Our summer chemistry series is back thanks to BASF! Register onsite for these Friday workshops.
Celebrations Discovery Room
Join us each Friday for a brand new experiment led by one of our educators. Registration for all BASF Kids' Labs will be on-site.
All participants must be 6 years or older and accompanied by an adult.
Session times: 11:30pm-12:30pm, 1:00pm-2:00pm
June 2nd – What’s That Reaction?
Slippery, ooey and gooey... Oh My! Explore how polymers behave using some common household ingredients. Your slimy creation is yours to keep!
June 9th – Candy Loves Chemistry
Just add water, and watch the sweet surprises unfold. From a new spin on chromatography to levitating letters, these experiments are guaranteed to unwrap the secrets of some of our favorite colorful candy.
June 16th – Discovering D.N.A.
What are the building blocks of life? Put on your gloves and goggles to get the answer to this question. You will be rewarded with a firsthand look at an amazing chemical that makes all life possible.
June 23rd – Sink or Float
Explore the physical properties of matter through a hands-on investigation of several liquids and solids! Create your own personal density column to take home!
June 30th – The pHun Factor
Lemons and vinegar.... Bananas and Baking soda ... what do these seemingly weird pairings have in common? Come explore the pH scale using two very different methods. Do you have a nose for chemistry??
July 7th – Rocket Fueled Fun
Prepare to blast off while you investigate the chemistry behind rocket fuel by making your own film canister rocket.
July 14th – What’s That Reaction?
What is that reaction? Investigate physical and chemical changes by exploring various indicators of a chemical reaction.
July 21st – The Great Chemistry Caper
It’s a regular whodunit! Join our team of detectives as we solve a mystery and learn more about the practical applications of chemistry and chromatography in forensic science.
July 28th – Playful Polymers
Slippery, ooey and gooey... Oh My! Explore how polymers behave using some common household ingredients. Your slimy creation is yours to keep!
August 4th – Candy Loves Chemistry
Just add water, and watch the sweet surprises unfold. From a new spin on chromatography to levitating letters, these experiments are guaranteed to unwrap the secrets of some of our favorite colorful candy.
August 11th – Discovering D.N.A.
What are the building blocks of life? Put on your gloves and goggles to get the answer to this question. You will be rewarded with a firsthand look at an amazing chemical that makes all life possible.
August 18th – Sink or Float
Explore the physical properties of matter through a hands-on investigation of several liquids and solids! Create your own personal density column to take home!
August 25th – What’s That Reaction?
What is that reaction? Investigate physical and chemical changes by exploring various indicators of a chemical reaction.
September 1st – Rocket Fueled Fun
Prepare to blast off while you investigate the chemistry behind rocket fuel by making your own film canister rocket.
Celebrations Discovery Room
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