Activity #6: Bounce It Like Westbrook
Have you ever wondered why a basketball is made the way it is? What are the advantages of its shape, size, and make up? Why are soccer balls or baseballs so different from basketballs, and do these differences matter?
Each month, four classes will be selected to win a $500 cash prize to support their classroom!
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR WINNERS
PLEASE NOTE:
- Program is open to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade classes in Oklahoma
- Monthly activities are posted October through March; winners are announced the following month
- Participation each month is encouraged, but not required
Activity #5: Heart Pounding Action
Have you ever wondered why you feel a thumping in your neck and other parts of your body while playing basketball? Have you ever felt this sensation even after the game was over? Let’s investigate and find out why.
Activity #4: Which Side Are YOU On?
You probably know whether you’re right- or left-handed, but have you ever thought about whether you’re right- or left-footed? How could you find out? Try these experiments to see what you can discover!
Activity #3: PASS THAT ION
Whether you are washing your gym socks or crushing your thirst with a citrusy drink, you use acids and bases every day. What exactly is an acid or a base? How do we recognize them?
Activity #2: LOUD CITY SOUND
Thunder fans in Loud City are great at getting the noise and excitement levels way up! But what is sound exactly? What makes sound louder? Let’s do some experiments to see how sound waves work!
Activity #1: What's Salt Got To Do With It?
You have probably experienced the sting of salty sweat getting in your eye after some exercise or a game of basketball. Maybe you tasted salty sweat as it ran down your face and onto your lips. What's salt got to do with us and our ability to play basketball?
Devon believes that science, technology, engineering and math education are crucial for future development and would like to recognize a school that demonstrates innovative approaches to fostering students’ continued interest in science. Devon's Science Giants grant program is designed to help educators provide science instruction to spark students' interest in the subject.The winner of the Devon Energy Science Giants grant will receive a grant toward program development or improvements to facilities. Schools will be judged based on innovative and sustainable approaches used in and out of the classroom to cultivate interest in science. The winning project must also showcase vision to improve student achievement in science within the means of an appropriate and resourceful budget. Schools in Oklahoma, Canadian, Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Dewey and Kingfisher counties are eligible to apply for the grant.
Full details about the grant rules and application forms can be found at devonenergy.com/sciencegiants.
A HUGE special thanks to Science Museum Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Public Schools for their assistance in making this program possible.
