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Science Sunday: Building Rockets
If you are looking for a fun activity to do this weekend, we are going to show you how to build a rocket at home.
June 29, 2020
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How to Create the Best At Home Field Day
It’s the end of the school year and that usually means Field Day! A fun-filled day of playing, and running around outside with your friends.
June 26, 2020
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Science At Play: Liquefaction
Materials to Collect Plastic container Sand Water Materials to put in the sand that both float and sink (Blocks, rocks, Lego structures, ping pong
June 23, 2020
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Virtual Field Trip: Dinosaurs
I’ve never really understood why the word ‘dinosaur’ is used to describe something unintelligent, slow, or out-of-date. Dinosaurs hosted an incredible range of adaptations including
June 19, 2020
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Science At Play: Fun with Density
Materials to Collect Clear containers Water Oil Other safe liquids around your house to test Build it! Oil and Water Fill your container
June 16, 2020
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Science Sunday: Checking Out the Rooftop Garden
You may know about our Rooftop Garden on Level 6 of the Science Center, but did you know that the plaza is actually a rooftop
June 15, 2020
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Science Sunday: Pulleys
Today, we are showing you a fun activity you can try at home with your family or friends. Do you think you can pull someone
June 8, 2020
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Science At Play: Animal Communications
Materials to Collect A trusted animal companion (dog, cat, bearded dragon, rabbit, etc.) Your pet’s favorite treats Two identical cups that you cannot see through
June 4, 2020
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Science At Play: Make Your Own Sound Toys
Materials to Collect Plastic cups String Rubber bands Stapler Paperclips Popsicle sticks Index cards or cardstock Build it! Laughing Cup: Poke a small hole
June 3, 2020
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Science Stories
Mosquitoes and Ticks: What Can We Do and Why We Should Care?
I’m sure everyone reading this has encountered at least one of these pesky pests before. Today, I’m writing to tell you more about these pests,
June 2, 2020
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Science At Play: Air Pressure Pranks
Materials to Collect Playing card Empty plastic bottles Cup with a mouth smaller than a playing card Thumbtack Mesh or screen material Rubber band
May 26, 2020
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Science Sunday: Making Chalk
Happy Memorial Day! We hope you were able to get outside this weekend and enjoy the nice weather. Summer is just starting here in Connecticut,
May 25, 2020
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Virtual Field Trip: Mars
In July 2020, a rover named Perseverance will blast off towards Mars to hunt for evidence of extraterrestrial life. This is just the latest in
May 22, 2020
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Science At Play: Pen Chromatography
Materials to Collect Tall cups Coffee filters Tape Different black markers Pencil Water or rubbing alcohol Try it Out Cut your coffee filters
May 20, 2020
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Science At Play: Pond Water Critters
Four of our Connecticut Science Center campers looking for critters in their bowl of pond water. Materials to Gather: -A Net -A Bucket -Boots
May 19, 2020
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