We are so excited for our first week of DeSTEMber! 

Activities for the week of December 1st – 4th:

12.01 Graphite Circuit

12.02 Seed Germinator

12.03 EcoTarium

12.04 Moon Observation Saturday: Moon Phases

12.01 – Graphite Circuit 

• 9V battery
• Graphite pencil
• 5mm LED
• Ruler
• Sheet of paper
• Tape

12.02 – Seed Germinator

• Bean seeds (lima, pinto, or mung beans work best)
• Paper towels
• Sandwich-size plastic zipper bag
• Tape
• Water

12.03 – EcoTarium – Incredible Cabbage Colors

• Cabbage juice (1 liter – see activity for instructions)
• 5 or more clear glasses
• Household liquids including:
  • Baking soda solution (teaspoon of baking soda in 8 oz. water)
  • Bleach (*with an adult’s help)
  • Clear lemon-lime soda
  • Dish soap
  • Lemon juice
  • Vinegar
  • Washing soda solution (teaspoon dissolved in 8 oz. water)
  • Window cleaner (*with an adult’s help)

12.04 – Moon Observation Saturday: Moon Phases

• Moon Observation Journal (attached to activity)
• Pen, pencil, or markers

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