Kick off the school year with a fun-filled day at the Science Mill! Join us for hands-on STEAM activities where kids, parents, and educators can explore new ideas to bring home or into the classroom.
Dive into science with Rainbow Chemistry, experiment with technology using Ozobots, tackle engineering challenges with Classroom Catapults, get creative in Careers in Cardboard, and play with math through tangrams. You’ll discover that learning feels a lot more like play than school.
Plus, there will be a Teacher’s Lounge and giveaways to show extra appreciation to our hardworking educators before they dive back into the school year.
Bring your families, your questions, and your curiosity and let us take care of the rest!
ACTIVITIES
Rainbow Chemistry - Get ready for some color-changing chemistry! In this hands-on activity, guests will test various household solutions using a pH indicator made from red cabbage. They’ll see how the pH of each solution affects the color it produces. It’s a simple and visual way to learn about acids, bases, and the science behind chemical reactions!
Roll Call...Ozobots! - Rolling into the School Year with Ozobot Fun! Create your own Ozobot path! Program it and watch it follow your design. Add color codes for extra tricks and take your coding skills to the next level!
Classroom Catapults - Gear up for some serious fun at our Back to School Bash with a classroom supply challenge! Using everyday items from home, the classroom, or even your backpack like popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a little creativity, you’ll build your very own catapult!
Careers in Cardboard - Bring your imagination and creativity to the Science Mill for a hands-on cardboard challenge! You'll use only cardboard to design and build something inspired by your future STEM dream career. Want to be an astronaut? An engineer? A marine biologist? Think about the tools you'd need and create your own versions using cardboard, tape, and your best ideas. This is your chance to think big and explore the world of STEM careers in a fun and creative way.
Shape Shifters - Kick off the school year with creativity! Dive into the world of tangrams by cutting, coloring, and personalizing your own puzzle pieces. Then challenge yourself to create fun shapes and designs. It’s the perfect mix of art and problem-solving that’s sure to get your imagination rolling!
TEACHER’S LOUNGE (10am-1PM)
As a special thank-you to all the incredible educators out there, we’re setting up a Teacher’s Lounge. Step away from the crowd and recharge in a dedicated space just for teachers, complete with refreshments, swag, and a little extra appreciation before the new school year begins.
Teacher’s Lounge sponsors: Johnson City CrossFit, Johnson City Bank, Hill Country Wireless, Vaughn Custom Homes, The American Legion Auxiliary in Kingsland
Giveaway sponsors: Nice n Easy, June Bloom Lavender, Fain’s Honey, Kathleen J. Shields