Splash Biography

What if you could read the instruction manual that builds every living thing? In DNA Decoded, we’ll explore the tiny code inside our cells that makes each of us unique. Students will discover how DNA works, how traits are inherited, and how scientists study genes to understand health and disease. Along the way, we’ll dive into exciting topics like mutations, epigenetics, and powerful new technologies like CRISPR that allow scientists to edit DNA. Through activities and games, students will be able to think like geneticists, decoding the science behind DNA while considering how these discoveries might shape the future of medicine, technology, and society.

This engaging, hands-on lesson is designed for 7th-12th grade students and explores the fascinating process of how the heart functions. Over the course of 50 minutes, students will dive into the science behind heartbeats, learning about the heart's structure, the electrical signals that regulate its rhythm, and the importance of a healthy heart. Through a combination of visual aids, group activities, and demonstrations, students will: Understand the roles of key heart components, learn how electrical signals trigger the heart to beat and how this process keeps the blood circulating, and investigate heart rate by measuring their pulse during different activities and discussing how exercise affects the heart. Students will leave the class with a deeper appreciation for the heart's intricate processes and the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health.

This engaging, hands-on lesson is designed for 7th-12th grade students and explores the fascinating process of how the heart functions. Over the course of 50 minutes, students will dive into the science behind heartbeats, learning about the heart's structure, the electrical signals that regulate its rhythm, and the importance of a healthy heart. Through a combination of visual aids, group activities, and demonstrations, students will: Understand the roles of key heart components, learn how electrical signals trigger the heart to beat and how this process keeps the blood circulating, and investigate heart rate by measuring their pulse during different activities and discussing how exercise affects the heart. Students will leave the class with a deeper appreciation for the heart's intricate processes and the importance of maintaining cardiovascular health.