Attention parents of middle schoolers in grades 6, 7, and 8! You are cordially invited to the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy Annual Secondary School Fair – an event designed to guide you and your child towards a bright future and academic success.
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Did you know that trees can talk to each other? And that some plants have exploding seeds? You may have heard about carnivorous plants, but did you know some plants eat bat droppings? Botany is a lot more exciting than you might think! This course will include a mixture of lessons, labs, and outdoor exploration.
Imagine being able to take gorgeous images of the night sky, startrails, the moon and more! Join Astronomer John Natale in the Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC) Planetarium to learn about the basics of astrophotography and how he learned the art of photographing the night sky on his own.
3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
Get ready for snow days with the The Ultimate Snowball Challenge! What makes the best snowball snow? How can you build an impenetrable snow fort? What’s the best kind of insulation to help you stay warm on a snowy day? We’ll learn the science behind snow just in time for winter fun. Please note: this program will run snow or shine, so please make sure to dress for the weather each day!
3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
Looking for hands-on learning? We put the “A” (art) in STEAM during this program! Students will do experiments, build models, create contraptions, and make works of art using science – resulting in plenty of cool projects to take home! This year at Talcott Mountain our theme is “sustainability” so there will be an added twist of re-using household materials.
3-DAY PROGRAM: Dec. 27, 28 & 29 | 9AM – 3PM
There’s some great science that seems magical, and some awesome tricks that you can make using science. Sharpen your skills and fool your friends! Learn illusions, tricks and much more! Cards, cups and balls, magic wands, disappearing coins and so much more! All materials are included, with plenty of take-home tricks!
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw […]
Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore […]
Hold the afternoon of April 8th for a special event on Talcott Mountain! Register below to receive word of updates here on the website for our eclipse festival “A Bite […]
Explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond! Journey through the cosmos in our planetarium, see the sun like never before, and fit the moon in your pocket. From […]
Do you want to light up the world? In this hands-on program for students in grades 6-8, you’ll design and build your own creative circuits, harnessing the power of electricity […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw […]
Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore […]
In this 6-week program ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 6-8 will explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond with Hannah Marye, Instructor. Students will journey through the cosmos […]
The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]
What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw […]
Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore […]
