Want to see an EXPLOSIVE experiment that is full of color? Come explore your mad scientist side in this demonstration of elephant toothpaste, with results cool enough to please the pachyderms! *Warning: experiment will be conducted by SNHS members, and materials to conduct this experiment at home are not included in your kit. If you have the materials in your house, make sure to wear protective goggles and have adult supervision!

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Do you like TikTok or Fortnite? Come learn about the science behind these apps with our interactive coding session. For younger kids, join us as we explore making movements on hourofcode.com! And for the big kids, follow our code-along to learn the basics of designing your own game or website!

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See the amazing things you can do with water! See and learn the science behind an easy trick using a spice on your kitchen table: pepper! And who knew pepper could move so fast! Also you’ll be amazed to see how many water drops can fit on different types of coins. Do you think you could guess the right amount?

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: pepper, dish soap, a dish, coins, water, pipette

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3...2...1...BLASTOFF! Join us in making your own rocket at home and send it soaring into the space with a surprising power source.

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: straw, pipette, glue dots/tape, rocket template

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In this experiment, milk interacts with a few household items to create beautiful colors and is perfect for all ages! Be sure to snap a picture of your creation! See how a helicopter works with this template!

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: paper clip, milk, dish soap, dish, food coloring and helicopter template

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You won’t believe your eyes with this optical illusion craft! Learn about the science of vision with DIY decotropes. Find out how different colors and patterns change as they spin in this interactive arts and crafts station.

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: Tape, crayon/markers, scissors, bamboo skewer, tape, card stock Decoscope template

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Watch colors swirl about in this layered bubble experiment that has a special twist on a soapy solution! How many can you blow before they pop?

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: Dish soap, pipette/straw, dish, sugar, hard surface/plate

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Tired of paper airplanes? Learn how to make new paper creations that fly even further! Try out a hoop flyer and be amazed! Challenge friends and family to make their own creations and see who comes out on top!

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: A regular plastic drinking straw, 3 X 5 inch index card or stiff paper, Tape, Scissors, Regular piece of paper

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Do you have leftover halloween candy? Taste (and see) the rainbow in this experiment using Skittles, followed by an activity with unlikely paper in a colorful lineup for the whole family. Invisible ink? No way!

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: water, cup, markers, skittles, plate, & paper towel

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Learn what colors make up your favorite markers! Then learn how to make your drawing come to life and float!

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: coffee filter, marker, ceramic dish, expo marker, water

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Join us in learning about the properties of liquids with these mind-bending experiments! You won’t believe your eyes when a simple cup of water manipulates shapes to do the impossible.

• Supplies needed if you would like to participate at home: Index card, Alka Seltzer tab, a See-through glass, Marker, Vegetable oil, Food coloring

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Zoomed out? Stressed from all your homework? Take a break and center yourself!

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Help increase your flexibility and soothe your mind. Keep your body and brain fit!

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Learn the anatomy and importance of your lungs!

Supplies needed: A plastic bottle, A straw, An elastic band, Scissors, 2 balloons, Play dough

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In this video MakerLab members talk about their preferred pieces of equipment in the MakerLab and how they use MakerLab resources for various projects, both personal and business. MakerLab Assistant Debra Daun also talks about the MakerLab as a community resource and what draws both students and non-students to become a member.

Click this video link to tour the JJC MakerLab

Debra Daun oversees operation of the MakerLab at Joliet Junior College where she helps people working on their projects using 3D printers, a laser cutter and various software programs. She earned a Computer Graphic Technology degree from Kankakee Community College where she has also worked as an adjunct professor, a tutor and 3D printer tech. Debra also teaches community classes on 3D printing and laser cutting at both JJC and KCC.

Jimmy Sharkey from CITGO will be speaking about being an E&I Project Engineer, providing educational advice and then answer any questions!