06 October 2012 | last updated at 11:37PM

Kids Lab will teach 600 children the importance of sun protection and letting them make their own sunscreen lotion.

The children, aged 6 to 12 years, will have the opportunity to discover the world of chemistry by conducting experiments at BASF Kids' Lab in Sekolah Taman Hi-Tech, Kedah.

This year, Kids' Lab will introduce the importance of sun protection by teaching the children to make sunscreen lotion and discover the various strength of UV protection.

They will also learn how to detect the presence of vitamin C in food and beverages.

"We want to bring the joy of chemistry to the children," said BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd managing director Daniel Loh.

"We trust these experiments will show them the role chemistry plays in everyday life. Skin protection and nutrition are crucial in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

"The knowledge and understanding on how these work is a powerful way for children to learn about healthy living," he added.

Thirty students from Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia were also invited to participate at the event this year. "Dyslexic children learn better through hands-on experiments.

"I believe the children who participated in the simple experiments learned more effectively in a conducive environment," said Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia president Sariah Amirin.

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