Afternoon Science

2010-2011

The Afternoon Science program is designed to offer homeschool students an opportunity to spend an afternoon together participating in a scientific lab, a demonstration and exhibit exploration.  This year we have expanded our offering to eight dates.  Be sure to make your reservations early as these popular programs fill quickly!

Afternoon Science programs are also worth 10 NISTEM points.

Biology
Thursday, October 14th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.*
Grades: 1-10
Lab: Owl Pellet Dissection
Demonstration: Cow Eye Dissection
Admission: Free/Member, $4/Non-Member
Program Fee: $4/Lab

Physics
Thursday, December 9th, 2010, 2:00 p.m.*
Grades: K-3
Lab: Bubbleology
Demonstration: Commotion about Motion
Admission: Free/Member, $4/Non-Member
Program Fee: $4/Lab

Geology
Thursday, February 10th, 2011, 2:00 p.m.*
Grades: 4-8
Lab: Mineral Detective
Demonstration: Swap Shop Trading
Admission: Free/Member, $4/Non-Member
Program Fee: $4/Lab

Chemistry

Thursday, April 14, 2011; 2:00 p.m.*

Grades 1-5.

Lab: The Case of the Confused Chemist Lab

Demonstration: What’s the Matter

Admission: Free/Member, $4/Non-Member
Program Fee: $4/Lab

Technology
Thursday, May 12th, 2011, 2:00 p.m.*
Grades: 6-12
Lab: GPS Scavenger Hunt
Demonstration: Shocking Science
Admission: Free/Member, $4/Non-Member
Program Fee: $4/Lab

*later times may apply as needed.