science

This week in bioplastics, our class discovered different methods to make biodegradable plastic. They experimented with a variety of ingredients to see what way would create a sustainable bowl! They started by creating a mixture of cornstarch, water, and glycerin. They then put this mixture on a hot plate/microwave to heat up, making it easier […]

Learning and Having Fun! Summit has had a very smooth opening over the last few days! Our students have been exploring topics like electronics and anatomy, while still having time for some fun. The anatomy students were dissecting and learning about how living organisms work, while our “Makey-Makey” class was using simple electronics to make […]

This week in Short Hills, our campers got to make their eukaryotic cell out of jello! Not only did our microbiologists learn all about the eukaryotic cell, they also got a chance to take a taste of their own cell! Our campers also learned all about fermentation by experimenting with yeast balloons! They saw how […]

This week at Short Hills, our NASA Journey to Outer Space class has featured a myriad of fun, engaging experiments that allows students to simulate the vastness of outer space! Students learn about forces of flight, challenges of space travel, and much, much more! Students are fascinated by an experiment involving dry ice and its […]

Today in CrazyChem works, our campers did an activity where they test which glue works the best. Campers were given 3 different glue types to test out on a popsicle stick. The campers tested each glue by gluing either paper or plastic to the popsicle stick and observing how effective the glue was. This week […]