Chem Lab - Falmouth!

Dear Families,

Chemists stayed busy this week with a variety of experiments and fun! Be sure to keep scrolling to learn about our week & see some pictures of scientists in action. 📷

Overview of the Week

Monday: we made lab coats to prepare us for a week of scientific endeavors. We also began a moldy bread experiment. Over the course of the week we observed how bread reacts and molds. We had a control group, a dry group, and a wet group. We also learned what chromatography and dabbled with color separation.
Tuesday: we learned about fog and condensation. We made clouds and rain in a jar.
Wednesday: it was SLIME day!! We learned about molecules and how they interact.
Thursday: we made solar ovens, and tried to cook an egg on them! We also enjoyed classic experiments such as elephant toothpaste and mentos & coke.
Friday: we made lava lamps and enjoyed afternoon water balloons.

Pictures from the Week

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