Session: 4 weeks
- 25 students or 60 students
- K-5
- Virtually by Zoom
- Weekly
- Quarterly Tour of Hangar 6
Wakaboomee Science (For up to 60 Students Monthly):
- STEAM FORWARD! Academy Instruction (4 weeks of Instruction from REAL Scientists)
- Guest Speaker: Ava the STEM Princess
- Tour of Hangar6 at First Flight Venture Center
- School Spotlights on various social media platforms
- Wakaboomee T-Shirts
Ava The S.T.E.M. Princess® has 6 TYPES of experiments available to conduct with students during her Guest Presentation during the 4 weeks Virtual Session.
- Acid-Base Reaction: Children will observe the acid-base reaction that produces gas trapped in detergent bubbles to create oozy foam and make their add-ins come to life. The experiment includes vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, food coloring, add-ins (e.g. foam balls, glitter)
- Lemon Electricity/Battery: Children will observe the reaction of metal, and the acid from lemons generates an electrical current with enough power to illuminate a miniature light bulb. The experiment includes miniature wires (alligator clip wires can be used), copper and zinc metal strips, and a miniature light bulb. Lemons needed.
- Wind Power Electricity: Children will observe the reaction of wind power via a turning fan that charges copper wire and converts it to energy. This produces an electrical current with enough power to illuminate a miniature light bulb. Experiments include a mini plastic fan, wood stand, miniature wires, copper wire, zip tie, and miniature light bulb.
- Solar Power Electricity: Children will observe the reaction of solar power from the sun converting to energy. The sun produces energy via a mini solar panel that generates an electrical current with enough power to start a mini motor that then drives a fan to spin. The experiment includes a 2×2 inch solar panel, mini plastic fan, plastic stand, mini motor, and miniature wires.
- Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Lamp: Children will build their own working lamp out of basic household items. The connection of wires and wood to a power source demonstrates how everyday household items are built and connected to power sources. The experiment includes wood pieces, glue sticky patches, copper wire, a zip tie, a miniature lightbulb, and a battery connector. 2 AA Batteries are needed.
- DIY Slime: Clear Glue Base, Foamy Slime or Shake Slime: Children will observe the reaction of glue (i.e., long chain polymer) bonding with other household items to make a gooey spongy fun to play with slime. Experiments include water-based school glue, baking soda, food coloring, and fun add-ins (e.g. shaving cream, eye contact solution, foam balls, glitter, colorful resin).