BASF Kids’ Lab Beijing session inaugurated at China Science & Technology Museum, exploring the basics of CO2 for children

• Two new experiments on climate change and health protection are introduced to children to experience the charm of “Chemistry, solving global challenges.”
  
• A multi-sensory experiment helps kids get to know CO2 and learn how to “do their bit” by reducing individual carbon footprints

Beijing, China – July 23, 2021 – BASF today inaugurated its annual Kids’ Lab Beijing session at the China Science & Technology Museum (CSTM). Based on climate change and health protection themes, two new exciting experiments were introduced to children, guiding them to explore the wonders of chemistry in daily life. Every summer, Kids’ Lab will tour China in partnership with various science and technology museums in Shanghai, Beijing and Chongqing. The Beijing sessions at CSTM are held from July 23 to August 1.

In recent years, climate change has become a global challenge for humankind as increasing CO₂ emissions intensifies the greenhouse effect. Unfortunately, it will take several generations to solve this fundamental problem. Designed in kids’ language, BASF introduces a brand new experiment, “Getting to know CO₂”, to teach children about carbon dioxide (CO₂) and the importance of greenhouse gas emission reduction in stopping global warming. Additionally, children are encouraged to discover their roles in reducing individual carbon footprints in their daily lives. Since the COVID pandemic is still threatening the world, a handwashing experiment will be launched to help kids understand that practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent the spread of germs and viruses.

“Since the introduction of BASF Kids’ Lab at CSTM in 2005, this unique event has raised numerous children’s interest and curiosity with simple but interesting experiments. Kids’ Lab has aroused many children’s enthusiasm for chemistry and has become one of the favorite summer events in CSTM for parents and kids,” said Qi Xin, Director of exhibition and education center of China Science and Technology Museum.  “The experiments this year address topics that are of particilar social interest and relevant to everyone’s daily life, bringing us a fun and meaningful event. We hope our partnership with BASF will continue to introduce more high-quality popular science education activities to China’s younger generations.”

“Chemistry is everywhere in life and supports us in solving many current and future global challenges from pandemic prevention to global warming, etc.,” said Liu Yaqian, Senior Vice President, BASF Greater China. “We hope our experiments in Kids’ Lab can help children discover and experience the chemistry around them and develop the ability and inclination to explore and think independently.”

The 2021 BASF Kids’ Lab experiments to be staged at CSTM include:

CO₂ Lab: Getting to know CO₂ (45-min workshop, for 8 – 12 years old)

Humans are facing a big challenge – meeting growing demands while lowering emissions. CO₂ is an important greenhouse gas that helps trap heat in the atmosphere and plays a key role in Earth’s carbon cycle. The experiment helps children learn the properties of CO₂ and how we can protect the environment by reducing our carbon footprints. 

Hand hygiene Lab: Why wash your hands? (45-min workshop, for 8 – 12 years old)

Germs can make people sick, but do we know how they are spread at home, school or in public places? This fun experiment visualizes the journeys of germs and teaches children how to wash hands correctly and stay healthy during a pandemic.

Apart from hands-on experiments, BASF also makes scientific discovery easily accessible for all the kids across the country.  In 2020, BASF started to offer the Kids’ Lab Community mini program on WeChat, consisting of a portfolio of digital learning resources, including short videos, games, podcasts, and cartoons. In early August, BASF will launch a virtual Summer Camp. Participants will receive a physical lab kit to accompany the online programs, enabling kids to experience the joy of chemistry anytime, anywhere.  

Please visit our website to find out more information on BASF’s Kids’ Lab in China.

About BASF in Greater China

BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With large production sites in Shanghai, Nanjing and Chongqing, as well as a global and regional research and development hub in Shanghai, BASF is a major foreign investor in the country’s chemical industry. BASF posted sales of approximately €8.5 billion in 2020 to customers in Greater China and employed 8,948 people as of the end of the year. For further information, please visit www.basf.com/cn/en.

About China Science & Technology Museum

China Science & Technology Museum is the only state-level comprehensive Science & Technology Museum in China. It is a large science education base to implement the strategy of invigorating China through science, technology and education and reinvigorating China through talent development. The new building of the museum which was opened in 2009 features five theme exhibition galleries, namely, “Science Paradise”, “The Glory of China”, “Exploration and Discovery”, “Sci-Tech and Life” and “Challenges and the Future”; it also has several public space display areas, a dome-screen theater, a giant screen theater, a motion theater and a 4D theater. In addition, the new museum boasts a variety of laboratories, a popular science lecture hall and a multifunctional hall. It attracts more than 4 million visitors annually. Further  information on  China   Science   & Technology   Museum   is   available  on the Internet at www.cstm.org.cn.

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