Fall Session - September 7th to November 11th
How each lab is structured: The Smaller Scholars (ages 5-8) do the green level experiments. Middle Scholars (ages 8-12) and Taller Scholars (ages 12-16) do green and purple level experiments.
| WEEK 1 - Astronaut Adventure | |
| Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Gravity and Mass Activity: Rockets |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Magnetic Fields Activity: Magnetic Field Viewers |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Vectors Activity: Balloon Rocket Races |
| WEEK 2 - Natural Wonders | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Texas Insects and animals Activity: Bird Habitats |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Texas Plants Activity: Grass Art, Burn Gel, Sun Prints |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Texas Geology and Geography Activity: 3D Topo maps |
| WEEK 3 - Brrr-illiant | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Insulation and Arctic Animals Activity: Blubber Gloves |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Weather Conditions Activity: Fake Snow |
| Taller Scholars Only | Subject: Sublimation Activity: Dry Ice |
| WEEK 4 - Deception Perception | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Temperature (Touch) Activity: Hot and Cold Water |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Refraction and Magnification (Sight) |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Deductive Reasoning (Taste, Smell, Hearing) Activity: Smell Test, Taste Test, Sound Check |
| WEEK 5 - Food Fanatics | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Density and Iron Fortification Activity: Rainbow Layers, Cereal Testing |
| Middle & Taller Scholars | Subject: Acidity and Alkalinity Activity: ph Testing |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Maillard Reaction and Spherification Activity: Pancakes, Edible Bubbles |
| WEEK 6 - I've Seen The Light | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Photochromic Materials Activity: UV Bead Bracelets |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Electromagnetic Spectrum Activity: Radiometer |
| Taller Scholars Only | Subject: Diffraction and Chemiluminescence Activity: Rainbow Viewers, Glowing Bouncy Balls |
| WEEK 7 - Motion Commotion | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Energy Activity: Hovercrafts |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Combustion Activity: Steam Engines |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Electro-magnetism Activity: Electric Motors |
| WEEK 8 - Shockingly Good Time | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Electric Fields and Forces Activity: Dancing Bubbles, Magic Balloon, Sky High Pie, Crackle and Pop Storm |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Electrostatic Motor Activity: Motor Magic |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Corona Discharge Activity: Hair Raising Experience |
| WEEK 9 - Spa Product Lab | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Surfactants and Essential Oils Activity: Body Wash |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Chemical Reactions Activity: Bath Bomb |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Emollients and Emulsifiers Activity: Lip Balm |
| WEEK 10 - Unraveling Toys | |
|
Smaller, Middle, & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Newton's Laws of Motion Activity: Catapults |
| Middle & Taller Scholars |
Subject: Potential and Kinetic Energy Activity: Rollercoasters |
| Taller Scholars Only |
Subject: Engineering Activity: Rube Goldberg Machine |