Clarifying Kidneys

by Science Central

What exactly is it that kidneys do? Why are they important? How does what you eat affect the way they work? All these questions and more are answered in this demonstration which will have students thinking about food in different ways.

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $135.00
By Request Premium: $100.00

Please make all requests 14 days in advance of desired program date.

Additional Programs booked consecutively on that day will be at a lower price of $115.00 USD per program.

If your school is located in Allen County, Indiana, or are in one of the surrounding counties, please visit our website for possible funding for your program.

http://sciencecentral.org/off-site-programs/interactive-video-conferencing/available-programs/funding-your-learning

Length

30 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 7

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity we suggest no more than 50.

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Sciences, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Google Hang Out
Zoom

Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Science Central

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

About This Provider

Science Central

Fort Wayne, IN
United States

Science Central is a non-profit focused on STEM based learning. We provide hands-on programming in an exciting mix of demonstrations and labs beamed directly to your location!

We opened on November 5, 1995 and are located in a renovated Light and Power Plant. We are the only regional science and technology center in Northeast Indiana. We are also the only NASA Educator Resource Center in Indiana.

We are open throughout the whole year and are able to provide programming during the school year as well as during the summer.

Contact:
Sarah Vise
ivc@sciencecentral.org
2604242400 ext 418

Program Details

Format

1.How Much Blood Your Kidney Filters
2. Salt Dissolved in Water Conducts Electricity
3. Electrolytes
4. Salt Intake: Necessary, Recommended, Average
5. Overworking Kidneys and How to Prevent Damage
6. Donating Kidneys

Objectives

- Understand basic function of kidneys
- Learning about importance and dangers of salt
- Learn the chemical components of salt, water, and how it relates to conductivity
-Explore careers related to kidneys