We are excited to work with the UMFA to showcase one of their current art exhibits, Beyond the Divide: Merchant, Artist, Samurai in Edo Japan. Even though the museum is closed, you can still check out the exhibit online. Today, they are going to teach about us the history of Japanese folding screens and show us how to make a fun paper screen.
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STEAM Learning Lab – Work Together Wednesday
This week we are participating in Week of The Young Child (WOYC). WOYC is a national celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and invites parents, teachers and caregivers to spend the week focusing on early learning opportunities. This year we have moved the celebration online and are delighted to be joined by five guest organizations. Throughout this week we will explore each day’s theme through performances, projects and virtual visits with our partners. Today we are participating in Work Together Wednesday
STEAM Learning Lab – Tasty Tuesday
This week we are participating in the Week of The Young Child (WOYC). WOYC is a national celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and invites parents, teachers and caregivers to spend the week focusing on early learning opportunities. This year we have moved the celebration online and are delighted to be joined by five guest organizations. Throughout this week we will explore each day’s theme through performances, projects and virtual visits with our partners. Today we are participating in Tasty Tuesday with our partners Red Butte Garden!
STEAM Learning Lab – Music Monday
Today is Music Monday, and we will be making a simple musical instrument. We are also joined by Hello Music. Hello Music offers family-style classes in the museum with a focus on teaching young children. Today, they are offering a free music class that you can do at home.
STEAM Learning Lab – Sweet Bunny Face Treats
Thanks for participating in our virtual Bunny Hop! Today we are going to do some fancy food art. So many of the items in our kitchen have an interesting shape or color and other items can be sliced into any shape you want. Take some time to notice the shape, texture and color of the items we are using today. Once you are all done, you will have a yummy treat!
STEAM Learning Lab – Bunny Hop Masks
Rabbits coming out of their burrows, with their families, are one of the first signs of spring. Today we are going to pretend to be bunnies my making a bunny mask. Print out this mask, and add your own fun touches to it.
STEAM Learning Lab – Fizzy Tie-Dye Eggs
One of the funnest things to do in the spring is to have a egg hunt. These seed bomb “eggs” are not only colorful and fun, but any left outside can sprout into a plant for a fun surprise later.
STEAM Learning Lab – Seed Bomb Eggs
One of the funnest things to do in the spring is to have a egg hunt. These seed bomb “eggs” are not only colorful and fun, but any left outside can sprout into a plant for a fun surprise later.
STEAM Learning Lab – Homemade Easter Baskets
Hoppy spring! At the Museum we usually celebrate spring with our annual Bunny Hop Event. Because we are not able to do the event this year, we decided to bring the party to you online! This week we’ll be posting fun activities for you and your family to do so you can have your very own Bunny Hop at home.
STEAM Learning Lab – Moon Phases
Tuesday, April 7th will have the first full moon of Spring 2020! It will appear at roughly the same time as flowers are blooming and therefore is nicknamed the “pink moon.” Use this creative project to learn more about the lunar cycle and make some wall art at the same time!
STEAM Learning Lab – Optical Illusion
Happy April Fools’ Day! Did you know that your own eyes can play tricks on you? While the retina of your eye can perceive visual changes pretty fast, images linger for around one-tenth to one-twentieth of a second. This is called the “persistence of vision.” Making a Thaumatrope is a way to trick your own eyes by blurring 2 images together!
STEAM Learning Lab – Photo Scavenger Hunt
Famous artists like Dorothea Lange used their camera to capture interesting perspectives, and help people think about daily life in a new way. Take a camera and try some activities!
STEAM Learning Lab – Holi Celebration
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival, which celebrates the return of spring. A big part of this celebration is the color throw. This is a wonderful activity to share with the whole family! No matter your age everyone will enjoy this festival of colors! So get ready to have your own Holi celebration at home, here are two fun activities to get the party started!
STEAM Learning Lab – Pointillism
Pointillism is a artistic technique where you make a picture using just dots. The most famous example is “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat. Today, we are going to use dots to make a picture of the states of matter
STEAM Learning Lab
Join Discovery Gateway every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for our STEAM Learning Lab! While the museum is temporarily closed we will continue to bring programming to you and your family!
STEAM Learning Lab
Join Discovery Gateway every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for our STEAM Learning Lab! While the museum is temporarily closed we will continue to bring programming to you and your family!
Louis Armstrong: Jazzy Trumpets
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Regina Anderson Theater
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Benjamin Banneker: Make a Map
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Mary Maynard Daly Chemical Reactions
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Jacob Lawrence Panel Art
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Mae Jamison Rockets
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
STEAM Lab Programming
Discovery Gateway’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs offer a wide variety of real world, inquiry-based, participant-focused, and engaging experiences.
Illuminate Kids Lab
Light up the world with the Illuminate Salt Lake Festival, and join us for our own light based fun! These free activities will take place in the Learning Center on the bottom floor of the museum. Admission to the musum is not included.
Science | Yucky Worms Lab
Join us in the STEAM Lab for science focused experiences!
ILLUMINATE Kids Lab
Located in Discovery Gateway’s Learning Center on the Street Level FREE Festival Admission Discovery Gateway will host the Kids Lab with hands-on activities and giant light art installations! Join the ILLUMINATE event to see your community in a whole new light!
