Wayne Community College will provide a virtual “Spooktacular Science Saturday” in October.
During the free hands-on science activity, children will use chemistry to make candy.
“We’ll teach participants about acids and bases, and they’ll get to make their own edible fizzy treat. When you taste it, you’ll get to experience a chemical reaction happening in your own mouth!” said Biology Instructor and Honors Program Coordinator Lynn Swafford.
Children of any age are welcome to participate, but the activity is geared toward elementary age kids. “We’ll teach them what acids and bases are, but we’ll also talk about pH and neutralization reactions, so older kids and teens can still have fun and learn something new,” Swafford said.
“Biology 110 honors students are planning the live event and will help lead it” alongside college faculty, Swafford said.
The first 100 registered children will be given activity kits supplied by the NC Community Colleges’ BioNetwork. They can pick up their kits in front of the Wayne Learning Center on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2.
Details about accessing the live virtual event, which is set for 10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 9, will be emailed to registered participants.
To register, individuals should complete the online form.
For more information, contact Swafford by phone (919-739-6857) or email.
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 165 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.