Discovery Express Kids
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Dilworth, Minnesota, United States
About the store
Erin's education is in biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, and business administration. She has had the opportunity to mentor individual students in high school and college in a laboratory setting, as well as providing science learning workshops to classrooms of students in grades 3-8. In addition, she has conducted professional development for science teachers of grades 6-12 for original curricula developed by Discovery Express Kids.
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Sense of Direction: How to Make a Compass
How did ancient peoples find their way without GPS? How is the Earth like a giant magnet? How can you find your way using a sewing needle and a Styrofoam cup? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about the compass, what makes it work, and how you can use one to navigate. Then you’ll make your own compass using simple household items!
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Physics
Build an Artificial Hand
Prosthetic hands and limbs are changing how people that lose one of these limbs live. They are able to do more things than they could have without this technology. In this lesson, you will create a very simple robotic hand, which will be a good starting point for understanding what can be created using modern technology. You should be able to pick up some simple objects with your simple hand; prosthetic hands given to patients who have lost their hand are able to do everything a natural hand can
5th - 6th
Anatomy, Engineering
Ageing Apple: Exploring the Effects of Oxidation
Why does an apple turn brown when it’s cut? How is oxygen in the air like a thief? What can lemon juice do to help? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about oxidation and why antioxidants are important. Experiment with apples (or other fruit) to see the effects of oxidation...and learn how you can stop it!
4th - 6th
Biology, Chemistry
Build paper rockets
In this lesson we'll define and describe a rocket, list Isaac Newton’s 3 laws of motion, learn how Newton’s 3rd law applies to a rocket, and learn how to make a rocket fly straight and stable!
Lesson includes objectives, background information, building instructions, and a classroom "script"
5th - 6th
Engineering, Physics
CCSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.1b
, SL.6.1
+2
Not Newton's Goo! Making a non-Newtonian Fluid
There are lots of fluids we come in contact with in everyday life: water, toothpaste, gasoline, even air! A “fluid” is any substance that you can pour--in other words, it will deform or change shape under stress. Most of these fluids are known as Newtonian fluids--they obey the rules of behavior described by Sir Isaac Newton. Others, however, do not obey these rules...and we can get these fluids to do some amazing things!
Included in this lesson are objectives, background information, instructi
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
Pucker Up! The Biology of Taste
Taste, one of the five generally acknowledged human senses, begins the moment we put a food item (or any other item for that matter) in our mouths and begin to chew. But how does our sense of taste work? In this lesson, we'll explore the biochemistry of taste, learn how different tastes are perceived by the tongue, and find out how our taste buds can be fooled!
Lesson includes objectives, background information, and classroom "script".
5th - 7th
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry
Buoyancy: Why Do Some Things Float?
Why do some things sink while others float? Why does a gallon of rubbing alcohol weigh less than a gallon of water? Why do some things float in seawater, while they sink in fresh water? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about buoyancy and density, and how density affects what will float in water and what will sink. Experiment by sinking an egg in water...then getting it to float!
3rd - 5th
Physical Science, Physics
Millions of Curds: What Happens When Proteins Meet Acid
Ever tried to put lemon and milk in your tea? What happened? Would the same thing happen if you used cream? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about proteins, and what happens when you combine them with acid. Experiment using milk and cream, and watch what happens!
3rd - 6th
Biology, Chemistry
Disappearing Egg Shell: What Can Eggs Teach Us About Acids?
Have you ever seen an egg without its shell? How can we remove the shell from an egg? What will hold the egg together? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about what’s inside an egg, and what happens when you put an egg into an acid. Experiment using an egg and vinegar, and watch what happens!
3rd - 5th
Biology, Chemistry
A Study of Soil
Call it loam, earth, dirt...whatever you call it, soil is extremely important for the health of our planet and our society. In this lesson, we'll learn about soil types and textures, as well as how texture impacts how well the soil can hold water and help plants grow.
Lesson includes objectives, background information, and a classroom "script".
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences
CCSS
SL.3.1
, SL.3.1d
, SL.4.1
+4
Opposites Attract: Magnets and Magnetism
What exactly is a magnet? How does it attract other magnets, or other metals? Can you ever turn a magnet off? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about magnets and magnetism, and what makes a magnet work. Then you’ll make your own magnet using some wire, a nail, and a battery!
5th - 7th
Physical Science, Physics
How to Move the Earth: Levers and Leverage
Could a 50 pound person ever lift a 100 pound person? Could they play on a see-saw together? Could anyone ever move the Earth? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about levers, leverage, and mechanical advantage. Experiment using a playground see-saw and a larger (or smaller) friend, and use levers to your advantage!
6th - 8th
Engineering, Physics
Opposites Attract: Learning About Magnets and Magnetism
What exactly is a magnet? How does it attract other magnets, or other metals? Can you ever turn a magnet off? Let’s find out!
In this simple lesson you’ll learn all about magnets and magnetism, and what makes a magnet work. Then you’ll make your own magnet using some wire, a nail, and a battery!
6th - 9th
Physical Science
A Plant is Born: Learning About Seed Germination
How is a plant born? Everywhere you look there are different kinds of plants. Plants are incredibly varied and diverse; recent information says there are almost three hundred thousand species of plants on Earth! Of course we know that plants are alive, but they are also very different from us. For instance, we know plants grow from seeds, but how does the plant go from a seed to the leafy green that we see?
2nd - 4th
Biology, Other (Science)
Rivers of Ice: How the Glaciers Shaped the Earth
In this lesson we'll discuss how glaciers formed, how they shaped the landscape, and how to build a glacier of your own!
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences
Remember this? Test your memory!
In this lesson kids will learn how memories are formed, test their own memory, and learn about false memories!
5th - 7th
Other (Science), Psychology
Do You Have A Healthy Smile?
This lesson explores why dental hygiene is so important, and includes an activity to check if kids are brushing properly by using plaque disclosing tablets!
1st - 3rd
Biology, Other (Science)
What are the chances? Exploring Probability!
In this lesson we will learn the basics of probability and chance, and perform a probability experiment using a popular candy!
7th - 8th
Statistics
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About the store
Experience
Erin's education is in biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, and business administration. She has had the opportunity to mentor individual students in high school and college in a laboratory setting, as well as providing science learning workshops to classrooms of students in grades 3-8. In addition, she has conducted professional development for science teachers of grades 6-12 for original curricula developed by Discovery Express Kids.
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My own education history
B.S in Biotechnology
Masters in Business Administration
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Additional biographical information
Dr. E (a.k.a. Dr. Erin Nyren) is a business owner and researcher who grew up exploring her environment in rural North Dakota, which nurtured her fascination with science. She conducted her first research project when she was 12 years old for her 7th grade science fair project and since then has presented at 22 scientific conferences, seminars, and competitions, and won over 20 awards for her work. She received her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from North Dakota State University in 2013, and has has since authored two books and numerous lessons and hands-on activities for children in the elementary and middle school grades. She has offered summer programs and after-school workshops to children ages 8-15, and since summer of 2014 has taught workshops on plant science, nutrition, chemistry, cell biology, and engineering. She is currently the president and CEO of Discovery Express Kids LLC in Fargo, North Dakota.
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