Personalized Stirring Rods

Personalized Stirring Rods is NOT an activity which is cheap, easy, or done at home.  However, this is an ideal activity to do with a local college.  Yes, setting up the event is a pain.  However, it’s a great way for a local college to show off its science department.  Ask for a tour.  Show the Admissions director this article.  Explain that you have a high school Co-op group interested in a tour and would like to make these stir sticks.  Encourage the Admissions director to talk it over with the Chemistry Chair.  I’ve scored and heat-sealed glass tubing with kids.  It requires careful supervision.  The kids love this activity. Most Chemistry departments will have the equipment on hand.  Give it a shot!