Mad Science and More at the Johnson Geo Centre
Mad Science and More at the Johnson Geo Centre
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(RECORDED) Virtually visit the Geo Centre’s haunted laboratory this Halloween for a monstrously mad science show and spooktacular story time! The frighteningly fantastic staff will experiment with fire and gas…but that’s not all! You too can join in the fun at home with two hands on experiments, great for the little ghosts and ghouls! But participants beware…this could get a little messy! Then settle in for a spellbinding story time, sure to be delightfully frightful!
Registration:
Registration is now closed, but you can view the event online here.
Materials List for Two Interactive Experiments (Or You Can Just Choose To Watch):
Elephant’s Toothpaste:
- Empty plastic bottle (approx. 500ml)
- Dry yeast
- Warm water
- Liquid dish soap
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Safety glasses
- Large tub or tray to catch the foam (to catch overflowing product)
- Location for the activity that can tolerate spills (of hydrogen peroxide as well as possibly food coloring), such as a kitchen or bathroom—or an outdoor location
- Liquid food coloring (optional)
- Different-shaped bottles or glasses (or Jack o' Lantern)
Lava Lamp:
- A see through plastic or glass cup
- Food coloring
- Tap water
- Vegetable oil
- Alka Seltzer tablets