Event Name: Science Fair for KIDS
Target Audience: Children aged 5 to 14
Expected Participants: Fewer than 15 students
Date & Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Room B302
Language: English-based instruction
Fee: Free of charge
Support Team: 2 teaching assistants and participating parents
Note to Parents:
Parents are strongly encouraged to join and support their children during the activities. This will not only help with communication and safety, but also enhance the learning experience through shared exploration.
Activity Overview:
The event features three hands-on science experiments suitable for children of various ages. All materials are provided, and each child will receive two mini smartphone microscopes as a gift.
🔬Activity 1: Observing and Staining Plant Vascular Bundles
Materials:
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Smartphone (brought by each participant)
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Smartphone microscopes (2 per child – provided)
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Food coloring (red and blue)
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Flowers (1 per child – provided)
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Bottles and containers
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Water
⚖️Activity 2: Cartesian Diver (Diving Fish)
Materials:
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Plastic bottle
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Mini soy sauce fish bottle
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6 paper clips
🎨Activity 3: Chromatography – Color Separation
Materials:
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Absorbent coasters
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Color markers
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Paper cups
🌈Activity 4: Light and Color (Optional)
Children will explore the behavior of light by observing color mixing, reflection, and how different colors are composed. Simple tools and filters will be provided to guide hands-on observation and discussion.
⚗️Activity 5: Acids and Bases – Mixing Reactions (Optional)
Materials:
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Baking soda
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Citric acid
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Litmus paper
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Ziplock bags (small, medium, large)
Safety Note:
To prevent splashes during the reaction, all mixing should be done inside a large ziplock bag. Assistants and parents will help ensure safe handling of materials.
