Science-In-A-CrateChild & Youth Programs
Juvenile Programming
Fee must be paid at time of registration. Sorry, no refunds. Register in person at the library starting January 18, 2010.
Ways of Knowing: Teaching Time, Weather on a Trapline
Ages: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Join Clifford and his Mooshum out on the trapline to learn about weather. Test different fabrics, describe the effects of the Sun's energy on seasonal changes, learn how important observation is when forecasting weather, use digital equipment to measure and track local weather, and describe how uneven heating and cooling affects air movement. Crate will also be available Mar 1–10 for school visits. Please call the library for more details.
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $5
Making Waves: Hearing & Sound
Ages: 6, 7, & 8
Follow Crash the Robot as he prepares to make a movie about sound. Activities range from experimenting with instruments and monkeying around at the zoo to soundproofing a recording studio and learning about how sound travels through solids, liquids and gases. Crate will also be available Mar 24 – Apr1 for school visits. Please call the library for more details.
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $5