Educational workshops
Entering the world of science

The chemical side of the kitchen
There is the only one true Chef in the kitchen – chemistry! This workshop will be devoted to examination of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and glucose (sugar) content in common fruits and vegetables. Participants will learn how to do it using the special indicator sensitive to ascorbic acid.
Age Group:
– 7th-8th grade primary school students
– high school students
Numer of participants: maximum 30 people
Workshop duration: 60 minutes
Price: 15 zł / person
Super durable soap bubbles
Depending on the type of material, water either sink into the material or forms the droplets on its surface – what is the reason? Some animals are able to walk on the surface of the water, whereas human instantly sink in – how are they doing that? The point is hydrophilicity and hydrophobility, which will be the topic of the workshop. The young scientist will know these phenomena and learn how to use it make the very durable soap bubbles.
Age Group:
– preschool children (from 5 years old)
– 1st-3rd grade primary school students
Numer of participants: maximum 30 people
Workshop duration: 45 minutes
Price: 15 zł / person


The colorful world of pigments
Azurite, verdigris, ochre – this a little bit uncommon words are the names of pigments, substances which makes the things colorful. During the workshops, participants will make some most popular pigments on their own in the laboratory and then use them for paint the cast statues.
Age Group:
– 7th-8th grade primary school students
– high school students
Numer of participants: maximum 15 people
Workshop duration: 270 minutes
Price: Free
Is the magnesium magnetic?
Why only specific materials are attracted by the magnet? Are the magnesium and magnet the same? It is time to magnetic workshops which answer this questions. Additionally, young researchers will demonstrate their own magnetic levitation and know how the compass works. Finally, the mystery substance called ferrofluid will be presented.
Age Group: 4th-8th grade primary school students
Numer of participants: maximum 30 people
Workshop duration: 45 minutes
Price: 15 zł / person


Mystery of the fluid
Primary, secondary and tiertiary colors – what is the difference? We will learn what is color and how to mix them. Then we use this colors, hydrogen peroxide and the secret ingredient to make the colorful foam, which enlarge their volume in time. What the hydrogren peroxide differs from standard water? And what is the secret ingredient? All the answers will be provided during the workshop!
Age Group:
– preschool children (from 5 years old)
– 1st-4th grade primary school students
Numer of participants: maximum 30 people
Workshop duration: 45 minutes
Price: 15 zł / person
Chemistry of perfumes
How do we sniff? What are the perfumes made from? Perfumes, eau de toilette, cologne – is there any difference between them? The participants will know what is the essential oil, how to source it and use for make a perfume. Then, everyone will use gathered knowledge to make their own perfume probe! And take it to home!
Age Group: 3rd-8th grade primary school students
Numer of participants: maximum 30 people
Workshop duration: 60 minutes
Price: 15 zł / person

