Did you know the first type of soap was created through a chemical process using animal fat and ashes (known as lye)? How can something so messy make you cleaner? The answer lies in how soap interacts with oil-based grease or grime! The way materials react is all about chemistry.
Chemistry helps us explain things that happen in nature. Chemists are scientists who use all five senses to explore and explain life.
Experiment with water, acids, bases, and everyday household items to discover the chemical world in which you live. Participate in experiments to learn more about chemical reactions.
Chemistry Fun! Scenes from Past Years
Chemicals in Action = Chemical Reaction at SIG 2020
Students ages 5-6 can register for this exciting course at several SIG Investigators Program locations for summer 2020:
- Boston University Academy, Boston, MA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Bryn Mawr College Day, Bryn Mawr, PA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Echo Horizon School, Culver City, CA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Emory University Day, Atlanta, GA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Iona College, New Rochelle, NY – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Nysmith School for the Gifted, Herndon, VA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Seattle Country Day School, Seattle, WA – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- Stuart Country Day School, Princeton, NJ – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- The Woods Academy, Bethesda, MD – Investigators Program (Day Only)
- University of Miami Day, Miami, FL – Investigators Program (Day Only)
Looking for other exciting courses in STEAM and humanities? With day and residential program options, SIG offers over 80 courses for gifted, creative and academically talented students ages 5-17 at program locations throughout the United States.
