BioTech

Design Challenge: Why Do Animals Panic?

In this Design Challenge we learn what motivates common farmyard animals and how we can better treat them.

James with the mother rabbit
James and Jim with an original mother rabbit

Lesson: Pressure and Water

In this lesson we explore why water is so special in that it is magnetic and when you constrict it gets stronger. This is sanitary.

Design Challenge: The Alcohol Family

This design challenge explores the alcohol molecules and the basics of the Lewis Structures. Using magnets and steel rods.

Lesson: Treat On Site

This lesson covers the ins and outs of caring for animals, plants, gardens, and insects on an urban farm. Vet tech insights and details.

Lesson: Using a Rabbit Sling

In this lesson we learn about animal physiology and psychology and how to properly care for a rabbit when trimming its nails.

A happy rabbit

Design Challenge: Lewis Structure Spelling Bee

In this design challenge, we introduce atomic symbols, quantities, and bonds in physics, chemistry, and biology.

Design Challenge: DIY Chicken Feeder & Waterer

Students must find a way to combine three simple items to create an efficient way to feed and water animals.

Design Challenge: Duct Tape Trivia

In this duct tape design challenge, students must resaerch and create a solution using duct tape and data. No ducks harmed!

Design Challenge: Mastering Fear

In this design challenge we explore the intersections of time, biology, emotion, and courage by creating an emotion hourglass.

Design Challenge: Reframe a Problem

In this design challenge we pretend to be encountering an elephant blind. How does the way we look at a problem change us?