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The Great Meltdown

45 minutes Age 8+
Why do we throw salt and sand on the roads in winter? What's the fastest way for melting ice? How can something that's not warm still melt the ice?

Why do we throw salt and sand on the roads in winter? What's the fastest way for melting ice? Why do we need to de-frost the locks? How can something that's not warm still melt the ice? Come and find answers to all these questions, and many more!

Bookable until 8.01.2023.

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In AHHAA
  • Group size: 10-25 people
  • Suitable for age 8+
  • Minimum time for preparation: 15 minutes
  • Minimum time for cleaning: 15 minutes
  • Possibility for 2 simultaneous workshops? Yes (more information upon booking)
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