Jr. BioFUNdamentals: Lab Safety

Name: Jr. BioFUNdamentals: Lab Safety
Start: 2026-01-06T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-06T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 4539 Metropolitan Ct

Schedule

Tue Jan 06 2026 at 10:00 am to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4539 Metropolitan Ct | Frederick, MD

The Jr BioFUNdamentals Series are designed for students 7-13 years old to introduce them to Biology as Technology.
About this Event

Class 1: Lab Safety & The Invisible World

Before you can master the lab, you have to master the gear and proper hand wahsing!

Perfect for flu and colds season, use your skills not only in the lab but also to keep you safe and healthy during this season!

Join us for a Safety Scavenger Hunt and learn to gear up like a pro in personal protective equipment.

But here’s the real challenge: The Dirty Gloves & Hands Test.

We’re using professional petri dishes to reveal the invisible microbes living on your hands. You’ll test your hand-washing skills against "The Unwashed" to see who—or what—is really growing there. The Reveal: After 7 days of incubation, we’ll send you digital photos of your microbial "pets" to see if you mastered the good hand washing technique.
We will teach you to take off gloves properly and challenge you to take off your dirty gloves, covered in special (safe) lotion, without getting a smidge of the lotion on your skin.

This is a small group class! We take only 6 students to allow for great discussions, attention to students and a safe lab environment.

The Jr. BioFUNdamentals Series:

Give Your Child the Keys to the Lab!

Is your child a budding scientist? Jr. BioFUNdamentals (Ages 7–13) takes them beyond the classroom and into the world of Biology as Technology!

The Experience:

Real Tools: Use professional gear like micropipettes, gel electrophoresis, and microscopes.
Real Science: Extract DNA, cultivate microorganisms to create "Agar Art", and use electricity to separate molecules
Real Fun: Complex concepts become unforgettable hands-on experiments.

The BioFUN Advantage: Our flexible, modular curriculum allows you to learn at your own pace. With our digital skill-tracker, students watch their expertise grow in real-time. These aren't just hobbies—they are the building blocks for our 13+ advanced program, offering 55 verifiable skills that make resumes stand out from the crowd!