Chemistry Capers

This is a live interactive online science workshop run over Zoom Webinar by experienced science educators from Fizzics Education. Join us as we use chemistry to make things fizz, explode and change colour... then do some experiments of your own using things you can find in your kitchen or your pencil case!

Seats are limited so bookings are essential

Join us online!

Live, interactive 1 hour science program aimed at kids in Grades K to 6
Guided by science educators who are highly experienced in online delivery
Run in a secure online space using Zoom Webinar
The price is per device - your whole family can join with a single ticket.
Attending these sessions constitute acceptance of the Fizzics Education Terms and Conditions for Online Science Classes.

Experiment Materials List

These are the things you will need to join in with our experiments. This list gives the amounts you will need per person (or per small group). Make sure you have some space on a table away from your device!

Milk rainbows

A shallow bowl or plate with full cream milk (about 1cm deep, long life is OK)
A teaspoon of dishwashing detergent
Food dye in at least two different colours (the small dropper bottles are easiest to use, you will only need a few drops of each)
A cotton wool bud (or if you don't have one, a piece of tissue or paper towel)

Skittles science

A shallow bowl or plate with water (about 1cm deep)
Skittles (at least three, all different colours)
A teaspoon of sugar (or a sugar cube)

Ink chromatography

A clear cup or glass (one each) with a small amount of water in the bottom
Coloured markers (must be water soluble)
Some sheets of paper towel
Scissors

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect?

These programs will be run via Zoom Webinar. After you book you will receive an email with details of how to join the session.

For interactivity and child safety, please join using an adult's email address, your child’s first name, and NO last name.

HOW DO THESE SESSIONS WORK?

Attendees will be able to see and hear our presenter(s) but we won’t be able to see or hear you. You will get lots of chances to ask and answer questions via text-based Q&A and live polling. You can download the Zoom app and test your connection here.

Do I have to supervise my child?

As a supervising adult, you acknowledge that you are responsible for the behaviour of the participants. You acknowledge that the Fizzics Education presenter is not a substitute for on-site parental supervision.

Younger children may need assistance with the hands-on activities. If you are not confident that your child can work alone with the materials listed, please provide supervision.

Refunds

Fizzics will provide a full refund only if the event is rescheduled or cancelled. We cannot refund tickets, but name changes on tickets are acceptable. Fizzics reserves the right to review all requests for refunds on a discretionary basis.

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