Galactic Blast VBS 2010 – Vacation Bible School Science

VBS Session One

And Then There Was Light

Using a flashlight and powder, this activity shows that light cannot be effective unless there is something on which to shine.

Praise Point: God gave us light - but now we know light can be seen because of all God created. Praise God!

Gravity Grabs

With a chair and water, your cadets will get a feel for the lack of gravity astronauts experience in space.

Praise Point: Remember to think about all that God has created that we can't see - like gravity. Praise God!

VBS Session Two

Listening

Cadets use string and cups to learn about how sound waves travel and how sound is magnified when waves are in a concentrated area.

Praise Point: Like a megaphone concentrates sound waves, God's message is amplified if we read the Bible, pray to God, and praise God!

Seeing and Knowing

Cadets see a miniature version of how the moon stays with the earth, even though the moon is not always visible from earth.

Praise Point: God is always with us. We may not be able to see God, but we know God is near. Praise God!

VBS Session Three

Daytime Starlight

Using an envelope and flashlight, cadets see that stars are even out during the day, but the sunshine is so bright that it makes them blend in.

Praise Point: When we are with other believers, our brightness all blends together, just like the brightness blends the stars together with the sky. Praise God!

Nighttime Starlight

Cadets see how we can see star formations or constellations in the night sky using a shoebox and flashlight.

Praise Point: Sometimes we may find ourselves as a reflection of God's light in the world when there is darkness around and other are not reflecting God's light. In those times, it's very important to be a shining star for God.

Twinkling Stars

Using aluminum foil, water, and a flashlight, cadets learn how when you look at stars from earth, the stars appear to twinkle because the light beams bounce off of tiny particles in the earth's air.

Praise Point: If we are a reflection of God's love, we remind people that God is with us in this world. Praise God!

VBS Session Four

Beggar Is Not a Pushover

Cadets use clay, a table tennis ball, and index card for a lesson in how the center of gravity works.

Praise Point: Having God at the center of our life keeps us balanced. Praise God!

What Do You See?

Using a flashlight, construction paper, and a magnifying lens, cadets learn how a telescope works.

Praise Point: Sometimes God's way of looking at a situation is different than the way people may view it. We must remember to view others as God sees them. Praise God!

VBS Session Five

Light Tag

Using mirrors, aluminum foil, and a flashlight, cadets see that when light hits a shiny surface, it bounces off the surface and travels in a new direction.

Praise Point: God's light has traveled to our church and to Galactic Blast VBS 2010. It is our job to continue to shine God's light and spread the good news to others! Praise God!

Excitement Explosion

With baking soda, plastic bags, and vinegar, cadets create an "energy source."

Praise Point: The excitement from the "energy source" is the same type of excitement that builds as you get to know Jesus as your friend and Savior. As Jesus works in your life and makes a difference, you just have to share the good news of Jesus with others! Praise God!