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 @ Play
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 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 @ Play
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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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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Science @ Play
Science Sunday: Using Gloves Properly
Ok, so we all know that wearing gloves and facial covering is aiding us in stopping the spread of germs and illnesses in our communities.
April 20, 2020
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Science Stories
Virtual Field Trip: The Tech Interactive
Today, we are going to The Tech Interactive, a pioneering science and technology center in San Jose, CA! Nestled in the heart of a region
April 17, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Homemade Bernoulli Blowers
Materials to Collect Hairdryer Ping pong ball Leaf blower Beach ball Try it Out Turn on your hair dryer and point it so the
April 17, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Bird Watching
Looking for a fun way to observe the natural world while staying cozy indoors? Hang up some bird feeders where you can see them from
April 16, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Pitch Cups
Materials to Collect Multiples of same kind of cup Water Silverware Try it Out Fill your cups with varying amounts of water. Tap the
April 14, 2020
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Science Stories
Movie Mondays: Disney Nature Oceans
Feeling guilty about all that Netflix binging? Not to worry. The Connecticut Science Center is here to give you a few recommendations about educational content
April 13, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Backyard Wilderness
As the weather warms and the days get longer, the yearly migration of humans from couch to yard begins anew. Hopefully you are enjoying time
April 9, 2020
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At the Science Center
Enabling Student Thinking- From Home!
Whoa, so it might have felt like you blinked and your first few days of “homeschooling” have already flown by. If you’re anything like me,
April 8, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Physics Tricks
Materials to Collect Smooth surface Large container ½ full of water Tray Marker cap Tablecloth with no seamed edge Egg Try it! Tablecloth Trick: Set
April 7, 2020
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Science At Play: Homemade Lava Lamp
Materials to Collect Empty clear bottle (any size, but 1 liter works well) Water Oil (vegetable or other liquid oil) Food coloring Oil-based food coloring
March 31, 2020
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