Create your own circuit board. This program has almost limitless possibilities and can easily be formatted for a series of classes. Some simple testing procedures will introduce the process of chemical analysis. Safety awareness is stressed as students experiment with oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen gasses. The pH scale refers to the percentage of hydrogen ions in a solution.
Acids are tart like lemons, bases feel slippery and taste bitter.
Using and extract of red cabbage, we will determine the relative level of acidity in household items. Learn how the single-celled yeast organisms are used to make breads, cheeses, and yogurt. Use sugar to study crystal formation. The following programs can occur in large lecture hall formats, as well as at the Science Center or in a classroom. Programs are modified for age-group appropriateness.