Interesting things have been happening on the University of South Carolina Upstate campus this week as young children, ages 7 to 11, have made things that explode, bubble and slime. Additionally, the students have studied extreme animals, extreme environments, and extreme animal behaviors. It’s all part of Extreme Science, a day camp sponsored by the Watershed Ecology Center.
“This particular camp is not for the faint of heart,” said Carol Broadus, program coordinator of the Watershed Ecology Center. “The students had to come prepared to get messy, laugh and have fun.”
Extreme Science was held during the week of July 7-11 at USC Upstate. The students have studied polymers and experimented with latex balloons and glowing slime. A quick forensics case study and activity taught students basic plant anatomy while catching their “killer.” A variety of animal artifacts and live animals have entertained while teaching animal behavior, adaptations and quick facts. Some of the animals studied include the walrus, sperm whale, raccoon dog, rock python, leopard gecko, Frigate bird and Cayman Alligator. More than 50 animals were discussed and students viewed more than 30 animal artifacts and six live animals.
The week ended with a bang as students completed their lava lamp, built a marshmallow gun and exploded diet cola with Marshmallow Wars on the Quad.
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