Tag: summer
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STEM-tastic Summer Preview/Open House
Join us on Saturday, April 5, from 1–3 PM for an exciting STEM-tastic Summer Preview at Talcott Mountain Science Center! Whether your child is already registered for our Summer of STEM Adventures or you’re still exploring options, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of Talcott firsthand. WHAT TO EXPECT: LEARN ABOUT US –…
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STEM in Motion | Gr. K-2
In STEM in Motion | Gr. K-2: Get ready to strengthen your mind and muscles in this class! Movement lessons and activities will be paired with STEM concepts to give everyone a challenge – and a workout. You’ll test your heart rate, create a larger-than-life circulatory system obstacle course, and even play some math tag!…
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3D Printing | Gr. 3-5
In 3D Printing | Gr. 3-5: 3D printers have opened up a world of do-it-yourself design and manufacturing, from game pieces to prosthetic arms. Using CAD programs and our suite of Prusa printers, you’ll be able to design and print your very own gadgets and 3D models to take home! School might be out for…
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LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2
In LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2: From cars to catapults, from motors to robots, you can explore science and technology with LEGO®. Bring your creativity as you compete in challenges to create bridges, towers, and other contraptions. There is a world of possibilities when using LEGO® bricks! School might be out for summer, but learning…
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Robotics: SPIKE Prime | Gr. 3-5
In Robotics: SPIKE Prime | Gr. 3-5: If you love robotics, this is the program for you! Assemble and program LEGO® SPIKE robots to tackle a variety of contests and challenges. Teamwork, perseverance, and programming skills will all be put to the test. School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the…
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Kinesiology: Science of Motion | Gr. 6-8
In Kinesiology: Science of Motion | Gr. 6-8: Get ready to strengthen your mind and muscles in this class! Movement lessons and activities will be paired with STEM concepts to give everyone a challenge – and a workout. You’ll test your heart rate, create a larger-than-life circulatory system obstacle course, and even play some math…
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LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2
In LEGO® Science | Gr. K-2: From cars to catapults, from motors to robots, you can explore science and technology with LEGO®. Bring your creativity as you compete in challenges to create bridges, towers, and other contraptions. There is a world of possibilities when using LEGO® bricks! School might be out for summer, but learning…
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Robotics: SPIKE Prime | Gr. 3-5
In Robotics: SPIKE Prime | Gr. 3-5: If you love robotics, this is the program for you! Assemble and program LEGO® SPIKE robots to tackle a variety of contests and challenges. Teamwork, perseverance, and programming skills will all be put to the test. School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the…
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Nature Collecting | Gr. 6-8
In Nature Collecting | Gr. 6-8: Learn how to find and catalogue nature like a real scientist! Using museum standards, you’ll spend the week creating an herbarium collection and an insect collection. On our mountaintop campus you will find plants and insects – and back in the lab you’ll identify, preserve, and label them. Includes…
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Geocaching: Treasure Hunt | Gr. 3-5
In Geocaching: Treasure Hunt | Gr. 3-5: Geocaching is high-tech hide-and-seek, a modern scavenger hunt. There are hidden treasures waiting to be found in mountains, forests, cities, and parks near you! Around the world, teams have hidden “caches” of items, and it is your job to find them. Learn GPS, create your own caches, and…