Science @ Play
Science At Play: Sand Drags
Materials to Collect Sand Tray or flat surface for the sand Wooden block with string attached (taped/stapled) Water Pipette, or some way to
May 6, 2020
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Museum From Home
Science @ Play
Science At Play: Soap Boats
Materials to Collect Milk Soap Foam (takeout boxes work great) Food coloring Toothpicks A big container of water Shallow plate Try it
May 5, 2020
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Science @ Play
Your Very First Stargazing Trip
When we’re asked to make observations of nature, sometimes it feels like a quiz. What am I supposed to be seeing? If you go out
May 1, 2020
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Science At Play: Make Your Own Lung Model
The lungs are respiratory organs that are vital to the breathing process and necessary to acquire life-giving oxygen. Learn how your lungs work by using
April 30, 2020
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Science At Play: Fun Sensory Play Recipes
It is definitely fun to get messy and play with squishy, moldable sensory items like doughs and slime. The two we have to share with
April 29, 2020
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At the Science Center
Experiencing Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed- The Maya Calendar
The Maya people had many innovative and defining practices and structures that helped their civilization flourish. The Maya had a numeric system, games, aqueducts, and
April 29, 2020
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Science At Play: Coding at Home
Sitting down in front of a computer to embark on your first coding adventure can sound like the beginning of an epic journey to some;
April 28, 2020
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Movie Monday: Dream Big
Feeling guilty about all that Netflix binging? Not to worry! We’re excited to share one of our favorite films that is not only inspirational and
April 27, 2020
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Science Sunday: Diet Coke and Mentos
Materials to Collect Unopened diet coke Mentos (any flavor) An outdoor space Old clothes Try it! Place your new bottle of diet coke in
April 27, 2020
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Science At Play: Strawberry DNA
Materials to Collect Strawberries (fresh or frozen) Resealable sandwich bag Dish soap Water Salt Measuring spoons Cold rubbing alcohol (91% isopropyl alcohol from the drugstore
April 25, 2020
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Science Stories
Virtual Field Trip: Yellowstone National Park
Why is it Worth Checking this Place Out? The impact Yellowstone’s geology has had on the region, continent, and world for millions of years cannot
April 24, 2020
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Science At Play: Cloud in a Bottle
Materials to Collect: 2 Liter Bottle Isopropyl Alcohol Bike Pump Duct Tape Try it Out: Remove the label from the 2 liter bottle
April 23, 2020
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Science Stories
Highlighting the Helpers Around Hartford
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the community pull together by staying apart to flatten the curve. From these extraordinary circumstances, we’ve been inspired
April 22, 2020
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At the Science Center
The Maya and Butterflies: Then and Now
Butterflies have become an integral and fun addition to the Science Center over the past couple of years and as we explore our newest traveling
April 21, 2020
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Movie Mondays: Chasing Coral
Watching time tick away while you click through YouTube clips? Why not watch something inspirational? This week Netflix has made Chasing Coral available for free
April 20, 2020
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