Science Program for Kids at WSU Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Youth entering grades four through nine are invited to participate in a free summer science session at Washington State University Vancouver Friday, Aug. 25, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The session will explore the science of energy through experiments to learn about heat and light, such as: What happens when students mix two chemicals?  What makes a light stick glow?  How does light change to heat?  How do humans use energy to heat their homes or cool their bodies?

 “Energy is part of everything we do and see,” said Janet Edwards, Extension After-School 4-H youth specialist at WSU Pullman.  “There is energy in everything in the world – in the air, in our bodies, in every rock and plant.”  Edwards and Chuck Todd, both with Washington State 4-H, will lead the sessions.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required and space is limited. For pre-registration materials contact Michael Holroyd at (360) 546-9121 or holroyd@vancouver.wsu.edu, or Stephanie Klein at (360) 546-9160 or kleinst@vancouver.wsu.edu.

Science Adventures is part of the Family and Community Education Series conducted by the WSU Vancouver Center for Youth Workforce Preparation.

WSU Vancouver offers 14 bachelor’s and nine master’s degrees in more than 35 fields of study. The campus is located at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., east of the 134th Street exit from either I-5 or I-205. For more information, visit https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.