Our chemistry series is back thanks to BASF! Register onsite for these Friday workshops.
Power Science Lab
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 am to noon and 1 pm to 2 pm
Playful Polymers: Slippery, ooey and gooey... Oh My! Explore how polymers behave using some common household ingredients. Your slimy creation is yours to keep!
June 7
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 14
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 21
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 28
JULY 2024
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 5
We Dig Soil: The human population continues to grow; yet, we have but one Earth. Get your hands dirty and discover how to conserve and protect some important resources. You'll be amazed by wha crops up!
July 12
What’s That Reaction?: What is that reaction? Investigate physical and chemical changes by exploring various indicators of a chemical reaction.
July 19
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 26
AUGUST 2024
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 2
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 9
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 16
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 23
What’s That Reaction?: What is that reaction? Investigate physical and chemical changes by exploring various indicators of a chemical reaction.
August 30
SEPTEMBER 2024
We Dig Soil: The human population continues to grow; yet, we have but one Earth. Get your hands dirty and discover how to conserve and protect some important resources. You'll be amazed by wha crops up!
September 6
Power Science Lab
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