Chemical reactions are happening all around us. Roll your sleeves up with U-M Museum of Natural History educator, Jeanna, to learn how some household chemicals react, and how those reactions can be felt and seen! Then, put your sight to the test with a word search. Can you spot some non-dinosaur fauna that lived long ago?

Museum@Home is issued twice a month.

The Family Edition is issued on the first Wednesday of the month, and the Adult Edition on the third Wednesday.  

Stay curious!

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Science you can do at home

Bagged Reactions

Audience: Children and Family
Grades: 6-12
Duration: 15 minutes

Chemistry is all about the transfer of energy, and when it comes to energy there are only two ways it can go: in or out! Join U-M Museum of Natural History educator, Jeanna, for a guided chemistry demonstration on endothermic (energy in) and exothermic (energy out) reactions. Then, discover the difference between these two types of chemical reactions using household items and the Baggie Reactions instructions below. Your chemical comprehension will be in the bag! Literally!

This activity should only be performed with an adult present. Never mix chemicals without adult supervision.

Materials needed:

-Measuring teaspoons (1 tsp. and ¼ tsp.)

-Zipper sandwich baggies

-Jumbo (15 ml) transfer pipettes or a turkey baster, half full

-Yeast 

-Baking soda 

-Vinegar

-6% hydrogen peroxide (sold as “20 volume developer” at beauty supply stores) 

Baggie Reactions Activity Instructions

Try This! Science you can do at home

Quetzalcoatlus and Other Non-Dinosaurs

Audience: Children and Adults
Grades: 4+
Duration: 5 minutes

Planetarium & Dome Theater

September-October

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

11:30 a.m. Expedition Reef
12:30 p.m.   Sky Tonight
1:30 p.m.   Tales of the Maya Skies
2:30 p.m.   Sky Tonight

National Hispanic Heritage Month

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, three planetarium shows will be presented in Spanish on September 17 and October 15.

El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana

En reconocimiento al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, se presentarán tres programas en español en el planetario el 17 de septiembre y 15 de octubre.

Saturday September 17 and October 15
10:30 a.m. Tales of the Maya Skies – Spanish 
11:30 a.m. Expedition Reef – English
12:30 p.m. Sky Tonight – English 
1:30 p.m. Tales of the Maya Skies – Spanish
2:30 p.m. Sky Tonight – Spanish

17 de septiembre y 15 de octubre
10:30 a.m.    El universo maya — español
11:30 a.m.    Expedición en el arrecife — inglés
12:30 p.m.    El cielo esta noche — inglés
1:30 p.m.    El universo maya — español
2:30 p.m.    El cielo esta noche — español

Planetarium & Dome Theater Shows