What’s Lurking in Your Fast Food?
In this lesson, students will learn about the building blocks of life – carbohydrates, lipids and proteins – by conducting a series of chemical tests. They will then conduct research…
Video Game Design
In this lesson, students will learn about the fundamental principles of game design, then learn basic logic and coding concepts before collaborating with peers to storyboard and practice building their…
Sensitive Delivery
In this lesson, students will be presented with a real-world program and apply learned science and engineering concepts and practices to design a package that utilizes self-heating and self-cooling technology.
Scholarship Case Study: Reducing the Gap
Students in this activity will review three sample applications, deciding which one will be selected by a mock committee. Along the way, students will learn ways they can best highlight…
Rethinking Failure
Students in this engaging activity will learn how failure is a critical step along the pathway to accomplishing goals and achieving growth. Through hands-on activities and active reflection, students will…
Project Pipeline
In this lesson, students will use the engineering design process to design and construct a model pipeline that can carry water from one location to another. Along the way, students…
Personal Statement
Students in this activity will learn how to develop a strong and engaging Personal Statement for college admissions. They will analyze a sample essay before writing early drafts of their…
Magnetic Migration
In this lesson, students will build their understanding of magnetic properties, then explore Earth’s magnetic fields and build a working compass. They will then participate in research teams and explore…
Geometric Building Design
In this lesson, students will use mapping software to visualize the relationship between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. They will then create 2-D and 3-D scale building models before they present…
Find Your Passion
Students in this activity will identify the things they love doing and brainstorm future pathways that align with their passions. Along the way they will create mind maps and written…
