| SL - A New Food Pyramid |
It's eat or get eaten as we study the ecological pyramid with some live specimens. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
4/21/2011 – 4/21/2011 |
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| SL - Balancing Act |
From levers and mobiles to leaning towers, explore the center of mass and find out why it matters. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
12/14/2010 – 12/14/2010 |
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| SL - Cosmopolitan Crawdads |
Crayfish are found throughout the world in freshwater streams. Take an inside look at this crawling crustacean through dissection. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
5/17/2011 – 5/17/2011 |
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| SL - Discovering Density |
Discover how hot air balloons rise, why rocks sink, and explore cool density tricks. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
2/24/2011 – 2/24/2011 |
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| SL - Divine Spines |
Get up close and personal with these animals as you learn about various vertebrates. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
3/22/2011 – 3/22/2011 |
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| SL - Leapin' Lizards |
No, they're not taking over Tokyo; they're taking over the classroom! Find out what sets these reptiles apart in the animal kingdom. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
2/22/2011 – 2/22/2011 |
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| SL - Leaping Land Lubbers |
Explore insects as you look at the Lubber grasshopper (Romalea). Includes grasshopper dissection. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
11/18/2010 – 11/18/2010 |
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| SL - Marvelous Mixtures |
Investigate properties of solutions, colloids, alloys and other mixtures. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
4/19/2011 – 4/19/2011 |
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| SL - Mighty Mitosis |
Learn about chromosomes and cellular division as you study mitosis. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
1/20/2011 – 1/20/2011 |
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| SL - Monstrous Megaliths |
From Stonehenge to Easter Island come uncover the mysteries of these fascinating stone structures. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
3/23/2011 – 3/23/2011 |
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| SL - Optical Illusions |
Investigate ambiguous pictures, impossible shapes, strobe effects and other amazing illusions. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
10/19/2010 – 10/19/2010 |
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| SL - Pillars of Progress |
Delve into architecture as we explore the marvels of the ancient world. You become the scientist as you explore the basics of architecture. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
11/17/2010 – 11/17/2010 |
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| SL - Science of the Round Table |
Calling all lords and ladies! Join us as we journey to a time of castles, kings, and queens. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
5/19/2011 – 5/19/2011 |
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| SL - Scientific Classification |
How do scientists group animals? Interact with some live creepy crawlies as you learn how to categorize them on your own. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
10/20/2010 – 10/20/2010 |
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| SL - Seed are the Pits! |
Examine different seeds to get the scoop on pits, nuts and beans. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
12/15/2010 – 12/15/2010 |
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| SL - Speed |
Explore circular motion and discover what shapes are speediest. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
1/18/2011 – 1/18/2011 |
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| SL - Tugging On Your Heartstrings |
Nothing beats that Aww moment! Take an in-depth look at one powerful muscle, the heart. Includes heart dissection. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 Nothing beats that Aww moment! Take an in-depth look at one powerful muscle, the heart. Includes heart dissection. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
3/24/2011 – 3/24/2011 |
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| SL - Underwater Archeology |
Dive into Archeology as you discover the amazing ancient world that lies just under the surface. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
10/21/2010 – 10/21/2010 |
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| SL - We Built This City |
What does it take to build a successful city? Try your hand at ancient urban engineering. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
2/23/2011 – 2/23/2011 |
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| SL - Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful |
Discover the odd ways animals adapt to their environments as you interact with our most peculiar specimens. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
1/19/2011 – 1/19/2011 |
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| SL - What's for Lunch? |
What is Entomophagy and where is it practiced? Bring your appetite to this class and find out! Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
11/16/2010 – 11/16/2010 |
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| SL - What's Your Type? |
Investigate phenotypes, genotypes and Punnett squares using Mendel’s Principles of Inheritance. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
4/20/2011 – 4/20/2011 |
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| SL - You Can't Handle the Tooth |
Discover that there’s more to sharks than their teeth. Includes dogfish dissection. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 11:00a – Grades 5-6 1:00p – Grades 7-10 |
12/16/2010 – 12/16/2010 |
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| SL - Young Wonders |
Learn about the interesting forms young animals take on their journey to adulthood. Regular Exhibit Halls are free with the purchase of the science lab for the student and the adult accompanying the student. If the parent wishes to participate in the class they will need to purchase a separate ticket for themselves. 9:30a – Grades 1-2 11:00a – Grades 3-4 1:00p – Grades 5-8 |
5/18/2011 – 5/18/2011 |
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