Ridin’ Dirty with Science

Goals Foster an interest in science by engaging students in fun scientific experiments while exploring basic scientific principles. 2. Expose students to career paths in the natural and physical sciences.

The Team Graduate students Undergraduate students Scientific professionals Local collaborations…

The Program Two, 2-day sessions Rising 5th graders? 30 spots each session 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.?

The program’s experiments Bacteria in the Environment Caught Dirty Handed Limonene from Orange Peel New experiments to-be-developed

Bacteria in the Environment Students will collect an environmental swab and learn basic microscopy and staining techniques.

Bacteria in the Environment

A hand washing experiment Caught Dirty Handed A hand washing experiment Students will explore whether washing their hands really is beneficial.

Limonene from Orange Peel Did you know the active ingredient in orange cleaning products is a chemical called LIMONENE? In this lab, students will extract limonene using a green, organic process used in industry.

Limonene

Other activities An important part of our program is educating students on possible career paths in the sciences.

Other information Lunch Transportation Assessments-will be performed pre-and post- program to assess what the students have learned.

Continuing Efforts This program has now run five times. It was publicized on several news stations and in the local papers. We received positive feedback from both the students and their leaders. The volunteers also enjoyed the experience.

The 2007 Kids Session 1 Session 2