Please see the dates below if you are interested in science exploration workshops at the Hudson Public Library. Click on the topic under each date for the link to register! For more information on the concepts in this program, please visit the Curriculum page.
Layers of the Ocean in a Bottle
There are many, many unsolved mysteries that continue to intrigue the public and scientists. One of the biggest mysteries is the ocean. However, what we did know about the great seas are the layers it contains. Through creating an imitation similar to the basic structure of the ocean, attendees will be able to learn more about the waters they see at the beach. Perhaps through this workshop, students will find an interest in researching about the ocean in the future.
Lemon Volcano
This experiment focuses on a concept that is often overlooked: acid-base reactions. Participants will be taught the 'basics' of the pH scale and understand why they are important in our daily lives. Through the creation of a lemon volcano, they will further be able to recognize how substances with different levels of pH interact when put together.
Slime
This activity will mainly focus on non-Newtonian fluids and the job they have in science. We will explain the reasoning behind why it does not follow Newton's law of viscosity through basic terms that attendees can understand. Through the interactive making of slime, students will be able to better understand this concept.