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Poppin' Polymers

Chewing Gum Science

2024-09-09 16:30:00 2024-09-09 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Monday, September 09
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-09 16:30:00 2024-09-09 18:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Poppin' Polymers Grades 7-12: Learn polymer properties by making your own chewing gum. Pontiac Branch - Meeting Room

Pontiac Branch

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Grades 7-12: Learn polymer properties by making your own chewing gum.

Masticate long molecules, shape strong spheres, and view viscoelastic bubbles. Explore polymers and learn more about viscoelastic behavior by making your own chewing gum.

Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs?  Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible- we'd love to help.


AGE GROUP: | 9th-12th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) |

TAGS: | Teen | STEAM |

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Phone: 260-421-1350

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Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.  

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