The visit to the Baltimore Science Museum is a key part of our 4th-grade science program and an annual highlight. This trip, which occurred at the end of December, gave the children the opportunity to experience science up close while learning new concepts through play.   

One of the main highlights was the "Ziplock Chemistry" program in which the children conducted exciting chemistry experiments under guidance. Using simple materials and clear explanations, they discovered how chemical reactions work. They were thrilled as they experimented with food coloring, baking soda and calcium chloride creating bubbling, fizzing effects.   

Next, the students explored the "Hands-On" exhibit, which turned out to be the most exciting part of the day for many. They tested how to lie on a bed of nails without getting hurt and explored various interactive stations that demonstrated the principles of gravity and motion based on Newton's laws. One particularly fascinating experiment involved dropping objects of different shapes and weights to observe their behavior.   

The trip concluded with a visit to the "Dinosaur Discovery" section. Here, the children marveled at massive fossils and got to try their hand at a dig simulator, uncovering hidden treasures like real paleontologists.   

The trip to the Maryland Science Center was not only educational but also a day full of fun and adventure. The children were able to explore science hands-on, a delight filled experience that will surely stay with them for a long time.

S. Harnoß

Homeroom teacher of Class 4b