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In-Class Workshop: pH Phactor by Mad Science

Organization Name
»Mad Science of Long Island
Phone: (516) 620-6768
E-mail:
Website: www.madscienceli.org
Program Description
SUMMARY:
Students explore the crazy chemistry of acids and bases in this fascinating one-hour program on the pH scale. The pH Phactors hydrogen and hydroxide give a colorful introduction, and the Phantastic pH test is applied to common household chemicals. Students are challenged to bring a mystery liquid to a perfect pH balance. The Phestival ends with a Stopper-Popper reaction!

EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
Children are introduced to the concept of pH, acids, and bases through a series of engaging, inquiry-based experiments and exciting demonstrations. These concepts are applied using household items to improve children’s understanding of the nature and purpose of the chemicals they often encounter. They learn how household chemicals are safely handled.

NOTE: Mad Science Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.
Keywords
1.) Science
2.) STEM / STEAM
 

Categories
Exploratory Enrichment

Exploratory Enrichment Subject Area
Science

Grades
3, 4, 5

Location
In School

Cost
$355.00 per Workshop

Pricing for up to 25 students

Number of Performers
1

Duration
45 - 59 min minutes

 
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Program References
Laura Brown
PTA
Abbey Lane School, 239 Gardiners Avenue, Levittown, NY 11756

(516) 735-3578

Celeste Misegades
PTA
Bayview Elementary School, 165 Snedecor Ave., West Islip, NY 11795

(631) 661-1942

Cathy Barone
PTA
Lindell School, 601 Lindell Blvd., Long Beach, NY 11561

(516) 889-2198

        
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