NOLA ChristmasFest

Session  Schedule – December 12

5:30PM:     “Seasonal Science”
                      3 Holiday Science Experiments

5:50 PM:    “Story Time” 
                      With NOLA ChristmasFest’s Ice Ambassador

 View the Recording HERE

Seasonal  Science

Featuring:

Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO and Founder

Amber Mitchell, Director of Programs

Facilitation by:

LaMiah Hall, Operations Coordinator 

About

The Holidays are for experiments! Join Santa’s Scientists at STEM NOLA as they demonstrate hands-on science activities that you can do at home. Get messy and create your own fun for this Holiday Season–STEM NOLA style!

Age Range

Activities for Kindergarten through 8th Grades.

Note: Younger students should be supervised by adults while exploring these activities

What You Will Need:

Activity 1 – Feaux Snow

Materials

  • ½ cup of baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon of white hair conditioner
  • 1 bowl
  • Measuring cups

 

Activity 2 – Crystal Ornaments

Materials

  • Borax
  • Pipe cleaner
  • Hot Water **Parents assist!**
  • Fishing twine
  • Wide mouth glass jar
  • Pencil
  • Measuring cup

 

Activity 3 – Elephant Toothpaste

Materials

  • Warm water
  • Glass cup
  • Empty water bottle
  • Measuring spoons and cup
  • Dry yeast (Fast Active)
  • 6% Hydrogen peroxide
  • Funnel (optional)
  • Food coloring
  • Dish soap
  • Plate/bowl (something to catch the overflow)

Duration

20 minutes

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