Dermatology Consultant Services
We use products on our hair and skin everyday. Do we understand what is in those products that make them work so well? Today Brielle visits a dermatologist to learn more about products she uses everyday.
8.L.2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect living organisms.
UNCW MarineQuest
Why do we know more about the surface of the moon than the ocean floor? Join Max at Marine Quest as he learns what is required to explore our oceans.
“8.E.1.2 Summarize evidence that Earth’s oceans are a reservoir of nutrients, minerals, dissolved gases, and life forms:
• Estuaries
• Marine ecosystems
• Upwelling
• Behavior of gases in the marine environment
• Value and sustainability of marine resources
• Deep ocean technology and understandings gained”
Charlotte Lab School
How does our body turn the food we eat into the energy we need we live? Today we visit the Charlotte Lab School to learn about the digestive system.
7.L.1.4 Summarize the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, and excretion) and ways that these systems interact with each other to sustain life. 8.L.5.2 Explain the relationship among a healthy diet, exercise, and the general health of the body (emphasis on the relationship between respiration and digestion).
Codefi
How do farmers make the best use of water for best crops while conserving natural resources? There’s an app for that! Today Claire visits Codefi to gather understanding about the purpose, development and use of apps.
“6‐8.IC.C.01 Compare tradeoffs associated with computing technologies that have impacted people’s activities, careers and lives when solving global problems using the power of computing.”
Maryville STEM Studio
Problemn solving is the name of the game! Video games are not just fun, they’re full of opportunities to learn and develop problem solving skills. Join us today at Maryville STEM Studio to explore some of the game elements that aid in problem solving.
“6‐8.AP.PD.03 Give proper attribution to code, media, etc. that is used in their programs.
6‐8.AP.PD.04 Test and refine programs using a range of test cases.”