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Science of Tortillas

Program Type:

Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
  • There are 30 seats remaining.
  • This event is for registrants age 5 and above.

Event Details

Check out the science of tortillas, explain the process of Nixtamalization and demonstrate how corn can be made into tortillas. Families will learn about the history, biology, chemistry and physics of tortillas and make their own!

¡Haremos una demostración de la ciencia de las tortillas, explicaremos el proceso de nixtamalización y mostraremos cómo se puede convertir el maíz en tortillas. Las familias aprenderán sobre la historia, biología, química y física de las tortillas y harán sus propias tortillas!

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Accessibility

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