Participants will use the scientific method and household items to discover color separation. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Color chromatography uses the six steps of the scientific method to discover the contents of household markers and flowers. Ever wonder if dogs see differently than humans? Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors all around us. A demonstration AND active hands-on experiment will be provided for attendees.
Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Kids (Ages 6-12) |
EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
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2 children’s computers
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197 person capacity event space
35 person capacity classroom
59 person capacity maker studio
5 small study rooms
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Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 33
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Quiet reading room
Moose’s Market Children’s Playspace
Discovery garden
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Automatic Materials Handling
Public art by Jasmine Brown
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