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Science Sunday: Plastic Milk
Let’s talk about milk today! Even more specifically, let’s talk about an activity you can explore at home using milk. We can do something very
August 29, 2022
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Science Sunday: Centripetal Force
What happens when you flip a full cup of water upside down? All the water falls out, doesn’t it? Now, let’s add a little bit
July 18, 2022
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Science Sunday: Chemiluminescence
We are exploring the science behind a very popular item, especially in the summertime- glow sticks. If you have used a glow stick before, you
April 25, 2022
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Science Stories
STEM Learning Outside the Classroom: A Homeschool Interview
When Clark sees a package on his doorstep with a Connecticut Science Center address label affixed to it, he’s excited. His STEM in a Box
March 11, 2022
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Science Sunday: Mummification
We are thrilled to have Mummies of the World: The Exhibition on display at the Connecticut Science Center. This exhibition focuses on how human remains
March 7, 2022
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Science at Play: Arches and Eggs!
What do arches and eggs have in common? Both can be used to trick your mind with awesome illusions that we encourage you to try
February 16, 2022
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Science Sunday: Sticky Water
Welcome to another edition of Science Sunday. Did you know water is sticky? No, not like what we normally think of as sticky (candy, glue,
January 24, 2022
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Science Sunday: New Year’s Ball Drop
Happy New Year! Did you stay up late on December 31 to watch the ball drop and officially welcome in 2022? We of course had
January 3, 2022
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Science Sunday: Homemade Crystals
We see crystals in many different places in nature. Many of us probably think of rocks as crystals, but did you know that snowflakes are
December 6, 2021
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Science Sunday: STEM In a Box
Science Sunday today is inspired by one of our favorite programs here at the Science Center, STEM In a Box. STEM in a Box is
November 22, 2021
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Science At Play: Walking Colors
Materials to Collect 7 Clear plastic cups Tissue paper or paper towels Water Food coloring (primary colors to start) Try it! Start by
October 22, 2021
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Science Sunday: Experimenting with Colors
We are talking all about colors on this edition of Science Sunday, and this is an activity we encourage you to try along with us
September 13, 2021
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Science Sunday: Changing the Effects of Air
Hi everyone and welcome back to another edition of Science Sunday. Today we are talking about how we can change the effects of air once
August 30, 2021
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Science At Play: Balance Challenges
Hi everyone and welcome back to another Science At Play! We are so excited to bring you another science activity you can try at home
August 20, 2021
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Science Sunday: Air Pressure
You might have heard of air pressure before, but how much have you seen air pressure in action? Air pressure is the force air exerts
August 9, 2021
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