Salk Mobile Science Lab Registration

The Salk Institute is a world-renowned laboratory on the cutting edge of genetics research. The Salk Mobile Lab has been serving San Diego County Middle Schools since 1996 bringing genetics curriculum enrichment opportunities directly to students.

"Discover DNA"
3-Day Biotechnology Program for Middle Schools - FREE!
 Observe mutant fruit flies
 Extract plant DNA
 Model DNA Fingerprinting via Gel Electrophoresis

All equipment is provided and teams of volunteers from Salk and the surrounding science community work directly with students, providing a unique learning opportunity from real scientists.

Program requirements:
o Can accommodate morning periods only (before 12:30pm)
o Class periods should be 45 min - 60 min (no blocks)
o 90-160 students in up to 4 groups of maximum 40 each
o Work out of single classroom (combined classes ok)
o Teachers must be present and participatory
o School should be within a 1 hour drive from Salk

Reservation requests for the coming academic year will start on August 1st. Email a request for a reservation form to: education@salk.edu. Reservations are accepted on a first-come first-served basis of received, qualified and completed forms.

Lab activities are also available as kits for trained teachers to use with all their students on their own schedule for free! Curriculum and presentation support available - contact education@salk.edu for more information and training workshop schedule.

Availability description

The registration window will open on August 1st and will remain open until all twenty spots are reserved for the 2018-19 school year.

Date(s)
Age/Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
Morning
Opportunity type
School Programs
Area of Interest
Biology / LifeSciences
Specific Attention
Programs for boys
Programs for girls
Programs for students with disabilities
Programs for gifted and talented students
Programs for at-risk students
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
No
NGSS Aligned?
Yes
Location Address:
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, California, 92037
Contact Name:
Madison Dodds
Email:
education@salk.edu

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