The Couch Potato Lab
The Couch Potato Lab (CPL) are online episodes that cover curriculum-based content in fun and creative ways through experiments, demonstrations and activities!
Latest Couch Potato Episodes
Ep 11: A Yummy Cell Snack
Our activity today will showcase the differences and highlight similarities between plant and animal cells as we explore cellular processes using FOOD! That’s right, we will be making an edible cell model.
Ep 10: Friction In A Bottle
Have you ever found yourself outside on a cold day without any mittens? You may have rubbed your hands together to generate some heat. Give it a try right now! How do your hands feel? Your hands are feeling warmer because you have created friction.
Ep 9: Reaction Based Ratios
Do you have a fruit bowl in your home? How many apples are in it compared to oranges or bananas? How many slices of cheese do you put on your sandwich compared to slices of bread? These comparisons are called ratios.
Ep 8: Elephant’s Toothpaste
Episode 8 - Elephant's Toothpaste #CouchPotatoLab First, you will need to download the Elephants Toothpaste lab manual. Today we will examine what kind of toothpaste elephants like best. Just kidding! Our activity today relates to the rates of reactions. There...
Ep 7: Zoom Zoom
Episode 7 - Zoom Zoom #CouchPotatoLab First, you will need to download the Zoom Zoom Lab Manual. May the Fourth Be With You! Aka, Happy Star Wars Day! When the phrase “May the Force Be With You” was first introduced in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, this...
Ep 6: Take A Breath!
Episode 6 - Take A Breath! #CouchPotatoLab First, you will need to download the Take a Breath! lab manual. You know that thing you do when you are nervous and are about to do something brave? Or when you are so tired from running? Or when you are focusing on...
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