weekend Science - ROSWELL
YOUNG EXPLORERS' LABS - ROSWELL
Little kids are natural scientists! Our Young Explorers (ages 3-5 and an adult partner) use lab tools to conduct science experiments, explore nature and create science-based art. In addition to introducing scientific concepts, we also work on fine motor skills, encourage sensory play and help develop critical thinking skills through our hands-on experiments and activities. Fun for kids and adults! At least one adult partner must attend.
Ages 3-5
Fridays and Saturdays - 10:00-10:45am
Location: Science Center (suite 5) - Roswell
$15/kid (10% sibling discount)
Limited to eight Young Explorers and their adult partners.
UPCOMING YOUNG EXPLORER LABS:
JANUARY - YOUNG ENGINEERS
Friday, January 27 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, January 28 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn how to create a catapult and launch cotton ball projectiles to see how far and high they can fly.
FEBRUARY - YOUNG MARINE BIOLOGISTS
Saturday, February 4 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids explore sharks as they investigate shark tooth shapes, learn about their skin, and touch a real, preserved spiny dogfish shark.
Friday, February 10 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, February 11 – 10:00-10:45am
We investigate the anatomy of squid to learn how they eat, swim and protect themselves.
Saturday, February 18 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids explore different types of sea shells and learn about the organisms that made them.
Friday, February 24– 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, February 25 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn the science of Sea Monkeys, as they make their own mini-aquarium and hatch a population of brine shrimp.
MARCH - YOUNG GARDENERS
Saturday, March 4- 10:00-10:45am
We explore the science of seeds as we look at different types and plant seeds to create a starter garden.
Friday, March 10– 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, March 11 – 10:00-10:45am
Today, we investigate parts of plants with a magnifying glass to see how they are similar and different.
Saturday, March 18 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids compare the outside and inside of fruits to investigate how they grow and where the seeds are.
Friday, March 24 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, March 25 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn about composting and how organic material decomposes into soil as they create their own mini-compost jar.
APRIL- YOUNG ECOLOGISTS
Saturday, April 1 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn about owls as they dissect their own pellet to investigate the bones of what their owl ate.
Friday, April 14 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, April 15- 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn the science of pine cones as they conduct an experiment to see how they protect and disperse their seeds.
Friday, April 21 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, April 22 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids explore nature as we dissect a log to determine who lives inside, and what creatures decompose wood.
Friday, April 28 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, April 29 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids learn about snake, turtle and frog anatomy, and watch the behavior of our resident aquatic turtles.
MAY- YOUNG GEOLOGISTS
Friday, May 5 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, May 6 – 10:00-10:45am
Young Explorers investigate our fossil collection, learn about dinosaurs, and dig for their own treasures.
Friday, May 12 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, May 13 – 10:00-10:45am
We investigate crystallization as we grow our own crystals and crack open geodes to reveal minerals inside.
Friday, May 19 – 10:00-10:45am
Saturday, May 20 – 10:00-10:45am
Kids love rocks and minerals. We try to identify different rocks and minerals and test our skills in a rock-stacking challenge.
parents' Night out - ROSWELL
Enjoy a night out while your kids spend the evening doing fun science activities and experiments.
- Ages 5-11
- Popcorn and drinks are included. Kids can bring their dinner if they want.
- $30/child (sibling discount available at checkout)
UPCOMING PARENTS' NIGHT OUT:
Valentine Science
Saturday, February 11 - 6:00-9:00pm
Kids experiment with candy chemistry as they create sugar density gradient and make a Skittles liquid rainbow, and of course, they make Valentine's oobleck.
Science of Leprechauns
Saturday, March 11 - 6:00-9:00pm
Kids use their design and engineering skills to create a leprechaun trap and learn about circuits to create a St. Patty's Day light-up-card.
Science of Light
Saturday, April 15 - 6:00-9:00pm
This evening, we explore light energy. Kids experiment with solar panels, glow sticks, color-changing beads, and glow in the dark substances to learn the science of light.
Forensics Science
Saturday, May 6 - 6:00-9:00pm
Kids learn the science of solving mysteries as they test their observation and interview skills, investigate fingerprints, and analyze clues left behind at our "crime scene."