In short... a lot! Let's Talk Science volunteers have already performed 13 activities in schools and community groups throughout Guelph!
Two wonderful volunteers, Amanda and Marina, put together a great activity called the Wonderful World of Microbes aimed at kids in kindergarten! The activity teaches kids about what microbes are and about some of the things they can do, including making us sick. They also taught kids the importance of proper handwashing with a neat black light activity! A more detailed description of their activity, as well as some great photos, are available on their lab group’s website.
In December, Let’s Talk Science volunteers performed the Chemistry Magic Show activity with the Family Housing community at the University of Guelph! This activity was a lot of fun for everyone because most of the parents stayed with their kids and joined in! There were enough rockets, slime, and explosions to keep everyone engaged, and I got a lot of positive feedback from the community coordinators.
The only mishap was when I tried to perform the burning money trick.. and singed my own $5 bill. I later found out that someone was about to lend me a $100 bill for the trick, so I’m glad he chickened out!
Best of all, one of the volunteers, Vincent, took some great pictures showing the fun!
Lisa showing off the cornstarch goo.
Magic milk with Zach!
A brave volunteer checking to make sure that the money is ok after I lit it on fire!
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