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Leak-Proof Bag Experiment

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool , Children

Program Description

Event Details

Watch as Miss Jennifer shows you how to poke holes in a plastic bag without causing any leaks.

Supplies you will need:

  • Water
  • Plastic bag that seals
  • Sharpened pencils
  • Tray or bowl 

This deals with the science concepts of polymers and molecules.