Spooktacular Science Show
Although a bit different this year, Penn State Altoona will still present its annual Spooktacular Science event.
Penn State Altoona will once again present its annual Spooktacular Science event online for 2021.
Each day from October 25-29, visit this page or the Lions Learning Lab page on Facebook for videos of cool Halloween-themed experiments and at-home demonstrations for kids.
Spooktacular Science is hosted by Penn State Altoona's chemistry program.
Friday, October 29, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents a Colorful Explosion! Watch a colorful liquid nitrogen cloud.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents Cold Lights! Watch an LED change color in Liquid Nitrogen.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents Balloon inside a Balloon! Can you pop the inside black balloon without popping the clear outside balloon?
Using science watch how to pierce a balloon without popping it, thanks to polymers. Also, learn how balloons absorb sunlight to complete the challenge!
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents the burning dollar! The folks at Penn State Altoona's Lions Learning Lab are burning money … or are they?
Monday, October 25, 2021
As part of Spooktacular Science 2021, Penn State Altoona presents the Crazy Water Trick! Make a prediction of what happens when hot and cold fluids meet! To try this at home you will need:
- four canning jars or four clear glasses that are the same
- two laminated cards
- food coloring
- warm and cold water
