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June 2020
Martian Terrarium Virtual Workshop
Are you curious about the stars? Do you wonder if there could be life Mars? How do NASA scientists plan to search for life, and how will they bring humans to Mars to live and work? If you’re curious about these questions, and more, join us to learn about the new field of astrobiology while you make your own plant (planet) terrarium from home.
Registration closes June 8. Instruction for this workshop will take place live on Zoom on June 10. All materials and supplies will be available by delivery or pickup before the workshop. Communication regarding delivery or pickup will be sent after registration.
Open to all ages; designed for ages 10+. Younger participants may require parent supervision and assistance.
Virtual Little STEAMers: Insects, Bugs, and Creepy Crawlers
Learn the differences between insects, arachnids and arthropods as we meet some of FCMoD’s creepiest crawlers up-close!
Through storytime, crafts, and hands-on activities, your preschooler will get to explore the building blocks of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in this virtual version of Little STEAMers! Designed especially for children 3-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration closes June 9. Instruction for this program will take place live on Zoom on June 11.All materials and supplies will be available by delivery or pickup before the workshop. Communication regarding delivery or pickup will be sent after registration.
Most Little STEAMers programs require some basic household and craft supplies, in addition to the program materials provided. We recommend that you have scissors, tape, glue, crayons, markers, pencils, and washable paint for your child’s use during the program. You may purchase a Craft Kit with all of these items directly from the Museum by adding “Craft Kit” to your order. The Craft Kit will be delivered or available for pick-up alongside your Little STEAMers program materials.
Virtual Discovery Lab: Inner Workings of the Ear
Lend an ear! Join us in learning about the inner workings of the human ear; from how our ears process sound using the smallest bones in the body to helping us maintain balance. Don’t be hard of hearing! Join FCMoD staff on Zoom and learn just how amazing our ears are.
Get your lab coats ready and join us virtually for Discovery Lab! Discovery Labs are hour-long programs designed for families to explore a topic together. From dissections to coding, what will you discover next?
Registration closes June 11. Instruction for this program will take place live on Zoom on June 13. All materials and supplies will be available by delivery or pickup before the workshop. Communication regarding delivery or pickup will be sent after registration.
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