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.
The registration window will open on August 1st and will remain open until all twenty spots are reserved for the 2018-19 school year.
Salk Mobile Science Lab Registration
Other learning opportunities from this partner
SciChats@Salk
Salk Institute Education Outreach
SciChats@Salk is a video-conference-based science outreach program connecting students with local scientists.
Online/Hybrid
Distance Learning Resources Page
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Website with educational resources for teachers and families.
Online/Hybrid
Salk Mobile Science Lab Volunteer
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Volunteer with the Salk Mobile Science lab to help bring science to life for middle schoolers all over San Diego County!
The Salk Mobile Science Lab travels to schools approximately every other week from September to June.
For information about specific program dates take a look at our google calendar!
Morning
Salk Mobile Lab Kit Training Workshop
Salk Institute Education Outreach
Required kit training to be able to check out equipment sets to do Mobile Lab activities in your classroom.
Workshop will take place at the Salk Institute for Biological Students from 8:30-12pm in the Parker Room.
Morning