Snacky Science - Cranberries, Pumpkins, and Popcorn

It's a feast - for your brain!

We'll explore three favorite foods of Thanksgiving...in the interest of science:

1. Explore Buoyancy with CRANBERRIES - Do they sink or float.  Why or why not?  We'll cut them apart to examine the structure inside, and we'll compare them with other small red foods that may or may not float.
2. Explore Volume with POPCORN - Estimate the amount of space un-popped vs popped kernels will need. Learn about the science behind the mini-explosion of a popcorn pop.
3. Explore Engineering with a mini PUMPKIN - Build a structure that supports your pumpkin out of the materials we provide.  What shapes make your structure strong?

Sample some cranberry and popcorn snacks while we work.

Ages 6 and up

No Registration Required.