Dutch Neck School was recently visited by students and faculty from Mercer County College and Rider University in conjunction with National Chemistry Week. The program was coordinated by Helen Tanzini, a chemistry professor at Mercer College.
The 45-minute hands-on demonstration including using polyacrylate and water to create artificial snow used on movie sets; constructing bouncy balls from corn starch, glue, and laundry detergent; mixing crushed antacid tablets and vinegar to inflate a balloon; and making glitter slime from polyvinyl alcohol.##M:[more]##
The program was created to give the Mercer education and science majors a preview of what it is like to teach in a classroom. Mercer students often continue their education at Rider for a four-year degree.
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