Science Surprise
Weekly Topics
Bugs!
Children are introduced to the world of entomology. Children see from an insect’s \npoint of view with an interchangeable lens viewer to take home.
Detective Science
Children are introduced to the scientific techniques used to investigate and analyze crime scene evidence. They take home a kit to record their own vital information.
Earthworks
Children dig into Earth science! Earth’s layers are introduced with a spotlight on its outer rocky layer. The children make and take home a sedimentator.
Kitchen Chemistry
Children get clued in on the chemical reactions that occur when they prepare, analyze, and digest their food. The hands-on, clear digestive-track model extends this concept at home!
Mad Machines
Children discover how simple machines make our lives easier. They learn about forces and work. They take home their own Drag racer.
Movie Effects
Exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities allow children to discover the science behind the amazing sound and weather effects from the movies.
Science of Toys
Children test, play, and learn the science of toys through toy-themed centers. Their energy investigation continues at home with the Mad Science Yo-Yo.
Walloping Weather
Children conduct hands-on experiments to understand how and why weather occurs. Children take home the color-changing Sun Beads kit to detect ultraviolet light from the sun.