Workshops

* Can be adapted for 6-8 grades

**Can be adapted for Booth Topics, Booths include Take home, Take homes for workshops may be an additional cost

T/H= Take Home (a take home is something the child recieves from our program that they take home with them!!)

*Acids & Bases

In this class, students will be introduced to the world of acids and bases, solutions and solubility and important related scientific concepts. They are treated to seven demonstrations and three exciting hands-on activities, accompanied by entertaining, educational and interactive discussions.

**All about Animals-Booth T/H Animal tracks Mold

In this class students will discover the features of many different types of animals. They will conduct hands-on experiments to gain better understanding of the adaptations and characteristics of animals which live in different habitats and environments. Animal cells, their fur, feathers or skin, the tracks they make and different places they live will be explored through a variety of activities.

*Bare Bones

This class introduces students to the basic concept of the skeletal anatomy. They will manipulate portions of the human skeleton, and examine how the different bones of our skeleton articulate, and how the joints operate. They will also learn how to identify the different characteristics of the bones and skulls that determine sex, race, and height.

*/**Be Tobacco Free (specialty workshop)-Booth T/H Tobacco SlimeThis workshop introduces students to the danger of using tobacco products.

Black and Blue Oceans

This workshop introduces students to environmental issues relating to our water system.Through a hands-on approach students explore the effects of, and difficulties in cleaning up oil spills. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

*/**Body Basics—Booth T/H Anatomy Sticker set

This class introduces students to the major system of the human body and their basic functions. Through hands-on approach students will explore how the digestive, skeletal, muscular and respiratory systems work.

**Bugs-Booth T/H Build a Bug

Welcome to the realm of insects! Learn about their fabulous flying abilities, their unique eyesight, and the way that they defend themselves against predators. See how camouflage works and investigate how bugs can be helpful to our environment. Explore what characteristics insects have.

*/**Cells-Booth T/H Petri Dish cell model (May be additional cost for this booth)

This workshop provides students with an introduction to the components of cells. through hands on activities and inquiry-based teaching methods ,students will develop their scientific skills while learning all about cells.

*/**Che-Mystery- Booth T/H Bouncy Ball

Students will begin their exploration with a demonstration of the difference between physical and chemical changes. Followed by a display of chemical magic whereby we turn water into wine…and back!

**“Current” Events-Booth T/H – Power Pendent (may be additional cost)

Problem-solving abilities, scientific know-how and good retention skills are explored when students tackle the problem of creating a circuit which will light a bulb teaching students to the fundamental concepts of electricity.

** Decomposers- Booth T/H Mini Compost

This class will allow students to gain an understanding of the concept of decomposition. They will learn it’s vital role in the food chain and in our environment

**Detective Science-Booth T/H Finger Print Analysis

Step into the role of a detective and discover how forensic science plays a central role in solving crimes. Create and analyze fingerprints, examine dental records, make teeth impressions and discover how written materials can be analyzed to help solve a crime. Find out if you would make a good witness when your observation skills are put to the test.

**Dinosaurs- Booth T/H T-Rex tooth mold ( This booth takes additional time)  

Investigation the habits, needs and characteristics of dinosaurs facilitates the exploration of the fossilizations process. Hands-on activities assist students with their understanding of fossils and dinosaurs.

Dirt on Garbage

This workshop is introductions to improving the state of the environment through waste reduction by exploring the concepts of reduce, reuse and recycle. Hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations will illustrate to students their role in improving the state of the planet. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

**Dry Ice-Booth T/H Thermo color Cup ( this booth may be an additional cost)

In this class, students are introduced to the exciting world of dry ice. They will be introduced to the concept of matter, and the properties and characteristics of its three most common manifestations: Solid, liquids and gases. Students will learn about the phenomenon called “sublimation” where a solid turns directly into a gas without ever becoming a liquid.

*Ecosystems

Hands on activities will provide students with an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of ecosystems. They will also learn about the interconnections that exist between all the living things in ecosystems, including human beings. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

**Energy- Booth T/H Boinks

Students will experience the fundamentals of energy by performing a series of hands-on experiments that demonstrate both kinetic and potential energy. Demonstrations that employ toys will illustrate how energy Is conserved and will help reinforce the concepts introduced.

**Earthworks-Booth T/H Mini Geodes

Find out that the earth beneath your feet is more than meets the eye in this introductory program on earth science. Discover what the Earth is composed of and how various forces combine to create rocks and minerals.  Uncover the forces that create earthquakes, the natural faults in the Earth’s crust and even how mountains are formed. See minerals fluoresce before your very eyes.

**Forces-Booth T/H poppers

This class introduces elementary physics to children, and they will find out what makes the world go round in an entertaining introduction to the concepts and basic forces.

 **Great Gravity- Booth T/H Da vacini Parachute or balancing eagle depending on inventory

In this class students will try a variety of experiments all relating to gravity. They will explore how all the objects are pulled toward the earth by the force of gravity. Through hands-on activities they will examine the force of gravity as well as identify the center of gravity of an assortment of objects.

 **Harnessing Heat-T/H Cotton Candy

In this class, children learn about the concepts of heat and heat transfer. They act out hot and cool molecule movements. The children witness the practical side of heat- sensitivity.

Inventionation

This workshop introduces children to how inventors work and that many inventions happen by accident. Through a hands-on approach students will learn that anyone, of any age can be an inventor. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific

skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

*/**Kitchen Chemistry-Made @ the booth Gum Drops or Toosie Rolls

Children get clued in on the chemical reactions that occur when they prepare, analyze, and digest their food. The class gets cooking with a color-changing solution display. Children divide common kitchen activities into chemical and physical reactions. A balloon blow-up demonstration helps them discover that yeast makes bread rise.

**Landforms-Booth T/H Landform description sheet

In this class children will use scientific models of four types of land forms to learn about the ever changing earth through weather and erosion.

**Laser Lights-LED Illuminating Pens (will need dark room for this booth)

In a series of interactive demonstrations, the children will explore the lasers beam, discovering its unique properties. The students learn how to make a beam visible, and will have fun manipulation the beams path by using reflection.

**Life in the Sea-Booth T/H Cartesian Diver

Students will have the opportunity to discover ocean habitats by experimenting with seawater and its unique properties. They will identify creatures that inhabit the oceans and some of the characteristics that make them able to live a watery life. Hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations will provide a means for this exploration of oceans and the variety of life that thrives beneath the waves.

**Lights Color Action-Rainbow Glasses (will need a room that can darken)

 This one-hour class sheds light on the properties of rainbow colors. Children observe demonstrations that blend colors to produce white light, and others that separate white light into colors. Experiments with prisms and diffraction lenses give children the opportunity to explore the color spectrum of various light sources. The instructor leads an activity from white light to the ultraviolet range.

*Machines

Find out how simple machines make our lives easier. Try out different types of simple machines: levers, wedges, incline planes, wheels and axles, and pulleys, through various hands-on activities. Assemble a catapult, investigate how inclined planes work and discover how a simple wedge can be a powerful tool.

**Magnets-Booth T/H Magnet Kit

This workshop introduces students to the properties of magnets through hands on activities. It also employs inquiry based teaching methods to present advanced topics such as magnetic fields and electromagnets.

Matter of Fact-Booth T/H Silly Putty

This workshop introduces children to the structure of atoms and molecules. Students will learn how atoms combine to create molecules, and will examine molecules and molecular bonding using molecular models.

*/**Mineral Mania- Booth T/H Fools Gold

This workshop provides students with an introduction to geology, including an understanding of the geological formation processes, classification systems, identification methods, and physical properties of rocks and minerals. Hands-on activities encourage students to interact with the concepts presented. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

**Motion- Booth T/H Inertia Kit

In this class, students will discover the science behind movement. They will perform experiments to learn more about the ways that friction, inertia and other physical forces affect movement.

**Optical Illusions- Booth T/H Optical Illusion Hand Out Sheets

This topsy-turvy class challenges children to see the physics of optical illusions.. Hands-on laminates provide children the opportunity to create their own illusions.

**Photosynthesis- Booth T/H Dixie Cup Plant

This workshop provides students with an introduction to photosynthesis, including an understanding of the chemical processes at work in the plant, plant respiration, and the role of plants in food webs. Hands-on activities encourage students to interact with the concepts presented. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

**Playing With Polymers-Booth T/H Slime or Silly Putty (choose One)

This workshop acts as a primer to basic polymer chemistry. It serves as an excellent vehicle for the introduction of the physical and chemical properties of matter. In addition, students will explore the plethora of polymers that play an integral role in our daily lives and they will begin to understand the role that chemistry plays in creating these products and their applications. Inquiry based teaching methods will be used to present the topic

in an engaging, age appropriate manner.

Radical Robots

Students will discover the world of robots when they are asked to describe te differences between humans and their robotic counterparts. The parts of a robot and the way that they work will be explored during discussions and hands-on activities. Students will get to see and experiment with soccer robots and a robot called hyper peppy that responds to sound.

Rocket Building (This class has additional cost)

Using lightweight materials such as cardboard and plastic, children will follow the instructor in assembling a fully functional model rocket.

Rocket Demo

This class will be introduced to the basic parts that make up every rocket in a discussion that lays the foundation for the subsequent explanation of both the three parts of flight and the fundamental principles of rocket flight. They will be brought outside towards the end of the class to witness the grand-Finale the launch of a model rocket from a launch pad.

**Science of Art-Booth T/H Color Palate

What do science and art have in common? This class will provide students with an opportunity to explore what these two disciplines have in common and what features are important to both artists and scientists. Students will learn how art forgeries are detected by chemistry and physics. They will also learn how colors combine both scientifically and artistically to create a work of art.

**Science of Magic-Booth T/H Fortune Fish

How did they do that? It must have been magic! No….. it was the clever application of scientific knowledge and known phenomena! Five demonstrations and six activities will introduce the children to the science of magic!

**Science of Toys- Booth T/H Bouncy Ball or Alternate

Did you know that some of your favorite toys work using basic science principles? Use bouncing balls, yo-yos and other classic toys to discover the science of motion through fun hands-on activities. Find out how cool vector toys and string things work.

**Seeking Our Senses-Booth T/H Brail Chart

This workshop is an introduction to how our five senses work and function and the ways in which we use them in our everyday lives. Through hands-on experiments and activities students will have the opportunity to explore the importance of all five senses. This lesson provides an opportunity to develop scientific skills through inquiry based instructional methods.

**Slime- Booth T/H Slime

Students will witness a demonstration of silly putty’s amazing properties. They will explore the properties of this polymer and of another fascinating polymer called slime. Students will make their very own slime.

**Soil Comp- Booth T/H Model of Soil Comp

In this class we will explore the organic and non organic components of soil to demonstrate the earths natural recycling process.

**Sound-Booth T/H Bamboo Flute

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of sound. Students will explore how sound travels through the air, how different sounds can be produced and how our ears help us hear sound. Hands-on activities and demonstrations will allow students in grades K-2 to discover how they can make different sounds and how vibrations produce sound.  Inquiry-based teaching methods will be used to present the topic in an engaging, age appropriate manner.

Space …..The final frontier

This class is an excellent introduction to the science of astronomy and the vastness of the universe. Students will explore the outer reaches of space through hands-on activities and will understand why we continue our voyages of discovery to the moon and beyond.

**Stunt Planes-Booth T/H Sky Hawk

This class will fly students through the basics of flight and aerodynamics. Students will build and get the opportunity to test out various designs of different paper aircraft and learn how to make their very own aerodynamic aircraft soar!

 *Super Structures (extended for adaptation would need 1 ½ hour)

This class will give students insight into the world of architects and engineers. It is also a fantastic introduction to some concepts, terms and ideas behind some of the most fascinating structures in the world. It aims to spark an interest in further exploration of these exciting practical sciences!

**Taste-Booth T/H Tongue Map

This workshop is an excellent introduction to one of the 5 senses: the sense of taste. It explores the concepts of how taste and smell are intrinsically linked, how your taste buds work and how the tongue has regions that are sensitive to different types of tastes. Students will get a hands-on, up close look at this amazing sense and will get the opportunity to learn more about how their senses work together.

**Wacky Waves-Wave Modulator

Students will explore four facets of this fascinating substance: density, water as the universal solvent, water pollution and the dynamics of waves.

**Walloping Weather- Booth T/H Water Cycle Experiment

Welcome to the wild world of weather! Investigate why it rains, what causes lightning and even how weather can be predicted via a science called meteorology. Step into the shoes of a meteorologist and create some of your own regional weather forecasts. Finally, learn about the Sun’s energy and ultraviolet radiation.

**Watt’s up-Booth T/H Static Butterfly

In this class, children discover the world of static electricity. They will see sparks fly from an electrostatic machine, the Van de Graaff generator. Children rub feathers against their heads to create a static field. A sparking light demonstration shows the potential electrical power surrounding the generator.

**Under Pressure-Booth T/H Blow Pipe & Ball

This class teaches the basics of air pressure, Bernoulli’s principle, and Newton’s Laws of Motion through an exciting collection of four demonstrations and five hands-on activities.

ATTENTION: BOOTH T/H’S ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE VERIFY THE TAKE HOME WHEN BOOKING YOUR EVENT.