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Theme: Chemistry Chaos: This month, Discovery Place Kids is diving into the world of science with the theme “What’s the Matter?” where curiosity meets chemistry and physics. Through hands on activities, young scientists will unravel the mysteries of matter in all of its forms. From the changing phases of matter to the science of density, and slime, children will have the ability to step into the role of scientists and experiment. Join us for a month full of experiments that will bring science to life!
Special Programs
April 29 — May 5 | Chemistry Makes Scents
Chemistry helps us understand the world around us! This week, we will use our sense of smell to discover how differences in molecules shape the scents in our everyday environment. Along with using our sense of smell, kids will be able to make models of molecules, bringing the chemistry behind everyday substances to life!
Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Every Day, Chemistry by Julia Sooy
May 6 — May 12 | Oobleck
Can one item be a solid, liquid and a gas at the same time? Join us as we explore the fascinating phases of matter as we make Oobleck! This hands-on activity will help you discover how certain materials can be a solid and a liquid, while exploring the broader world of solids, liquids and gases. Let’s see how Oobleck challenges the phases of matter!
Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Matter: Physical Science for Kids by Andi Diehan
May 13 — May 19 | Density
Explore the science of density with a fun and color experiment. This week, we will make a rainbow in a jar! Through this activity, kids will experience how liquids with different densities stack on top of each other to create a beautiful rainbow effect.
Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | What Floats in a Moat? By Lynne Berry
May 20 — May 31 | Slime Time
Its Slime Time! Together we will investigate the science of polymers and chemical reactions as we create our own slime! Kids will have the ability to see how molecules interact to form this stretchy substance!
Story time | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Too Much Slime by Frances Gilbert
