Students will determine the layers of the earth and the difference between a rock and a mineral, as well as experiment with mineral hardness testing. In addition, students will take home a small geology specimen. Test pond water, weigh geology specimens, measure the height of the climbing wall and more. Due to the nature of the program, one adult chaperone per five youth is required. Discover the unique properties of each with hands-on activities.
Students also experiment with surface tension and the density of common solutions.
A rotating mix of experiments provides students with a great primer to physical science. This program highlights nontraditional role models and emphasizes studying science and working safely with chemicals. At the ScienceWorks construction site, use a crane to move a load of rocks, steer a mini-bulldozer through the work site and figure out the best way to build a wall. Students explore the forces of gravity and friction, and the principle of inertia with hands-on activities. Create clouds and experiment with air pressure and temperature.