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Homeschool Behind the Scenes: Urban Farming
May 2, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Go Behind the Scenes
Step behind the scenes of the Discovery Center and learn about the science of running exhibits, critter care, and tech! Best for children ages 8-14. Includes admission for one adult and one child.
Price
$10 members (one adult and one child)
$30 non members (one adult and one child)
$10 for every additional child
Lessons
| Date | Time | Topic | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7. 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Critter Care | Learn how to spot the differences in male and female cockroaches, and learn how they fend off predators in the wild. |
| February 14, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Exhibit Tune Up | Take apart, fix, and see the inner workings of our Van De Graaff Generator with our Exhibits Director. |
| February 21, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Tech Time | Learn the basics of coding with one of our tech specialists and get started on making your own app. |
| February 28, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Urban Farming | Learn what it takes to be an aeroponic farmer at an indoor community farm thanks to our friends at OACAC. |
| March 7, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Critter Care | Take care of the goldfish and learn about the careful balance of their ecosystem. |
| March 14, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Exhibit Tune Up | Take apart, fix, and see the inner workings of our ATM with our Exhibits Director. |
| March 21, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Tech Time | Create your own 3D designs in CAD, and learn about reverse engineering with our 3D printed Mars Rover project. |
| March 28, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Urban Farming | Learn about the power of pH and the roles of different nutrients in our Tower Gardens thanks to our partners at OACAC! |
| April 4, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Critter Care | Watch a chicken embryo develop and learn the purpose of the shell in the growth cycle. |
| April 11, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Exhibit Tune Up | Take apart, fix, and see the inner workings of our Hot/Cold Hand exhibit with our Exhibits Director. |
| April 18, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Tech Time | Learn how drones work and the different ways we can use them from farming to photography. |
| April 25, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Urban Farming | Help plant our newest round of crops for our indoor Tower Gardens thanks to our friends at OACAC! |
| May 2, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 am | Urban Farming | Harvest one of our indoor Tower Gardens, and see how our farm is helping the community thanks to our friends at OACAC! |