About the Lab
Explore the exciting world of chemical reactions. Students will actively participate in hands-on chemistry by testing chemical reactions that produce light and colors, and investigating what extinguishes fire. After your lesson, learn more about fire and chemical reactions by exploring the the Science Storms exhibit, located in Allstate Court.
- Grades: 4th - 8th
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Cost: $140
- Offered Tuesday through Friday at 10:15 and 11:45 a.m.
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Pre- and Post-Visit Activities
Make Slime
Use polymers found in everyday items to create gooey slime!
Pop Rockets
Watch what happens in this fun chemical reaction.
Additional Resources
Steve Spangler Science chemistry experiments
www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiments/009
Rader's Chem4Kids
www.chem4kids.com
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