Genetically Engineering Corn in the Classroom: A Hands-On CRISPR-Cas9 Simulation for Students

As climate change reshapes our world, scientists are racing to develop crops that can withstand drought, pests, and other environmental stressors. What if your students could step into the shoes of these scientists—right from your classroom? With our CRISPR-Cas9 Simulation:…

Bacteria Watch: Microbe Levels in Local Bodies of Water

As you know if you're a regular reader of this blog, April is Citizen Science Month. We think that hands-on projects that get students out of the classroom and into their communities are a key part of learning. We have…

Lab Science: The Why Behind the Steps in a DNA Extraction

In science, every step has a story. Whether you're tweaking the temperature in a PCR cycle or measuring out just the right amount of enzyme, each action has a purpose and a reason why it’s done that way. In the…

Exploring the Hidden World: Microscopy Adventures with Kids

Each year, Edvotek participates in a local elementary school science fair. This year, we hosted a microscopy booth where the young scientists could look at a selection of common household objects using an inexpensive digital microscope. Microscopes let us see…