We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some
resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of
social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of
activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for
weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which
ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on
any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom
of this blog.
Today's theme is Chemistry in Action!
Ice Cream in a Bag: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/ice-cream-bag
Here's what you need for this experiment:
- measuring spoons/cups
- sugar
- half & half or milk, or heavy whipping cream
- vanilla extract
- salt
- ice cubes
- small & large resealable bags
- oven mitts/towel
- timer/clock
Put them together to create a delicious science experiment. Try it with different flavouring and see what happens! Let us know how it worked - was 5 minutes enough, or did you need more time to get the perfect ice cream consistency?
DIY Polymer Bouncing Ball: https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-make-bouncing-polymer-ball-606316
Want to make your own bouncy ball? This science experiment uses the same basic ingredients as you would use to make slime. Check it out, and let us know how well it worked! Remember, this is not an edible experiment, but it's tons of fun!
Vinegar Baking Soda Foam Fight: https://www.thoughtco.com/vinegar-and-baking-soda-foam-fight-605989
This sounds like a fantastic outdoor activity this summer! While it is a surprisingly easy clean up - as long as you don't add food colouring, outside mess is always better than inside mess. Rock out the kiddie pool and have a blast mixing up some foamy fun! While you're at it, check out this baking soda and vinegar rocket experiment!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in chemistry in action!
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
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If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
Library staff are available by phone (403-887-2130) or email Monday-Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
You can access all of our digital materials (eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more) through our website. If your membership is expired, or you need a membership, call us at 403-887-2130 and we can help.
