Class Update: 4/26/11 Science Express

Dr. Johnson provided a special educational experience for us today. Our whole SPED 200 class visited the Science Express. Science Express is a 53-foot long mobile laboratory, which provides hands on, inquiry-based activities meant to inspire students about science. The Science Express is designed to bring hands on experience in science, math, and technology for students of all ages. The Science Express visits 20-25 schools a year in the hopes of exciting students to think about pursuing a career in bioscience.

I found the Science Express to be a really exciting tool, that will inspire children in the field of science. We  learned how to use a tool which is used for collecting DNA and blood samples and then we performed experiments using the tool with different chemicals to see the reactions. I found this experience to be very fun and educational. I can see how it would inspire students of all ages about science because it is hands on learning and fun along the way. I think the Science Express is a wonderful tool for teachers to inspire and excite their students about the world of bioscience.