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Join us for a series of thrilling activities that honor the beauty and wonder of Mother Earth. Dive into hands-on workshops where you'll discover the importance of recycling, conservation, and sustainability through exciting experiments and interactive activities. Earth Day is April 22, 2024.

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Special Events

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Cloud in a Bottle: Feel the thrill of scientific discovery as you witness firsthand the magic of cloud formation, paving the way for a deeper exploration of atmospheric wonders outside.

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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Cotton Clouds: Uncover the secrets of cloud capacity! Armed with a pipet and a cotton ball, unleash your curiosity by dropping anywhere from 1 to 1000 droplets, pushing the limits to see just how much water these mystical clouds can hold.

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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Cloud Identification: Embark on a thrilling journey through the sky and dive into the fascinating world of clouds, discovering the four common types – cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and more! After learning about these majestic formations, unleash your creativity by choosing one cloud to craft and take home.

Where: INVISTA Science Station

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Cloud Viewer: Unleash your inner explorer and fashion your very own Cloud Viewer, empowering you to peer up at the sky and unlock the mysteries of the clouds above!

Where: CenterPoint EcoStation

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Rainsticks: Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of meteorology as you tilt the enchanting rainsticks provided, allowing the mesmerizing sounds of a simulated rainstorm to transport you on an exhilarating journey through the intricate wonders of the water cycle and the dynamic forces shaping our weather!

Where: CenterPoint EcoStation

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Earth Day Fans: Dive into a whirlwind of creativity as you transform colorful sheets recycled from leftover craft supplies and craft sticks into your very own personalized fan masterpiece!

Where: Junktion

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Helper Hats: Choose from a range of eco-friendly activities like planting trees, recycling, reducing waste, conserving water, and advocating for environmental protection. Then, unleash your creativity as you transform those ideas into a dazzling crown that showcases your dedication to helping the earth.

Where: Junktion

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Recycling Wheel: Embark on a journey of environmental stewardship as you delve into the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

Where: Junktion

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Hydraulic Flowers: Prepare to be enchanted as you embark on a mesmerizing journey to create your very own jar of flowers that comes to life with every push of a hydraulic syringe.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Honey Comb Home: Take turn strategically covering your honeycombs using the pattern blocks indicated by the spinner. The race is on to be the first to fill in any three honeycombs on your sheet and claim victory! Will you outmaneuver your opponent and become the ultimate honeycomb champion?

Where: ConocoPhillips Math Lab

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On-Going Activities

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Bright-Eyed Bunnies: Unleash your creativity as you craft a one-of-a-kind bunny art piece!

Where: Alexander Art Academy

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DNA Extraction: Get hands-on as you embark on the exhilarating task of extracting DNA from wheat germ, witnessing firsthand the incredible complexity and beauty of this fundamental molecule. With each step of the extraction process, from crushing the wheat germ to isolating the DNA strands, uncover the secrets of genetics and gain a newfound appreciation for the intricate machinery that drives life itself.

Where: Power Science Lab

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Pipe Cleaner Neuron:  From understanding the basics of neuron structure to witnessing the incredible speed at which signals travel along neural pathways, prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring world of neuroscience and gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable capabilities of the human brain.

Where: Power Science Lab

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DIY Laser Journals: Step into the world of bookbinding mastery as you learn the art of creating your very own personalized journal using state-of-the-art Glowforge laser cutting technology.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Message Switchboard: Get ready to engage your imagination and creativity as you harness the power of banana plugs to create messages on our dynamic seven-segment displays.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

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Trampoline Challenge: Armed with a G-Force sensor, embark on a thrilling mission to see if your trampoline design can successfully dampen the force of a falling object, preventing the sensor from triggering.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex