Murray Hill hosted science expert, Sheryl Dwyer from Big Bang Science to do a “Wicked
Weather Science” program for kids ages 5-12, April 17. YA Librarian Chiquita Powell shares the results, "We had 25 participants who saw Ms. Dwyer use UV beads to demonstrate the effects of UV rays on the skin. Inside the beads were white; when we went outside
the beads turned colors. She explained they turned colors because of the
UV rays from the sun. Additionally, she explained and demonstrated how hurricanes and
tornadoes form. Using a glass jar with water, a few pieces of
confetti, and dish detergent, with the flick of the wrist, they created their
own tornado in a jar. Lastly, using a
leaf blower, she demonstrated how powerful hurricanes can be. Overall the
kids and parents learned a lot about science and gained more of an appreciation
for our--sometimes--wicked weather."
Everyone enjoyed the program because Ms. Dwyer used simple but amazing "props" to drive home important lessons.
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