Grades K-5 Join DHDC, WTAMU and the American Chemical Society as we celebrate our home planet and dive into this year’s theme, Oceans: Dive into Marine Chemistry. Students will explore the chemical aspect of water preservation and keeping our marine life healthy through hands-on learning stations, interactive demonstrations and special guest presentations. EVENT DETAILS Event includes hands-on… Read more about Chemists Celebrate Earth Day!
Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given for top teams in each age division, along with non-points awards for the Fiercest Fighter (best overall catapult design) and… Read more about DHDC Catapult Challenge 2018
Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather REGISTER HERE Grades K-5 Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather is a day full of weather-related activities including presentations by KAMR Chief Meteorologist John Harris* and storm chaser Jason Boggs* and the National Weather Service Amarillo, a hands-on weather learning lab with stations exploring the… Read more about Weathering the Storm
CHEMICON 2019 REGISTRATION FORM Grades 6-8 As part of National Chemistry Week, DHDC has teamed up with WTAMU and the American Chemical Society to create a day of experiential learning for area students. Through a series of hands-on learning activities and interactive demonstrations, students will investigate this year's National Chemistry Week theme, Marvelous Metals.… Read more about ChemiCon 2019: Marvelous Metals
EGG DROP REGISTRATION FORM Grades 5-12 The messiest engineering competition in Texas is back for another round! Student teams will create their best egg-cradling device and bring it to DHDC for a 20-foot drop from our scissor lift. Avoid a gooey egg-splosion to earn max points. Awards are given for the top overall scores in… Read more about 6th Annual Egg Drop Engineering Competition
Additional dates added for 2019! CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR REGISTRATION FORM. Grades K-5 This event sells out quickly, book early to reserve your spot! The DHDC Christmas Spectacular is a fun-filled day of holiday-themed activities which immerse students in interactive learning opportunities. Students will have a blast participating in activities like St. Nick's Science Show and making… Read more about Christmas Spectacular
WEATHERING THE STORM REGISTRATION FORM Grades K-5 As part of Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week, join DHDC and our special guests for an interactive learning adventure where students will explore the science of severe weather and learn how to safely weather the storm. Experience a hands-on weather learning lab with stations exploring the science of severe… Read more about Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY REGISTRATION FORM Grades K-5 Join DHDC, West Texas A&M University, and the American Chemical Society as we celebrate our home planet and examine how we can protect Earth through Chemistry. This year's theme will let students explore various ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse by using chemistry. Groups will explore hands-on learning,… Read more about Celebrate Earth Day: Protecting Our Planet Through Chemistry
CATAPULT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given for top teams in each age division, along with non-point awards for the Fiercest Fighter (best overall… Read more about DHDC Catapult Challenge
DISTANCE LEARNING VIRTUAL DEMONSTRATION St. Nick’s Science Show For schools unable to travel this holiday season, we have virtual options to keep your students in the holiday spirit and learning at the same time! Ever wonder how Santa fits down the chimney? Or how his sleigh flies? Well, a little bit of Christmas Spirit, joyful… Read more about VIRTUAL Demonstration: St. Nick’s Science Show
**NEW** VIRTUAL SCIENCE LAB Ooey Gooey Grinch Science Virtual labs include materials for your entire class to participate in a holiday-themed science experiment in the classroom, while we teach via zoom (or preferred platform). Join us as we guide your students through the Grinch's favorite activity: testing and creating different oozes! Variables, constants, solutions, mixtures,… Read more about VIRTUAL Science Lab: Ooey Gooey Grinch Science
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR The DHDC has LIMITED spots left for our Christmas Spectacular event! Make your reservation today! Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday-themed activities that will immerse students in interactive learning opportunities. Students will have a blast participating in activities like St. Nick's Science Show and crafting their own make-and-take projects. Teachers will… Read more about Christmas Spectacular
