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Make It Yourself Workshop: Chromatography
Led by: Bob Lydum & Agilent Technologies
Participants will investigate and problem-solve a make-believe mystery involving a ransom note. They will learn and use the scientific technique of “Paper Chromatography.” The participants will use their newly developed scientific skills to test a number of pens to determine which pen and who wrote the ransom note.
Program Details and Pricing:
*Programs are for kids in grades 3 – 8.
*Workshop cost per child: FREE with your paid admission or membership.
*Regular Science Factory rates apply: Members are FREE, All Visitors are $8.50.
*Program sessions are Sundays, from 2 – 3:30 pm.
*To reserve a space in this workshop, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
The Lancaster Science Factory is excited to roll out our newest program for our youngest guests:”Pre-Kindergarteners Active in Science Technology Exploration” (PASTE): Science that Sticks for Ages 4 to 6. This program is specifically designed for Pre-K children between the ages of 4 and 6 years old.
We’re offering this program bi-weekly, the fall dates are: Sept 6th, Sept 20th, Oct 4th, Oct 18th, Nov 1st, Nov 15th, Nov 29th & Dec 13th, all starting at 9:30am.
All sessions will be FREE for participants who complete pre-registration.
Questions? Please contact our STEM Educator, Rachel Cahill, at rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details…
Special thanks to our generous sponsors who have made this program possible: PNC Foundation, Fulton Family Foundation & Clark Associates
Dec 15th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Crashes and Collision: The Law of Conservation of Momentum
Students will explore the world of motion and collisions, learning that not every collision is created the same. Students will learn the impact that mass, speed, velocity and angle have on a collision…. But they will also learn that the law of conservation of momentum will never change and knowing that will help them predict what will happen in a crash before it even happens.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Dec 1st (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Slinky: The Secret of Potential and Kinetic Energy
The slinky is not only a child’s toy but a learning tool full of knowledge and energy. Students will start with the examination of the slinky… to finds the hidden energy within… Stretch and compression. Students will then learn about Potential energy and how we can calculate it… then we will explore Kinetic Energy and how it can be determined. Lastly student will turn their slinky’s Potential energy into Kinetic energy…. All to learn about the Law of Conservation of Energy.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Nov 17th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Simple Machines: Not so Simple but lots of FUN
Students will explore the basic form of simple machines. They will learn how to place the fulcrum on a lever to increase and decrease the mechanical advantage of the machine. Students will be asked to create pulley systems to lift heavy object with ease. Students will compare the incline plane to a straight lift. As the students explore the simple machines they will be introduce to a spring scale and the Newton as a unit of force… as well as the concept of mechanical advantage.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Nov 3rd (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Acids and Bases: The Candy Science of Sour
Students will have the opportunity to work with Acids and Bases but from the prospective of candy and foods. Students will learn how to determine an acid from a base using pH paper and acid/base tests. They will learn how to read the color scale associated with an acid or a base and be able to determine which items are strong acids/bases and those that are weak acids/bases. Students will also be able to tell if a food is an acid or base from their own facial expressions as they take that first taste.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Oct 20th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Cartesian Plane: Understand the Coordinate on graph
Students will be introduced to the idea of positive and negative number lines on the Cartesian plane. Student will investigate coordinate pairs(x,y)some of these pairs will include positive and negative numbers. Then students will be able to use their new found knowledge to help develop a life size Cartesian plane and answer a riddle made of coordinate pairs
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Oct 6th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Polarity: The tie-dye effect.. A Rainbow of Color
Students will be introduced polarity of different colors and fabric. Students will investigate why certain colors will stain specific fabrics, while others rinse right out… Through their investigation they will determine what solutions will remove grass stains, mud stains and grape juice; all while learning the polarity of the materials they are working with. For this class each student will need to bring with them a white cotton T-shirt.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
September 8th (9:30 – 11:00am OR 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Atom: Why Does Something Glow?
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the atom and its subatomic particle. Student will explore the characteristics of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Students will be able to encounter the concept of ground and excited states as they work with fluorescent and glow in the dark items. Lastly students will see why flame can come in many different colors.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Join us for a battle of the brains Thursday, September 22nd at 8pm for Science Trivia Night at the Lancaster Science Factory!
The cost is $10 per person and all attendees must be age 21 and over. Admission includes 1 beer from Wacker Brewing Company, 1 slice of pizza from Four54 Grill and 5 brain busting rounds of science themed trivia. Guests will be able to purchase additional brews (Wacker Kolsch or Dunkel) at our Science Cafe cash bar.
Matt Johnson will be the Master of Science Ceremonies leading the Trivia Challenge. All of the Factory exhibits will be open and prizes will be awarded to the overall winners as well as the team with the most creative name!
We ask that each team pre-register on Eventbrite to help us estimate event attendance. Teams can be up to 8 players.
Questions? Please contact Audrey Lilley at Alilley@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x104.
Hope to see you there!
