In our Chemistry on the Farm series, students will explore the fundamentals of chemistry through hands-on experiments and discover how chemistry is at work all around us on the farm!
We are currently enrolling for Week 1.
Schedule
Week 1: Mass, Volume, & Density: November 2
In our first week of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore the properties of matter as we learn about mass, volume, and density. Through hands-on experiments using everyday materials found around the farm, students will practice scientific measurement, calculate density, and discover how these important chemistry concepts apply to the world around us!
Week 2: Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table: November 9
Step back in time to explore two of Earth’s earliest groups of land plants! Students will investigate mosses and ferns in the field, discovering how these In Week 2 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore the building blocks of matter as we learn about atoms, elements, and the periodic table. Through hands-on activities, students will discover how atoms are structured, how elements are organized, and how these tiny building blocks play an important role in everything around us on the farm!
Week 3: Mixtures & Solutions: November 16
In Week 3 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore mixtures and solutions as we discover what happens when different substances are combined! Through hands-on experiments, students will investigate how substances dissolve, how mixtures can be separated, and how these chemistry concepts are used in everyday life on the farm.
Week 4: Chemical Reactions on the Farm: November 23
In Week 4 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore chemical reactions and discover how substances interact to form entirely new substances! Through hands-on experiments, students will investigate the signs of chemical reactions, learn about the conservation of mass, and discover how chemical reactions are happening all around us on the farm!
Week 5: Acids, Bases, & Soil pH November 30
In Week 5 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore acids, bases, and the pH scale as we discover how chemistry affects the soil beneath our feet! Through hands-on experiments, students will test soil pH, investigate neutralization reactions, and learn how soil acidity influences plant growth and nutrient availability on the farm.
Week 6: Chemistry of Soil: December 7
In Week 6 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll dig into the chemistry of soil and discover what makes it so important for plant growth! Through hands-on experiments, students will investigate soil composition, explore how different soils hold nutrients, and learn how soil chemistry affects the health and productivity of our farm.
Week 7: Fertilizer Chemistry & Environmental Applications: December 14
In Week 7 of Chemistry on the Farm, we’ll explore fertilizer chemistry and discover how farmers use essential nutrients to help plants grow! Through hands-on experiments, students will investigate the chemical composition of fertilizers, explore how nutrients move through soil and water, and learn how chemistry helps farmers grow healthy crops while protecting the environment.
Logistics
What to Bring
- Dress appropriately for outdoor weather!
- Sturdy, closed toe walking/hiking shoes, preferably with ankle support. NO flip flops, crocs, etc.
- Full water bottle
- Empty bladder. 🙂
- Positive attitude!
Registration and Cancellation Policy
Registration: Advance online registration and payment are required for your first tour. Returning families may register for the following week in person with cash at the end of their tour and receive a 15% sibling discount for registering multiple children ($21.25 each). Remaining spots open online Monday at 5 PM for the following week’s tour. Spots cannot be held without payment.
Parents & Siblings: Parents who choose not to attend a tour may wait in the designated outdoor waiting area with siblings or leave the property during the tour. If you leave, please be sure to return on time for pickup. One parent may attend their child’s first tour at no charge to observe. After the first tour, parents who wish to attend are welcome to do so for $10 per tour paid in cash on day of tour. Children under age 10 may not accompany a parent on the tour. Younger siblings are welcome to remain with their parent in the designated outdoor waiting area while their older sibling participates.
Cancellations:
–Refunds: Refunds are issued only if BriMar Farms cancels the tour.
–AgriTours & Weekly Pay Agcademy: Cancel at least 24 hours in advance to receive a credit valid for one of the next two upcoming tours.
–Full Session Pay Agcademy: If you have paid in full, cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are eligible for credit toward the next Agcademy course. Only one cancellation per Agcademy is eligible for credit.
–Late cancellations: Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not eligible for credit.
–Repeated cancellations: After three cancellations within four months, additional cancellations are not eligible for credit.
Behavior & Safety: We want tours to be safe and enjoyable for everyone! Safety violations, bullying, inappropriate language, or disruptive behavior will receive one warning and a parent/student meeting. A second incident will result in a one-year dismissal from tours.
Location
BriMar Farms is not open to the general public.
Access to the property is limited to registered participants only. Please do not enter the property without a confirmed registration. Cuz that’s trespassing, y’all. 😉
