Invisible Ink Reveals an Interest in Science

Berry juice soaked into the paper revealing the invisible heart Ms. Hooker drew. Her science class looked on with excitement while she explained the process.  With expressions of glee on their faces, they started to create their invisible ink messages.

They got busy dipping their Q-tips in the water and baking soda solution. Then wrote invisible messages on their group’s paper. Once the messages dried, the berry juice would make them visible.

While they were engrossed in the activity, Ms. Hooker asked them questions about the differences between chemical and physical changes in matter. The class eagerly and correctly answered her questions. Bringing science to life with engaging, hands-on activities like this one is key for creating interest in science for our kids.

According to the Afterschool Alliance, “Afterschool programs play a major role in providing meaningful science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences to diverse groups of youth. These subjects help students succeed in school and prepare them for careers that are driving global economic growth.”

In our afterschool and summer programs, our staff is intentional about creating opportunities and experiences to expose our kids to new things. As our kids make plans for the future, this exposure is a catalyst sparking their interest in various fields of study. What kids learn in afterschool teaches them more about who they are and who they want to become.

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