"Antacid Challenge" (Grades 5-8)
When you have indigestion, it can feel like your heart is on fire! Rest assured, it isn’t your heart that hurts at all! Does an antacid work to neutralize the stomach acids that cause this pain?

"Antibiotics in Action" (Grades 4-12)
Examine bacteria growing in the presence of antibiotics. Can a doctor use the same antibiotics to treat any bacterial infection? Discover health career opportunities.

"Bacteria Battles" (Grades 2-5)
Learn about three different types of germs and discuss how proper hand washing can reduce their spread and keep you healthy.

"DNA Construction Zone I" (Grades 6-12)
Learn the structure of DNA and explore the relationship between DNA, genes and chromosomes by building a DNA strand using unique “building materials.”

"DNA Construction Zone II" (Grades 8-12)
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of cell and DNA structure. Learn the processes of transcription and translation by building models of the mRNA and polypeptide coded within a given strand of DNA.

"Gasping for Air" (Grades 5-12)
Examine real pig lungs to learn about and discuss the effects of smoking. Mechanics of respiration will be discussed at age appropriate levels.

"Go with the Flow" (Grades 6-12)
Explore a dissected sheep heart to learn how blood flows through the heart and lungs.

"Good, Bad & Ugly" (Grades 4-12)
Explore the differences between smokers’ and non-smokers’ lungs and learn about the effects of smoking on the body.

"Have a Heart" (Grades 4-12)
Explore a dissected sheep heart to learn how blood flows through the heart and lungs. 

Micropipetting & Gel Electrophoresis" (Grades 6-12)
Learn to use a laboratory grade micropipettor and separate a dye specimen into its component colors by performing gel electrophoresis.

"Microscope Magic" (Grades 5-12)
Learn to use a compound microscope and explore the microscopic world.

"Name that Type" (Grades 6-12)
Build antigen/antibody models of different blood types and learn to type simulated blood samples. Understand the science behind different blood types.

"Neurolab" (Grades 6-12)
Work with a real sheep brain to learn about the parts of your brain and how the brain functions to control your body.

"Protect Yourself" (Grades 6-12)
Test and expand your knowledge of STDs and HIV. Learn about methods of transmission, symptoms, and treatments. Older students will discuss methods of “safer” sex and ways to keep themselves healthy. Abstinence is stressed. Lab content will be adjusted for age appropriateness.

"Rate Your Heart" (Grades 3-5) 
Measure your own heart rate at rest and after brief exercise and make a graph for the whole class. Discuss heart healthy behavior.

"Sensory Signals" (Grades 4-6)
Explore the ways your nervous system works. Use the Scientific Method to learn about sensory receptors in your skin.

"Split & Double Split" (Grades 7-12)
Explore the differences between meiosis and mitosis using a hands-on activity. Observe the differences between typical and atypical karyotypes.

"Strands of Life" (Grades 4-12)
Observe extraction of DNA from cheek cells and discuss how this material makes each individual unique and is used in medical and forensic testing.

"The Eyes Have It" (Grades 6-12)
Dissect a real cow eyeball and learn the parts of the eye, the mechanics of the sense of sight and diseases of the eye.

"Transmission Tracker" (Grades 4-12)
Investigate how epidemics are spread and learn how to protect yourself. Lab content will be adjusted for age appropriateness.

"What's On Your Plate?" (Grades 2-8)
Uncover the role diet plays in the growth of healthy bodies. Good nutrition and healthy habits are stressed.

"Whose DNA Was Left Behind?" (Grades 7-12)
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of DNA structure. Analyze simulated DNA samples obtained from a hypothetical crime scene and 2 suspects to determine who committed the crime. Participants will perform micropipetting and gel electrophoresis. 

Kentucky Core Content Standards and JCPS Science Modules

Indiana Academic Standards

Archdiocese of Louisville Academic Expectations

The Kentucky Health Education Rural Outreach Scientists (KY — H.E.R.O.S.) program was funded by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center of Research Resources (NCRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Breakthrough Gallery, BioLabs and health science Distance Learning labs are components of KY — H.E.R.O.S. educational programming.