Grades 5-8

Blood & Heart

  • Learn more about sickle cell disease in this interactive Jeopardy game HERE.

  • Learn about how the heart moves blood through the body HERE.

Brain & Nervous System

  • Animals rely on their instincts to make quick decisions that can mean the difference between safety and danger! Learn more about the fight-or-flight response HERE.

  • Different parts of your brain do different things! Create a model of the brain to learn about its different lobes HERE.

  • Perform an experiment to test your reaction time using your different senses! Learn more about your reaction time HERE.

Genetics

  • What are some of the traits that make you look like YOU? Learn more about genetics HERE.

Viruses & Immunology

  • Getting a shot can hurt, but the pinch is worth it to keep our bodies safe. Learn more about vaccines HERE.

Robotics & Engineering

  • How do engineers solve problems? Problem-solve like an engineer in this hands-on activity HERE.

  • Learn about how technology is powered in this circuit-building activity HERE.

Injury Prevention

  • Learn how to keep your body safe during the summer HERE.

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