Young Nebraska Scientists: Exploring Photosynthesis in Nature & Virtually
Camp Fee: $10
Audience: Open to students entering 9th-12th grades.
Date: July 22
Schedule: Camp will be help from 9a-3p (CST) via Zoom.
Register by July 17
Make science come alive in your own backyard this summer! The Exploring Photosynthesis in Nature & Virtually Camp is 1-day camp via Zoom (& hands-on kit) uses new visual modeling to show you photosynthesis in amazing ways. The cost for this #NSFfunded learning is just $10 (to cover materials you’ll receive)—YNS wants to put #STEM in your hands during this unusual summer ... join us to better understand the biology of our world! Apply now at https://yns.nebraska.edu/camps/hs-photosynthesis
This camp is hosted by Ehren Whigham from the department of Biochemistry. Ehren works with the Helikar Lab from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The lab has a computational modeling and simulation platform called Cell Collective.
In this camp, students will work with a model of photosynthesis and then simulate behavior under varying conditions using the inquiry-based experiment called The Floating Leaf Disk Assay. Students will use leaves from their house, yard, garden, nearby park, etc. and measure the rate of photosynthesis under varying conditions.
The camp goal is to engage students in inquiry and experimental design using modeling and simulation technology with leaf tissue from their own environment.
Prior to the camp date, a camp kit will be mailed out to each participant.
https://yns.nebraska.edu/camps/hs-photosynthesis