Tag: STEM
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Genetics | Ages 13-15
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 DNA themed crafts and games, DNA extraction, transcription & translation, Punnett squares, and cladograms. They’ll even to learn to use PCR and Gel Electrophoresis equipment…
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The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12
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 in a movie real or just a “trick” of science, technology or math? In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 will…
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The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12
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 in a movie real or just a “trick” of science, technology or math? In this engaging, hands-on, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 will…
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3D Printing | Ages 9-12
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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students…
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3D Printing | Ages 9-12
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, class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 9-12 embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Jake Mendelssohn to unlock their creative potential through technology. Students…
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Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8
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 to power lights, sounds, and other functions. Get ready for soldering irons and circuit boards and wires! This 3-day program is part of the Talcott…
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Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5
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 crafting constellations to lunar landings, anything is possible when you reach for the stars! This 3-day program for students in grades 3-5 is part of…
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A Bite of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mtn.
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 of the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing on Talcott Mountain.” Put a * on your calendar for April 8th! A dramatic astronomical event happens in…
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Natural Disasters | Gr. 3-5
In Natural Disasters | Gr. 3-5: Put yourself (safely!) in a hair-raising lightning storm! Set off simulated volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Learn about some of Earth’s wildest natural disasters and place yourself right in the action with our green screen! School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science…
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Wild and Crafty | Gr. 3-5
In Wild and Crafty | Gr. 3-5: Discover your creative talents using materials found in nature. Experiment with natural dyes, plants, shells, and more! Create fairy houses with nature’s colors and textures. What you make is yours to keep! School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center!…