Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Ramadan with SciXchange! ❤️

Join us for a series of exciting virtual workshops, featuring explosive experiments and hands-on learning about the phases of the moon with Micro:Bits coding.

** Registration is required for each event **

❤️ Valentine’s Day Science Fun: Explosive Reactions & Sparkly Crystals!   (Grades 1-3)

Live Virtual Workshop | February 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm EST

This Valentine’s Day, we have not one, but TWO super fun experiments:

• Grow Crystals with Borax: A dazzling demonstration of a heart shaped crystallization using borax to create sparkly, beautiful crystals!

• Heart-Shaped Balloon Blow-Up: Students will follow along with an acid-base reaction to blow up heart-shaped balloons—learning science and having fun at the same time!

Materials for EACH PAIR:

• White Vinegar (½ cup)

• Baking Soda (1 tbsp)

• Measuring Cups (½ cup and 1 tbsp)

• Food Coloring

• Funnel

• Empty Plastic Water Bottle

• Heart-Shaped Balloons or White Balloons

• Sharpie/Marker

🌙 Ramadan Science Fun: Create a Storybook & Learn About the Phases of the Moon!   (Grades 1-3)

Live Virtual Workshop | February 28 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

This Ramadan, students will enjoy two exciting activities that blend creativity and science!

• Explore the Phases of the Moon: Learn about the moon phases and their importance in Ramadan! Using this fun hands-on activity, students will discover how the moon changes by making their own storybook and how it marks the start of Ramadan.

Materials for EACH STUDENT:

• Nine pieces of index card-size paper

• Marker

• Pen or Pencil

• Ribbon/String

• Small Circular Object (optional)

** Teachers will need a hole puncher to punch holes for each storybook.

🌙 Ramadan Science Fun: Learn the Phases of the Moon with Micro:Bits!   (Grades 4-6)

Live Virtual Workshop | March 5 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm EST

This Ramadan, we’re bringing science and technology together for an exciting hands-on workshop! Students will:

• Explore the Phases of the Moon: Learn about the phases of the moon and how they play an important role in marking the start of Ramadan.

• Use Micro:Bits for Interactive Learning: Students will use Micro:Bits to create a mini interactive project that visually represents the changing phases of the moon, combining science and tech in a fun, engaging way.

Materials for EACH STUDENT:

• Laptop