Science
Exposed!
New
Program Series for Kids
It's
never too early to introduce your child to the wondrous world of science.
Whether your child is a budding scientist or if you're looking for
extra-special, extra-curricular enrichment activities, check out Port Discovery's Science Exposed
Programs, designed for children in Kindergarten through
Second Grade.
The Science of Small: Nanoscience Exposed!
Series Dates: Saturday, March 2, 9,
16, and 23
Time:
9 am - 10 am
Join Scientist Sarah in this 4-week program series for a unique
exploration of the world of Nano, where you'll discover just how small Nano
is; experience the fascinating things that can happen when things get
small, and learn about new technologies that are being created with Nano!
Each week, you and your child will enjoy an engaging story and
interactive demonstrations, followed by a science experiment. Participants will
make their own NANO molecule; extract DNA; create a stained glass
piece of art; learn about liquid body armor and more! After each class, you can
enjoy a day of play in the museum.
Week 1: Experience size and
discover just how small Nano is.
Week 2: Discover the unexpected
things that can happen on the
Nanoscale.
Week 3: Explore how scientists study and build things that are
too small to see.
Week 4: Learn where Nano
can be found in nature and develop
new
Nanotechnologies.
EcoKids: Ecoscience
Exposed!
Series Dates: Saturday, April 20 & 27,
May 4 & 11
Time: 9 am - 10 am
Habitats...Food webs... Conservation... Oh my! Join Scientist Sarah in
this 4-week program
series for a unique exploration on how living things relate and
interact with each other and their environment.
Each week, you and your child will enjoy an engaging story and
interactive demonstrations, followed by a hands-on science project.
Budding scientists can make their own terrarium; dissect an owl pellet;
create paper from recycled materials; and fashion a fish. Plus, predict the
effects of acid rain; learn about Venus Fly Trap adaptation and more!
After each class, you can enjoy a day of play in the museum.
Week 1: Learn about
habitats and ecosystems
Week 2: Explore Food
Webs and Life Cycles through dissection
Week 3: Uncover the
mystery of natural selection and see how organisms
adapt to live in their environment.
Week 4: Find out what
you can do to protect our environment. Filtrate your own
water and learn how to make paper.
The Science of Small and EcoKids program
series are open to children in Kindergarten
through Second Grade and will be limited to 15
children per series on a first come, first-served basis.
Program Fee:
Includes program admission for 1 child and 1 adult for one,
4-week session of your choice.
- $75 members
- $95 non-members
Double Session Discount!
Register for both sessions and receive 10% off!
- $135 members
- $170 non-members
You may add up to 1 sibling or friend if child meets age
requirement.
Additional child: $50 members/$60 non-members, per session.
One additional adult is welcome to attend.
However, non-member adults will be charged $13.95 each week he/she
chooses to attend. Member adults are free. Payment is due upon registration.
Discount parking is available at Harbor Park Garage.
Each session is limited to 15 children and is
on a first-come, first served basis. To register, or for more information,
please contact Kelly Hawkins at 410.864.2726 or email khawkins@portdiscovery.org.
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Important Information
- Program
is designed for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Each
child participant must be accompanied by an adult during each week of the
program series. Children may not be dropped off.
- There
is a maximum limit of 2 child participants per adult. Siblings or other
children not participating in the program are not permitted to stay in the
museum for the duration of the program.
- One
additional adult may attend the session. Non-member adults will be charged
$13.95 per week to cover the cost of admission to the Museum. Payment will
be due upon registration. Member adults are free.
- Make
up classes will only be scheduled if class is canceled by Port Discovery
as a result of inclement weather or other emergency. The instructor will
contact families directly if class is canceled.
- Receipt
of full payment is required to reserve your child's spot and is
non-refundable unless Port Discovery cancels the series.
- Class
size is limited to 15 child participants on a first-come,
first-served basis. If we cannot meet the minimum number
of participants, the series will be canceled and payment will be
refunded.
