sodium alginate gummy wormsKids can use chemistry to make gummy worms during a Science Rendezvous preview event, Saturday at the Devonshire Mall Chapters store.

Mall appearance to preview Science Rendezvous

Student volunteers will organize activities at the Chapters bookstore in Devonshire Mall on Saturday, May 5, as a preview of Science Rendezvous.

The annual free event offers hands-on engagement, demonstrations, and experiments for the whole family. The 2018 edition is set for Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the student centre and Education Gym.

This Saturday’s preview begins at 10 a.m. and promises a taste of the inspirational, educational Science Rendezvous experience. Children will have an opportunity to:

  • make models of molecules from candy;
  • set a course for “ozobot” robots using colour codes;
  • create sodium alginate gummy worms; and
  • make their own lava lamps.

Chapters is located in the southwest corner of the Devonshire Mall, at 3100 Howard Avenue.

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