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2026 Hands-On Workshops
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Are you A, B, O, AB, positive, negative? Blood is an essential part of the human body but, if you mix the wrong type things could go drastically wrong. Can you successfully determine the blood type of the accident victim and save his life?
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Have you ever made ice cream? If so, you know that the ice cream mixture has to get really cold very quick. Ice cubes alone won't do the trick. Why not? Find out in this tasty-cold science project.
We all Scream for Ice Cream!
led by Teather Sundstrom of Valley City State University
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Make a Match to Save a Life?
led by Cortnie Smith of Sanford Health
Is Oral Health related to your body's overall health and longevity?
Discover surprising facts behind your smile and oral health and how it's related to your overall heart and full body wellness.
Do you want a bright white healthy smile for life? It's a window to your overall well-being! Join us as we explore how your nutrition and hygiene impact your oral health and more! Get ready to become part of the Smile Squad and uncover the hidden power of healthy, happy smile!
Myth or "Tooth"?
led by Carrie Orn of Orn Family Dentistry
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Learn how and why resource professionals test the water in our rivers, streams, and lakes. Get hands on experience using the type of equipment real water scientists use!
Riverwatch: How to be a Water Scientist!
led by Ellen Fehr of Prairie Waters Education and Research Center -- Valley City State University
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The Amazing Eye!
led by Dr. Briana Bohn of Professional Eyecare Centers
Discover how your eyes work to help you see the world around you and the different parts of the eye building your own edible eye model!
Bird Beak Bonanza
led by Jennifer Kross of Ducks Unlimited
Discover how bird beaks are adapted to different diets in this fun, hands-on workshop! Middle schoolers will explore various bird mouth parts and play a strategy game using gummy candy to learn how beak shapes impact food sources. Join us for a sweet and educational adventure into the world of avian adaptations!
Flight of the Whirlybird
led by Collins Aerospace
Band together to learn about aerospace engineering by creating a paper whirlybird (aka helicopter)!
Test your abilities in an attempt to be the whirlybird that can stay in flight the longest, while experimenting how different variables can affect flight.
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