Explore the world of atoms and molecules in this slimy educational experience!
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Using a range of scientific equipment like beakers and flasks, kids become mad scientists as we create super stretchy polymers, weird non-Newtonian fluids, and even a replica snot!
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Each slime has unique and strange properties that children will love to explore.
Program Details
Run time: 1hr15min
Experience activities:
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-Children learn about the basic building blocks of the universe, atoms. We explore molecules and how atoms create all the things around us, including polymers.
-Using beakers, pipettes and syringes kids will mix ingredients and carefully create a polymer that is very similar to human nasal mucus (snot).
-Using flasks, beakers, and other lab equipment, kids will create a second slime, one that has super stretchy properties and can be made into classic putty with a single extra step. We’ll explore just how stretchy polymers can get, and look at other polymers with super stretchy abilities.
-Our final polymer/slime is a non-Newtonian fluid. This simple-to-make slime has unique properties that allow it to act as both a liquid and a solid and children will explore how different actions make the slime behave differently.
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VEYLDF Outcomes:
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1.2 Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency.
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2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation
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4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesizing, researching and investigating.
All cleaning up is done by Little Labs, and plastic table covers are supplied when required.
Protective equipment like lab coats are provided however it should be noted there is always a chance some clothing may get dirty (it’s best not to wear that Gucci top, sorry!)
Little Labs will arrive approx. 15 minutes early to set up, and we ask for 15 minutes after the session has ended to pack up.