In the Connecticut Science Center’s latest exhibit, “Dinosaurs Around the World” you can find an unusual predatory dinosaur, Neovenator, which sports an elaborate crown of
In this ever-changing world, we at the Connecticut Science Center place our trust in science now, more than ever. So, we thought we would delve
Since 2500 BC, the Maya have grown and cultivated crops like maize (corn), squash, beans, tobacco, and cocoa, settling into an agricultural lifestyle quite different
Many civilizations, including the Maya, have specific social events that are celebrated as significant moments in an individual’s life. These events are called rites of
We are starting with an experiment I’m sure many of you have tried before. What happens to your hair when you rub a balloon on
I’ve never really understood why the word ‘dinosaur’ is used to describe something unintelligent, slow, or out-of-date.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
Materials to Collect Clear containers Water Oil Other safe liquids around your house to test Build it! Oil and Water Fill your container
Before we jump into our virtual field trip all about computing, we need to be on the same page about what a computer is and
Materials to Collect Bucket with a handle Marble Big bowl Try it! Place your marble into your big bowl. Keep the bottom
Happy spring everyone! I hope you are as thrilled about all the beautiful plants and flowers cropping up as I am (though hopefully you don’t
Materials to Collect Plastic cups String Rubber bands Stapler Paperclips Popsicle sticks Index cards or cardstock Build it! Laughing Cup: Poke a small hole
Narrated by Craig Sechler 66 million years ago something amazing happened. Something terrible and amazing. The dinosaurs had been the dominant species on planet Earth
If you could have just one superpower, what would it be? For a lot of people, flight or invisibility would be at the top of
Materials to Collect Playing card Empty plastic bottles Cup with a mouth smaller than a playing card Thumbtack Mesh or screen material Rubber band
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,
