Scrimshaw is the art of carving into whale teeth and
walrus tusks – join us as we explore the history of
this folk craft and try our hand at making some of our
own carvings on simulated ivory. All materials provided.
Do you know what mammal is the largest on Earth? Or how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Did you know that reptiles are the oldest creatures on the planet? Jr. Scientists: All About Animals invites your little zoologists to analyze the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, construct their way through the butterfly and frog life cycle, build reptiles, and examine the differences and similarities between insects and arachnids using Kid K'NEX® pieces. Your child will too busy exploring theanimal world to realize that they are gaining critical social, motor, and developmental skills.
Have a magical time with Aaron Fasel, renowned professional magician from 312 Magic! Impress your family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, or even mind-reading. Each child receives magic props to take home, and brand new tricks are taught each time!
Snapology’s Amazing Animals introduces students to the technical world of robotics. Students will work in teams tocreate a zoo of interactive and mechanical animals. Your child will build robotic animals and explore different mechanisms such as tilt and motion sensors, motors, and computer software to help them bring their creation to life, all while having fun learning important social and technical skills.
This class offers students the opportunity to get a taste for scientific experimentation through a new hands-on science lab each week. We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as we explore the world around us. Experiments are designed to supplement lessons aligned with 4th-8th grade science standards. Curriculum written by the educators at Science Buddies.
This week, we're exploring how starches make gels when they are suspended in water.
