sour Science

Presentation Type: Demonstration Age group(s): Elementary School; Middle School Time: 7-10 min Scientific Topic(s): Neuroscience; Biology Supplies in Library Kit: Consumables: Chocolate Pretzels Sour candy Bitter food Shape sorting toy (ligand-receptor demonstration)...

Save-A-Head

Presentation Type: Demonstration; Experiment Age Group(s): Elementary School; Middle School Time: 10-15 min Scientific Topic(s): Neuroscience; Biology Supplies in Library Kit: Brain molds Consumables: Pink Play-doh Saran wrap Aluminum foil Styrofoam cups Masking/duct...

Magic Berries

Presentation type: Demonstration Age group(s): Elementary School; Middle school Time: 7-10 min Scientific Topics: Neuroscience; Biology Supplies in Library Kit: Poster Consumables: Small Dixie cups Lemon juice Magic berry tablets Magic Berries Script Link *If you...

Infant Vision

This activity explores how scientists learn what babies are thinking, even before they can talk.   Presentation Type: Experiment Age group(s): Infants Time: 7-10 min Scientific Topic(s): Psychology; Developmental Science; Vision Science Supplies in Library Kit:...