BASF Kids' Lab helps children in the Philippines learn how to be "Clever Foodies

My Nathan and I went to The Mind Museum in Taguig City, Philippines last October 21, 2018 for the interactive science education program inside the BASF Kids'Lab. The kids learned about chemistry and nutrition through safe, hands-on experiments.

My son together with my friend's kids, elementary school children from public schools in Taguig, as well as from Gawad Kalinga communities were guided by their assigned mentors as they explore and analyze the Vitamin C content and other substances contained in fruit and vegetables, and understand the benefits of eating a colorful range of vegetables and fruit.

"Through BASF Kids'Lab, we provide kids from a variety of backgrounds with the opportunity to experience chemistry through hands-on experiments. This year, to celebrate the United Nations' World Food Day on October 16, we are introducing a new series of experiments: the Çlever Foodies'program. This program helps boost children's dietary awareness and encourage them to make positive changes towards healthier eating,"said Ronald Mercado, Managing Director, BASF Philippines.

•  450 elementary students from Taguig and communities in Gawad Kalinga conduct safe, hands-on chemistry experiments
• "Clever Foodies"experiment program helps children understand healthier eating habits including Vitamin C
• BASF Kids Lab was held at The Mind Museum from October 19 - 21

BASF Kids' Lab focuses on fostering learning and interest in Chemistry among children through safe and interactive science experiments. First held in BASF's headquarters in Ludwigshafen in Germany in 1997, the program has been brought to more than 30 countries across the globe. "Clever Foodies"was first developed to mark the 20th anniversary of BASF Kids'Lab. 

BASF Kids' Lab has been held in the Philippines since 2005, helping more than 3,000 children discover the world of chemistry in daily life and understand scientific concepts.

Kid attendees were given easy safety instructions by Dr. Lab, the BASF mascot. Each child have their own apron  and goggles, and there are assigned persons for each group to assist and explain the procedures as well as discuss the results in a fun and interesting way. This is one activity that is recommendable for kids to learn about the world of chemistry. 

BASF is an active supporter of education projects in the Philippines. Together with The Mind Museum, the Philippines' leading science museum, in September, BASF unveiled the Virtual Chemical Reactions Interactive Touch Table at the Atom Gallery of the museum. The only one of its kind in the country, the Virtual Chemical Reactions Interactive Touch Table, donated by BASF, uses digital simulations, audio, and colorful animations to help children explore the world of chemistry, so that they can observe the chemical reactions between various substances in a completely safe and interactive environment.

All participants got their own certificates, and after the activity, all kids have afternoon snacks and a photo booth that gave big smiles to everyone.A fulfilling day for kids and parents.