Judah has always loved science and doing science experiments. So this year, we decided to do a mad scientist birthday party to celebrate him turning 6 years old.
Judah specifically asked for magnifying glasses for his invitations. Emma got them started but Judah put them together all by himself.
Judah had a few ideas in mind for experiments. He definitely wanted to blow something up and also mix something together that would overflow. After Emma told Tim he was in charge of finding the experiments and making them happen, Tim (like a kid in a candy shop) found experiments that would definitely qualify for a mad science party for these reasons: blow up, foam, use a sub woofer, set on fire, and cold ice water. Here he is practicing his techniques on the kids.
Next, Judah helped Emma make the items for the gift baggies for his guests. No science party would be complete without glow-in-the-dark-green slime. This experiment in and of itself was awesome. The slime felt like rubber but would run down your hands, making it was so much fun to see green hands in the dark. In addition to the green slime, each guest received color dye bath drops, homemade rock candy (another experiment), and rubber gloves all in a bio hazard bag.
Judah also helped put together supplies for his science peers. Emma also got items for each experiment and put them in a bucket with the directions for the party. At the same time, Tim set up a laboratory out in the garage complete with sounds that he and Judah created. The neighbors probably thought we were recreating Frankenstein.
The food was also an experiment waiting to be eaten. We made jello petri dishes, melon molecules, and periodic crackers. It was quite a spread for the scientists and their families.
Finally, the day and the hour came for mad science to unfold. Scientist Judah was ready to receive help from his fellow scientists. Even Albert Einstein showed up with his little sidekick, princess Rapunzel.
Each budding scientist needed to follow safety procedures with lab coats, safety goggles, and magnifying glasses before entering Einstein's lab out in the garage.
Our first experiment for the day was to make Homemade Dry Ice Rootbeer. Here Einstein is lecturing his pupils on the safety of dry ice.
Next, Einstein launched Tea Bag Rockets. The scientists stepped back in hopes of not being set on fire.
Third, the scientists tried to make an explosion inside a bag.
Here Einstein is talking about the importance of fat when surviving the cold in the artic cold regions of the world. Multiple scientists had to test this out.
Importance stuff to study. Interesting findings to consider.
Here the scientists experiment on how to make as much foam as possible. Leading princess inspires other women to get involved in the science process.
At last, the finale! The crowing moment every scientist dreams of. Making Oobleck (cornstarch and water) dance on top of a bass sub woofer.
Scientists who work hard may now eat and play hard. Here the guys put work aside to enjoy the fruits of their labor by sipping root beer and eating sloppy jacks. At the same time they enjoy reminiscing their research findings.
Here lead scientist Judah opens all sorts of science discoveries with his friends and family.
And for the crowning accomplishment of the day's agenda. Cake and ice cream! Happy Birthday to the best 6 year old scientist, Judah Rittgers! What a fun day had by all in the science world!
