Precollege Programs

Build A Data Structure

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: All
• Build a Data Sculpture: the idea of playing with data is new to most folks. This activity will lets you quickly explore with fun and creative ways to tell stories that matter with data.  Come and build a sculpture that tells a simple data story with craft materials. Original lesson created by Data Culture Project. 
• Materials and Resources
• Materials List (Optional): Crafting materials (plastic bottle tops, wire, fuzzy balls, colored paper, wood blocks, construction paper), tape, glue, scissors (No materials for writing, and no Legos!)
• Key Tip: If you want to challenge your creativity, try completing this activity using only non-consumable household supplies (e.g. plates, cups, forks, bags, etc.) 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

What are Data Stories?  And What Would You do “If"?

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: All levels
• What are data stories?  And what would you do “if”? Let’s learn about data stories and the “what would we do if activity?” coming up on 10/22/2020. Original lesson created by Data Culture Project. 
• Materials List (Optional): We will be doing the analysis and telling funny stories live!

  • Complete the grade level Google form to help tell our story! 

• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

• Another cool data activity!

Living the STEAM Dream

• Presenter: Victor Villegas, Technology and Media Support Coordinator, OSU Extension Computing Technology.
• Grade Level: All
•  Living the STEAM Dream: Victor will share his work with drones and technology in integration to the arts. He will show us what’s it like to work as a creative information and communications technologist
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

What Forces Move Water Around the Globe? 

• Presenter: Dr. Shawn Rowe, Associate Professor, Oregon Sea Grant Free-Choice Learning Lab and College of Education
• Grade level: All
• What forces move water around the globe? Dr. Rowe will demonstrate the three forces (wind, temperature and salinity) that cause global ocean circulation with hands-on activities anyone can do at home with household items. 
• Materials list: Wind - clear plastic bin to hold water, items that will sink (marbles, pebbles, etc.), items that will float (bits of plastic confetti, etc), drinking straw; Temperature - Plastic tub or a fish tank at least 1.5 gallons, white paper, tape, styrofoam or paper cups, two thumbtacks, two binder clips (optional), water, ice, red and blue food coloring; Salinity - Small plastic water or soda bottles with labels removed, a playing card or small piece of plastic, fresh water and salted water, food  coloring. 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

Chemistry: Make Your Own Homemade Lava Lamps!

• Presenter: Sonia Nair, BioHealth Sciences Student & Grace Scuderi, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Student.
• Grade Level: Upper Elementary School - Middle School
•  Chemistry: Make Your Own Homemade Lava Lamps! All are welcome to join! In this session, we will be making DIY lava lamps and learn about the chemical processes and reactions associated with the experiment. All materials needed are listed below. We look forward to seeing you there!
• Materials List: Alka-Seltzer, Food Coloring, Vegetable Oil, Water, Erlenmeyer Flask or Empty Water Bottle (clear preferable)
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

Data Stories: What Would We Do “If”?

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: All Levesl
• Data Stories: What would we do “if”? : Let’s create some data and tell stories about ourselves.  Complete the survey in the google form before attending.  These are grade level specific.  We will use this data to highlight our connections, interests, and to tell cool stories about what we would do “if”. Original lesson created by Data Culture Project. 
• Materials List (Optional): We will be doing the analysis and telling funny stories live!

  • Please see the video from 10/8/2020 to prepare for this activity! 

  • Complete the grade level google form to help tell our story! 

• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

• Another cool data activity!

Thinking Like a Scientist: Knowing vs. Observing

• Presenter: Dr. Shawn Rowe, Associate Professor, Oregon Sea Grant Free-Choice Learning Lab and College of Education
• Grade level: All
• Thinking like a scientist: Knowing vs. observing Dr. Rowe will do a 30-minute interactive demonstration about the role of knowing and observation in scientific investigations. Participants can do the activity along with him. 
• Materials list: Two clear glasses or plastic cups, food coloring, fresh water, salted water, and ice cubes.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

iINVENT: Make a Mask

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: All
• iINVENT: Make a Mask: Let’s create a mask, or cloth face covering, using Human-Centered Design!  You will need to have household supplies ready to build and test your invention.
• Materials List (Optional): Household Items, Cloth, String/Rubber band, things that can be used as a filter.

  • Click here to complete the survey to help us think about a “user” for your mask! We will look over the results in our session!

• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

iINVENT: Save the Soup

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: Middle School
• iINVENT: Save the Soup: Come see if you can save the soup!  Create a personal flotation device for a can of soup, test it in water, and earn points!
• Materials List: A Large Bowl of Water, 1 can of Soup, craft supplies, rubber bands, tape, corks, things that will float! as a filter.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

What Makes Up Water? Let’s Split It!

• Presenters:  Dr. Kelsey Stoerzinger, Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor; Prajwal Adigal and Cindy Wong, doctoral students in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering.
• Grade Level: Middle and High School (Elementary with set up assistant)
• What makes up water? Let’s split it!: Presenters will be using common household items to split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen gas! We’ll show you how to set this up yourself, talk about what makes up water, and how we use energy to make this process happen (and where that energy goes). We’ll also have ready a more involved setup that you could experiment with yourself later. 
• Materials List: 1 9V battery or 4 AA batteries, Scotch tape, Clear cup, 2 pencils, sharpened at both ends, or 2 pieces of mechanical pencil lead
  2 electrical leads with alligator clips, or 2 pieces of insulated wire, stripped at both ends. Optional: piece of thin cardboard/cardstock. Optional: 2 paper clips.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

iINVENT: Interest & Careers

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: Middle School
• iINVENT: Interest & Careers: Did you know that your interests can tell you about what kind of jobs and careers you may want to do in the future?  Come explore your interests by completing games and learning your secret Holland Code. 
• Materials List: You will need materials that can be used in various ways.  Try completing this activity in a bedroom, kitchen, garage, or somewhere where there is a fair amount of “stuff” 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

Leaf Chromatography: Falling Leaves and Color Changing Trees! with Sigma Delta Omega

• Presenter: Sigma Delta Omega
• Grade Level: Elementary & Middle School
• Leaf Chromatography: Falling Leaves and Color Changing Trees! with Sigma Delta Omega: All are welcome to join! In this session, we will be conducting a leaf chromatography experiment and dive into questions like, ‘why do leaves change color,’ and ‘why do leaves fall?’ Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures and will be used to separate colors in this experiment!  All materials needed are listed below. We look forward to seeing you there!
• Materials List: Variety of leaves (at least 3 different color groups), glasses or jars (one for each leaf color), a spoon, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), white coffee filters, boiling or hot water, scotch tape, and a large baking dish that can hold multiple glasses.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

Computer Science & Binary Search

• Presenter: Zavi Kaul and Lindsey Kvarfordt from OSU’s Society for Women Engineers.
• Grade Level: Middle and High School
• Computer Science and Binary Search: Come explore some computer science with OSU students from the Society for Women Engineers group. Can you guess what number they are thinking of faster than a computer can? Notable women in computer science and potential careers will also be covered!
• No Materials Needed!
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

DNA: The Basis of All Life

• Presenters from OSU Biochemistry Club: Maya Livni, Olivia Worley, Christopher Markgraf, Lacey Donahue, and Nicole Jones.
• Grade Level: 3rd -8th grade.
• DNA: The Basis of All Life: Join OSU’s Biochemistry Club in learning about a very important topic in Biology: DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid). Learn about our genetic code and the building blocks of our body. We will look at the history, structure, manufacturing, and importance of DNA. Follow along as we build a DNA model! 
• Materials List: 3 of the same long and bendy item, such as string, pipe cleaners, or even shoelaces; tape; 4 colors of markers (red, blue, black, green); scissors; paper and a writing utensil.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

• Presenters: Stephanie Kuo, Pharm. D. Candidate Class 2023, Sydney Thomas, Pharm. D. Candidate Class of 2023, Jason Srey, Pharm. D. Candidate Class of 2024
• Grade Level: 6th-12th grade.
• Reading OTC Medication Labels: Attend this webinar to learn about over the counter (OTC) medications and how to safely use them! You will get the chance to learn about medications already in your home! We will be discussing the components of a medicine label, safety measures, and career opportunities. This session can help your family and yourself in choosing the right medication for your needs while safely using them! 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here
• OTC Label Poster
• Lesson Presentation

   Recorded webinar session will be shared here within a week after live presentation.  

Medication Safety: Candy or Medicine?

• Presenters: Shiv Patel & Nick Gibson
• Grade Level: 6th-8th grade.
• Medication Safety: Candy or Medicine?: We aim to educate students about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications to enhance medication safety within our community. 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here
• Candy vs Medicine Activity

iINVENT: Invention Spotlight 

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: Middle School
• iINVENT: Invention Spotlight  -  How is your invention project going?  Or just want to come and see what others have invented?  Come and share, listen, and celebrate invention!  We will also have special guests!  Past guests have included the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Innovation X program at OSU, and OSU’s Augmented and Virtual Reality Club.  
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

Disease Prevention & Respiratory Safety in Times of COVID-19

• Presenters: McKenzie Metcalf and Nik O’Hara, Students from the OSU College of Pharmacy

• Disease Prevention & Respiratory Safety in Times of COVID-19: This session will share some very important information about what a healthy respiratory system is, what an unhealthy respiratory system is (and how we can make it unhealthy), and some ways we can ensure our lungs stay healthy for as long as possible. Goes over very basic anatomy and understanding of how the system works.

The Path to Being Present Through Mindfulness

• Presenters: Students from the OSU College of Pharmacy
• Grade Level: 10th-12th grade.
• The Path to Being Present Through Mindfulness: We will be going over how the topic and practice of mindfulness and how it can benefit students with being overwhelmed, provide stress relief and improve feelings of isolation. We will provide at home exercises students can do on their own time, as well as practicing a mindfulness exercise in our session.
• Zoom Webinar: https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97863753663
• Optional Mindfulness Exercises

iINVENT: Gears the Robot Cat

• Presenter: Dr. Adam Talamantes, Program Coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs.
• Grade Level: Middle School
• iINVENT: Gears the Robot Cat -  The robot cat needs a toy!  Let’s make them one, and learn about patents in this interactive design challenge. 
• Materials List (Optional): For making the cat toy, 1 half sheet of paper, any craft supplies, Lego, markers/colored pencils/crayons, felt, stickers, cups, things that rattle (e.g. rice in a small bottle), and anything else a cat may like!! 
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here

iLumiDance Revealed

• Presenter: Darryl Thomas, Professor of Dance, Western Oregon University and Artistic Director, Rainbow Dance Theatre
• Grade Level: 4th-8th grade
• iLumiDance Revealed-  Discover how dance artists use LED and computer technology to create innovative costumes that light up and dance to a hip hop beat.
• Zoom Webinar - Link available in our Google calendar here