Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, which also has contributed to innovation and engineering advancements in a variety of technical fields. Learn about the origin of Origami, technical applications of origami in recent years and experience making an easy and fun Origami creation to take home! Origami paper and templates will be […]
We will be reading Solid, Liquid, Gassy by Ashley Spires and making three different kinds of slime today in Little Edisons. A fluffy cloud slime, a jiggly water slime, and a classic rubber slime are all on deck. Then, we compare the ingredients used in each one to see how they end up making very […]
Little Edisons learn about oxidization today, using a simple at-home experiment to unravel the case of the color changing penny. We will read by White Rabbit’s Color Book by Alan Baker and think about other objects in our lives that we see become oxidized, talking about rust, fireworks, apples, and more! miSci’s Little Edisons program, for kids […]
Relax and refocus amongst the stars in this group meditation session set to peaceful sounds in the quiet dark of miSci’s Suites-Bueche Planetarium, seek mindfulness and peace as the universe gently twinkles in the background. Please note that the Planetarium has comfortable, reclinable, theater seats. Participants may wish to bring their own mat or cushion […]
Join us to see one of the coolest solutions you can make with baking soda. Learn about solutions, super-saturation and how crystals form. Join us as we discover a secret ingredient left behind after the classic baking soda volcano experiment and use the remains of the fake lava to make hot Ice! Participants will also […]
Little Edisons will be putting on their physics hats this week! First, we read Newton and Me by Lynne Mayer, then we will use small torsion catapults to demonstrate the basics of movement and force. After, we head outside to use our pump rocket to see how far into the sky we can launch objects. […]
Catapults, pump rockets, and slingshots, oh my! Little Edisons read Forces: Physical Science for Kids by Andi Diehn, then craft their own slingshots using various materials. Then, we take them outside to see who can get objects to fly the farthest! What objects fly further, heavier, or lighter objects? Then, we come back inside to […]
In honor of our newest exhibit: Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion, this workshop will be about using simple machines to launch things! What can you get if you combine a spring and a lever? A catapult! Join us in learning a bit about engineering as we build miniature catapults and send small objects flying!
What sinks? What floats? What makes a good boat? Little Edisons read Boats: Speeding! Sailing! Cruising! By Patricia Hubbell , then use various objects and our scientific thinking skills to build the most water-worthy vessel we can craft. Then, we put them to the test in the water table, seeing if our boats have their […]
Is anyone else feeling warm? Little Edisons read The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk to explore solar heat and learn the sun is an important source of energy for everything on planet Earth. Then, we learn the true power of the sun by making a solar oven and using it […]
Join us for Forensic Fossils! Learn about how fossils are made and how the fossil record teaches us about extinct species like dinosaurs and trilobites. There will be interesting fossils from miSci’s archives on display for you to carefully inspect. Guests will have the opportunity to make their own replica trace fossil to take home. […]
We will read The Ocean, a touch and feel book, by Stephanie Babin. Students will discover the facts, feel, and functions of marine animals. - miSci’s Little Edisons program, for kids ages 3 to 5, is fun way to nurture the curiosity of pint-sized future engineers, chemists, and inventors. Sessions are 45 minutes long and feature hands-on […]