First Aid Fun!
Learn the rules of basic first aid response and then make your own DIY first aid kit! Perfect for budding medical professionals!
Build-a-Lung
Learn about the respiratory system and build your own lung out of a brown paper bag!
Candy Survival Challenge
Learn how animals use camouflage and mimicry to avoid predators in this fun activity with Skittles and M&M’s!
ALLERGENS:
Skittles and M&M's
Food Web Fiesta
Students will learn all about food webs, including the roles of predators, consumers, and producers, then create their very own food web with their very own creature creations!
Secret Messages with Invisible Ink
Make your own invisible ink made from household items. Chemical reactions will reveal your secret messages!
ALLERGENS:
Lemon, Turmeric, and Baking Soda
Atomic Emission Spectra
Ever wondered how fireworks are different colors? Learn about atomic emission spectra to find out!
CAUTION:
Open flame used for demostration.
Color Explosions Using Soap
Students will learn about surface tension and how soap keeps us clean by making a color explosion with milk and food dye!
ALLERGENS:
Milk, Food Dye
Marshmallow Catapult
Students will learn about potential and kinetic energy by building their own catapult, before launching their marshmallows at a target!
ALLERGENS:
Marshmallows
Build Your Own Circuit!
Students will construct their own electrical circuit using aluminum foil, batteries, and a light!
Moon Phases with Oreos
Model the phases of the moon using a sweet treat: Oreos!
ALLERGENS:
Oreos
Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Students will learn about the 3 phases of matter, and visualize them by making ooblek!
Reptiles and Amphibians
Learn about the ecology, physiology, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians, then meet some!
Tour of the Solar System
Learn about our cosmic neighbors by taking a tour of our vast solar system in Truman's planetarium!
Building Boats
Learn about buoyancy and compete with others to build a boat that can stay afloat while carrying heavy cargo!