Hopkins Community Education

Investigate a tropical rainforest and its layers while learning about the unique animals that live there. Examine the three most common States of Matter (solid, liquid, gas) with fun and exciting experiments. Lastly, use your curiosity to explore force with engaging activities. An outline and much of the materials needed to complete the pre-recorded class are included. A 30-day link will be provided to access a private video on YouTube. Assumed to have: internet access/device to watch, messy workspace, sink/water, 3 cups, bowl, measuring cups, and glue. Kits are mailed to home after registration. Kits will begin to be mailed the week of May 10th. Ages 3.5 - 6 with adult assistance. Pitcher for water, black crayon and tape is optional to have at home. WARNING--Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. WARNING-- This kit contain citric acid, which is a naturally occurring weak acid found in fruit. Wash hands after conducting experiments. If left on hands, can cause skin irritation. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age. WARNING: CHOCKING HAZARD--Toy contains small ball. Not for children under 3 years of age.

Learn about primary and secondary colors with Color Mixing Magic. Then, your scientist will investigate the three most common states in our environment with four exciting experiments. Finally, learn why slime is delightfully bouncy, stretchy and sticky as your scientist mixes up their own batch of slime and explores its properties. This kit is more than hands-on...it’s hands in! Activity guide and most materials included in kit. Assumed to have: water, paper towels, scissors, bowls/cups, variety of small plastic containers, markers, and glue. Kits are mailed to home after registration. Kits will begin to be mailed the week of May 10th. Ages 4 - 8 with adult assistance. WARNING: Items in this kit are for external use only. Do not eat or drink any substance contained in this kit. Keep out of eyes, nose, and mouth. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD--Small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age.

Our kitchens can be amazing science labs…so come along as we throw open the kitchen cabinets and enjoy fun, “hands-in” science. We will explore states of matter, chemical reactions and more with experiments that bubble, fizzle, crackle and pop. Be sure to dress so you can get messy. Sign up for a single class or all three. Note: Flour, cornstarch, oil and other common kitchen ingredients may be used, but not consumed. June 30: States of Matter July 28: Kitchen Play August 25: Physics in the Kitchen