Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Query Kids Videos

Some videos we watched with the kids at our Chemistry themed Query on March 29th!

Elephant's Toothpaste


Coke Mentos






Dry Ice

Floating Balloon CO2

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

March 29th Query!


Query! is great for single moms, busy parents, or anybody interested in some good scientific fun. While the adults are away studying with our free science tutoring their children can enjoy engaging in chemistry experiments. 
The kids will learn about science by making elephant toothpaste, 
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Elephant-Toothpaste
 lava lamps, and sparkly volcanoes
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Overall, it is the perfect environment for two very productive hours.


If you are interested in attending please fill out the Query Parent Form on our blog. More information can be found on the Facebook event. We also have a Facebook group for those who want to stay up to date on the latest SAW events. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below or email us at uvusaw@gmail.com

Hope to see you soon,
Elle
Outreach Coordinator 


Friday, March 7, 2014

Capitol Reef Field Trip



We recently had our biggest event of the year, our Capitol Reef Field Trip. We collaborated with the Botany club and Wildlife club for a group of about twenty, and off we went! After a few hours of driving, we left the small town of Torrey and entered the national park. As the sunset sent its last rays to light up the red rock formations, we made our way to the field station, where we were to stay for the duration of our trip.



The field station was amazing! It was solar powered and filtered water on site from the creek. We had all the luxuries of modern life, including wifi!

Our first night we looked through the field station's telescope at the night sky. We got the chance to Jupiter and four of its moons. And then we got to see the moon. It was beautiful! You could see the cratered landscape as you peered through the telescope.



The next day started bright and early in the peaceful morning. We had several hikes planned for the day, and after breakfast, we set out to the Grand Wash where the trail leading to Cassidy Arch was located. The hike was long and hard, but it was worth it! Later that day we also hiked to some petroglyphs, learned about cryptobiotic soil, and searched for scorpions with UV lights. It was a day packed full of interesting things.



Overall, it was a weekend full of adventure and learning. As fun as it was, all too soon we had to say goodbye and head back to our homes.



Grace Melville
UVU Science Association of Women Club

Saturday, March 1, 2014

March 1st Query!

Our first every Query! was a huge success. Query! is an event great for single moms, busy parents, or anybody interested in some good scientific fun. While the adults are away studying with our free science tutoring their children can enjoy learning about the world around us.


 The theme for March 1st was liquids. The children enjoyed making marbled paper, working with Oobleck, watching Bill Nye the Science Guy, and making gak.






We are excited to say we plan on continuing the tradition of Query! The next event will be on March 29th with a chemistry theme. Please fill out the form on our blog (right column) if you plan on attending. 


I hope to see you soon,
Elle
Outreach Coordinator
Science Association of Women