Our educational science workshops for grades 6-8 are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Each activity is aligned with North Dakota Science Standards and encourages students to explore concepts like growth, matter, engineering, coding, and more. Our STEM Educators provide everything necessary for the experience, including all materials, set up, and facilitation. They also offer professional development for teachers to help bring new hands-on learning opportunities into the classroom. These workshops are designed to empower educators while engaging students in meaningful, interactive science education.
Custom Workshops
Have a specific need for a workshop that you don’t see on this list? Let us know! We create custom workshops for individual needs and make sure they align to standards, are hands-on, and highly interactive.
Thank you for teaching a forensic workshop to my students! It was a fantastic opportunity. – Haley Beauclair
Available Workshops for Grades 6-8
Sphero RVR Coding
Coding at the Next Level
Students will take basic coding to the next level by coding the Sphero RVR robots. Robots will be programmed to circle objects and other programmed tasks based on how the student progresses. Depending on age range and skill level, several programming topics and coding/engineering projects may be introduced using the RVR robot.
Length: 60 min
ND Computer Science & Cybersecurity Standards: MS.DD.1
Bridge Design Challenge
Structural Engineering and Design
Students act as structural engineers, learning about forces and load distributions as they follow the steps of the engineering design process to design and build small-scale bridges that can carry a load.
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: MS-ET1-3; MS-ET1-4
LittleBits and Electricity
Exploring Circuits and Electric Engineering
Students will learn how electrons flow and explore the basics of circuitry and electric engineering with LittleBits electronic building blocks.
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: MS-PS2-3
Sturdy Structures
Designing Earthquake-Proof Skyscrapers
Students are challenged to build the tallest earthquake-proof skyscraper. Using the engineering design process, they will design and build skyscrapers for height, stability, and strength to withstand a simulated earthquake.
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: MS-ET1-3; MS-ET1-4
Bucket Towers
Collaborative Engineering Challenge
Students will collaborate in groups to design a tower that is sturdy and strong. Each tower will be put to the test – how many washers can we add before the tower collapses? Learn about 3D shapes, variables, and construction engineering.
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: MS-ET1-3; MS-ET1-4
Dissection (Earthworms)
Studying Earthworm Body Systems
Students will study the body systems of an earthworm, dissecting the digestive, circulatory, reproductive, and nervous systems. Non-refundable materials fee of $50 and 4 weeks advanced booking required.
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: MS-LS2-1; MS-LS2-3
Dissection (Grasshoppers)
Exploring Insect Anatomy
Insects are the most diverse class of animals on the planet, with over 1 million named species. Students will examine the entire grasshopper, explore basic insect anatomy, and identify the major subdivisions and parts of the body. Non-refundable materials fee of $50 and 4 weeks advanced booking required.
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: MS-LS1-1; MS-LS1-3
Forensics
Investigating Crime Scenes
Students will work as forensic investigators and use techniques of forensic science to analyze evidence left behind at a crime scene. They will use deductive reasoning to evaluate fingerprints, chromatography, fibers, smells, liquids, powders, and blood evidence to determine the criminal’s identity.
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: MS-LS1-1; MS-PS1-2