Trick or Treat with Chemistry Zeta Chapter Trick or Treat with Chemistry

Trick or Treat with Chemistry Logistics of Activity Description of Event Pictures

Event Information Date: October 25th Time: 1-4 pm (11:00-5:00 with set-up) Where: Orpheum Science Museum in Champaign, IL

Pledges 8 pledges attended in total Approx. 36% of total pledges

Actives 21 brothers participated Approx. 30% of active members

Community Attendance About 150 members of the community attended, with a ratio of 1 parent to every 3 children Children ranged from toddlers to about 10 years of age

General Information This event has become an annual event co-hosted by Alpha Chi Sigma, American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates, R.E.A.C.T., and AiChe. Zeta members accounted for about 60% of all volunteers

General Information There were 10 hands-on stations run by brothers, including making smile and bouncy balls, invisible inks, making kaleidoscopes, food chemistry, and many more!

General Information Each station was intended to help educate the children about chemistry and science by having fun, hands-on activities and explaining what is happening so that they can understand.

General Information There were also two demo shows performed by a faculty member. These shows allow for more interesting reactions and chemical ideas to be presented for the members of the community.

General Information During the event, all brothers dressed up in Halloween costumes and handed out candy at the stations This gave a safe and educational environment for the community to celebrate Halloween

General Information Publicity was generated by hanging flyers in the community libraries, elementary schools, coffee shops, and other restaurants and stores. Ads in the newspaper, on TV, and on the radio were run.

Pictures Dry Ice Booth

Pictures Making slime!

Pictures Bouncy Balls!

Pictures Food Magnets

Pictures Painting with Chemistry

Pictures Other Booths, Bones and Brains!

Pictures Community Pictures at the demo shows

Pictures Some Demos Performed at the show Magic Genie and Elephant Toothpaste in a pumpkin

Conclusion This event was a huge success, with a 50% increase in attendance this year! Brothers and pledges both attributed this event to one of the most fun things they did this year!

Created by current professional chair, Lauren Moore