Paper Labs
Due to maintenance issues Atlas will be closed until further notice except for scheduled field trips & events. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Paper Science Labs
September: Dip Papermaking
Experience the age-old art of papermaking through the traditional method of Dip Papermaking! Whether you're an experienced papermaker or a first timer, this paper science lab promises an enjoyable exploration into the historical technique that has been used for centuries. This time around, we'll be using virgin fibers instead of recycled materials, ensuring that your paper will have a distinct texture and feel not found in our previous methods. Join us for a hands-on activity, where tradition meets the innovation of the present.
October: Halloween Pulp Painting
Welcome to the enchantment of Halloween! Join us in celebrating this spooky season at our Science Paper Lab with a technique known as Pulp Painting. Using a plastic squeeze bottle, participants will have the opportunity to conjure up eerie figures, or haunted scenes, adding a touch of Halloween magic to their homemade paper designs. Delve into this fascinating interdisciplinary lesson and unravel the scientific principles that make these hauntingly artistic creations possible.
November: Thank You Cards
Embrace the spirit of giving in our Science Paper Lab, where you can craft personalized Thank You cards. Engage in the science and art of papermaking, creating your own card and embellishing it with the Pulp Painting technique. Explore the freedom to design patterns, frames, and figures, transforming your handmade paper into a beautiful and heartfelt expression of gratitude.
December: Holiday Ornaments
'Tis the season for decorating, and we're seizing the opportunity to guide you in creating your very own holiday paper ornament in our Science Paper Lab! Utilizing circle deckles and employing the papermaking technique of embedment, you have the chance to craft a unique decoration for your tree, desk, wall, or any space where you want to showcase your lovely science and art creation. Join us for a festive and joyful experience!
Due to maintenance issues Atlas will be closed until further notice except for scheduled field trips & events. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Science Live! Show
Upcoming Science Live! Shows
September: National Forensic Science Month – Paper Caper
There has been a crime at Atlas, and we need your forensic science skills to help catch our thief. Students learn what blood types mean at a molecular level and get hands-on experience determining what makes each of them different from the other. After learning DNA profiling and practicing micro pipetting skills, we use UV light analysis to solve The Paper Caper!
October: Spooky Science
October is the perfect time for Spooky Science! Chemistry, biology, physics and math all come together making Frankenstein’s toothpaste, learning what your skeleton can make, creating a non-Newtonian fluid, pumpkin density and much more!
November: Paper Strength and the Scientific Method
Through this demonstration your students will use the scientific method to form a prediction about how much weight different types of paper will hold. The scientific method is then reinforced when students do another experiment, this time testing the wet strength of toilet paper and facial tissue.
December: Snow Crystal Physics
Have you ever wondered how snowflakes are formed? Beauty meets physics as students learn how temperature and humidity impact the formation of each unique crystal. We conclude with microscopy images of a variety of snowflakes that inspire participants to build their own snow crystal using geometrical shapes.