An out-of-this world activity at Champlain Library

How does exposure to space affect the number of tomato seeds that germinate? Kids ages 8 years and up can find out at the Champlain Library on July 31st.

Participants will learn how to investigate the effects of outer space on seed germination.  Tomatosphere^TM is a hands-on program offered through Let’s Talk Science that provides school age children an opportunity to think and act like scientists.   Participants will plant two sets of tomato seeds; one that has been exposed to space or space-like conditions and the other untreated.  They will learn how the seeds will be examined and the results recorded. The results from Tomatosphere^TM will help Canadian scientists understand some of the issues related to long-term space exploration.

If your child is 8 years and older and is interested in science, the Champlain Library is the place to be.  Tomatosphere^TM will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at 3:30 PM.  For more information or to register for this or other Summer Reading Club activities call the library at 613-678-2216 or visit the website at www.bc-cl.ca.