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Jellybot: Soft, Aquatic, Bio-inspired Engineering
In this three session program, Students will explore density, buoyancy, thrust, and other physics concepts through a variety of engineering design challenges using jellyfish and other aquatic organisms for inspiration. Throughout this process, they will collect and interpret data, test and redesign their device, and then take on a series of challenges. At the end of the program, students will pilot real-life robotic jellyfish created by local engineering firm, Creare LLC. **Enrollment for this program includes three sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18, and 25Filter Events Click to access filters
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Program(s) for starting 12/05/2020
Messy Mixtures Virtual Workshop, Session 2 (for children ages 6-8)
3:30 PM
In this virtual workshop for children ages 6-8, we will mix, experiment and get messy with science. Each week we will focus on a different experiment, use a variety of…
Audience: Children, Virtual Workshop Series
Location: Via Zoom; details to follow after registration
Cost: $85 (members), $100 (non-members)
This Event is Full
View Event DetailsArtful Insects Virtual Workshop, Session 1 (for ages 9-12)
10:00 AM
Learn about the intricate beauty, anatomy, and adaptations of insects during this three week series as we meet the museum’s live insect collection up close on your screen,…
Audience: Children, Preteens and Teens, Virtual Workshop Series
Location: Via Zoom; details to follow after registration
Cost: $85 (members), $100 (non-members)
This Event is Full
View Event DetailsDiscovering Norwich: Prickly Neighbors in the Woods
6:30 PM
Norwich’s nonprofits have teamed up to offer a program series ON ZOOM to help the community get out and about to explore Norwich and meet neighbors. Join Montshire Educator…
Audience: Adults, Children, Families
Location: Via Zoom
Pre-Registration Required
View Event DetailsScience Story Time: Ice Challenge
10:30 AM
Explore the world of ice fishing in One Frozen Lake by Deborah Jo Larson, then try to extract your own fish from a block of ice.
Audience: Children, Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsScience Story Time: Ice Challenge
10:30 AM
Explore the world of ice fishing in One Frozen Lake by Deborah Jo Larson, then try to extract your own fish from a block of ice.
Audience: Children, Families, Science Story TIme
Cost: Free with Museum Admission
View Event DetailsIgloo Build at Home
We give you the online resources to create your own Igloo Build experience at home. Participate in as much as you’d like! Pick and choose which and how many of the resources…
Audience: Families, Igloo Build and the Science of Winter
Cost: $30 (members), $40 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
Event Notes: registration closed
View Event DetailsSolar-Powered Critters (inspired by 2040)
10:00 AM
Motivated by his 4-year-old daughter and concern for the planet she will inherit, filmmaker Damon Gameau’s 2040 shares his global journey to meet the innovators and change…
Audience: Families, Virtual Family Science Workshops, Virtual Workshop Series
Cost: Free
This Event is for Members Only
This Event is Full
View Event DetailsCreative Costumes (Virtual Family Science Workshop)
10:00 AM
Create a fantastical hat, a crazy mask or cool costume with upcycled materials like cardboard, wrapping paper, ribbons and bows. Imagination, engineering and sustainability meet…
Audience: Children, Families, Virtual Family Science Workshops, Virtual Workshop Series
Location: Via Zoom; details to follow after registration
Cost: $20 (members), $25 (non-members)
Event Notes: Program is canceled
View Event DetailsSalty Science (Virtual Family Science Workshop)
1:00 PM
Open those kitchen cabinets and grab some supplies for some family kitchen science. Together we’ll explore dissolving, density and evaporation with classic experiments from…
Audience: Virtual Family Science Workshops, Virtual Workshop Series
Location: Via Zoom; details to follow after registration
Cost: 20 (members), 25 (non-members)
Pre-Registration Required
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