Fighting the Flu

Jan. 19-23

During the flu season, it is especially important to wash our hands.  In this experiment, we will investigate the science behind soap.  We will test different soap products and find out how soap really works.  Figure out the difference between hand sanitizer and regular soap, and make some recommendations for different types of dirt. 

Under the microscope: dirty hands and germs 

Winter Nutrition                                                                   

Jan. 26-30

Getting the right amount of vitamins can be difficult in the winter, when fresh fruits and veggies are harder to find and more expensive.  In this lab, we will test different drinks to find out which ones contain vitamin C, and find out why foods with vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” are especially important in the winter.       

Testing Snow Boots                                                                         

Feb. 2-6

What do you think would make a good snow boot?  How did yours hold up in the recent snow?  We will use computers and digital thermometers to test shoes for warmth and slipperiness, and see if you can improve on the design. 

Under the microscope: snow, while supplies last!

Saturday Science Show

Join us for a fabulous science show on Saturday, February 6 at 1:30 and 2:30 to learn all about chemical reactions with Chemistry students from Duke University. 

Designing Medicine                                                                      

 Feb. 9-13

When we take medicines, we want them to work quickly!  In this lab, you will be a pharmaceutical scientist and design a new medicine!  Figure out ways to make your medicine work faster or slower.   

Under the microscope: bubbly reactions