Tag: STEM

  • December Vacation – The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2

    December Vacation – The Science of Magic | Gr. K-2

    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…

  • December Vacation – Crafty Science | Gr. 4-8

    December Vacation – Crafty Science | Gr. 4-8

    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…

  • December Vacation – Ultimate Snowball Challenge | Gr. 3-5

    December Vacation – Ultimate Snowball Challenge | Gr. 3-5

    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…

  • Skygazing — An Introduction to Astrophotography

    Skygazing — An Introduction to Astrophotography

    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.

  • TMA’s Students Among Young Scientists & Engineers being Honored by CASE

    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Two Talcott Mountain Academy students — Leo Southam and Zachary Starr, both from Avon, CT — will be among Connecticut’s most talented young […]