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Skittles Lab (Chemistry)

Experiment with solutes, solvents, and solutions while tasting the Rainbow! WORKSHEET: INSTRUCTIONS: DEMONSTRATION VIDEO: Sincerely,...

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Apr 21, 20211 min read

Glacier Goo Lab

If you are reading this, you are well on your way to completing the most exciting experiment in the Rocky Mountains! In this lab, we...

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Apr 1, 20211 min read

Making Cave Crystals at Home

Have you ever wondered how cave crystals are made? In this lab, we will show you how to make hanging crystals at home with items from...

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Mar 27, 20211 min read

Paper Airplanes- Physics

Do you want to make the best paper air planes? Follow this lab to experiment with different airplanes! In this lab, we will show you how...

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Mar 27, 20211 min read

Binary Code Bracelets

Do you want to make a bracelet with your name using a learn computer science language? In this lab, we will learn about the binary codes...

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Mar 16, 20211 min read

Balloon Car Lab

In this lab, you will learn to make a car that is powered by a balloon. Worksheet: Answer Key: Demonstration Video:

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Mar 3, 20211 min read

Bird Identification in Colorado

Do you want to learn how to tell birds apart in Colorado? In this lab, we will show you ways to identify different types of birds in...

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Jan 31, 20211 min read

A Week in the Life of an Ecology Student

In summer 2019, back before the whole COVID-19 pandemic, I took a class called Animal Ecology. The class was all about how animals...

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Jan 26, 20212 min read

Learning how to code using MIT Scratch! (Part I)

Do you want to learn how to code in a fun, exciting way? In this lab, we will show you step-by-step how to use coding to draw images...

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Jan 21, 20211 min read

Catapults (Physics)

How do catapults work? In this lab, we will learn how to make catapults using popsicle sticks, aplastic spoon, and rubber bands!...

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Jan 4, 20211 min read

Light-Up Holiday Card (Physics & Circuits)

'Tis the season to send holiday cards! In this lab, we will learn how circuits work and how to make a light-up holiday card! Materials...

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Jan 4, 20211 min read

Day in the Life of an Organic Chemistry Student

Like many students who are thinking of pursuing a career in the health/medical field, I was frightened by the horror stories I had heard...

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Dec 23, 20203 min read

Day in the Life of a Psychology Student

Are you interested in science, but not sure what you want to study? You’re not alone! When I first came to CC, I knew that I liked...

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Dec 23, 20202 min read

Lava Lamps (Chemistry)

Do you want to learn how to make home-made lava lamps? We will show you here! In this lab, we will learn how polarity and density allows...

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Dec 8, 20201 min read

Day in the Life of a Geology Student

This block I took "Surface Processes and Geomorphology". During this course, I learned about landscapes and how they evolve over space...

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Nov 27, 20202 min read

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We strive to increase access to science education through creating free resources, such as science lesson plans, worksheets, and...

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Nov 27, 20201 min read

Day in the Life of a Molecular Biology Student

What is it like to take a 400-level lecture class in Molecular Biology? My experience taking "Stem Cell Biology" was challenging, but...

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Nov 27, 20202 min read