Scott's Party

Scott's Science Party was a huge hit. We had a beautiful Saturday, so we were able to have the entire party outside. The kids had a great time and Scott loved it. Here are some pictures:

The entire group, all wearing their goggles. Scott is wearing the lab coat.


Our first task was a scavenger hunt. We divided everyone into two teams and sent them into the yard with a list of 10 items. Some were easy (i.e. yellow flower, leaf, y-shaped stick) and some were more difficult (a bug, a spider). It was a great ice breaker for the kids, since many did not know each other.

We then moved to our first experiment - the exploding lunch bag. We got most of our ideas from ScienceBob's website, so I won't explain them here. I will say, though, that the kids discovered that this experiment was more fun when they popped the bag just before it exploded. The splash went much further.



Our second experiment was to make a simple duck call with a straw and scissors. Did you know that if you cut the angle just right, you can make a really annoying musical instrument? I know all of the parents were really excited to get that in the goody bag.



Callie trying out her straw instrument.


Our third experiment was to make slime or Gak with Borax and glue. In this picture, the little boy on the right, McCance, has just the right consistency.

We were getting hungry, so we decided to make icecream in Ziplock bags. Did you know that, if you don't use salt, the ice cream won't freeze? It took time and patience for this one, and I saw many parents kneeding bags. Next time I may provide towels or gloves to keep little hands warm.

But, boy was it worth it! I really can't think of much better than cream, sugar and vanilla...well, maybe if there was some chocolate syrup on top.


We really should have ended with the ice cream (and cake) because the kids lost their focus after their bellies were full. But, I had one more planned, so we went ahead with it anyway - the fantastic foamy fountain. If you have a minute, I recommend checking it out on the Science Bob website. I wish we had some of the more powerful hydrogen peroxide, but it was still really cool with the 6% that we had.



Andrew especially loved playing in the foam.


Overall it was a great party. I hope I'll have the chance to do it again with Andrew or Amanda...or even one of your kids! I had as much fun as the kids, if not more.