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Life In Microplastics
At OMSI, we love Barbie! We even ran the movie during it’s theatrical release. It made us want to run to the nearest toy store to get the Existential Crisis Barbie and the Mojo Dojo Casa House. They are a lot of fun to play with. But, much like everyone else, we get bored and […]
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Candy DNA
How does my DNA make me... me?
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Epigenetics & Taste
Our DNA influences so much of who we are and how our bodies operate. How does our DNA impact our taste buds? What about other factors in our world?
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Science & Celebrations: Music
Have you ever tried boba tea or noticed shops around your community?
people and place, science skills and core concepts
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Bubbles - Science in Simplicity
Who knew there was so much science in a simple bubble?
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Color Changing Chemistry
Make a color-changing chemical indicator from a vegetable!
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Community & Science: Boba Tea
Have you ever tried boba tea or noticed shops around your community?
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science at home
Understand & Celebrate: Juneteenth
Learning about justice and freedom is an ongoing process. Explore resources to continue expanding your knowledge of the Juneteenth holiday, hard histories, and how they can be celebrated.
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Busting Service Dog Myths
Do service animals work all day? Some people think that service animals work all day every day, but this is not true! Service dogs spend much of their day resting while ther person is at work, school, or home. They also spend time playing, snacking, and snoozing on their cozy beds. Sounds like plenty of […]
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Are You Faster Than a Dog?
Good experiments use the Scientific Method. All scientists use the same general process when they want to answer a question or investigate something new. The chart below shows the steps in the Scientific Method. Remember, scientists don’t need to do every step in the Scientific Method every time, and the steps can be done in […]
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