The properties and applications of common polymers will be discussed, and workshop participants will prepare two different polymers in the laboratory and compare their properties. Raising Llamas the Scientific Way Students will get a hands-on experience with llamas and learn about their habits, habitat, and uses, including constructing a working wool spindle. What Happens Underwater We will explore what happens to light, sound and volume under the water. Why this is important to know. Skywatchers of the Past Participants will learn about the night sky as seen from around the world and during times past.
Activities begin with an orientation to the current night sky.
We then travel to points around the globe and back in time to view the sky as seen by ancient sky watchers. Surfing into Science Surfing the Internet is difficult in order to find good web sites that have valid and reliable information. This hands-on workshop will teach students how to find and use great science web sites. Taking a Closer Look at Blood Look at blood cells under the microscope see how various diseases affect the cells, learn about the genetics of blood types, and practice blood typing. Talkin' Trash Investigate waste management.