One of the best ways to teach kids about science is through play. By doing these experiments with toy cars, we can teach kids about physics and the scientific process.
Tag Archives: learning
STEAM Learning Lab – Presidential Debate Activity
The election is getting so close! As part of our election activities, this month we are going to talk about the debates. Sometimes kids can get confused and think that debates are arguments, but really debates have a lot of rules and are a chance for candidates to show how their different viewpoints compare to one another.
STEAM Learning Lab – Dinosaur Footprint Cookies
Therizinosaurus, meaning “Scythe Lizard” is a genus of dinosaur named for its gigantic hand claws. Today, we are going to make our own dinosaur tracks for us to eat!
STEAM Learning Lab – Move Like a Dinosaur Game
As we get ready to move like our reptilian friends, let us pause to consider the weird and exceptional example of Spinosaurus. Talk about how different dinosaurs moved and use this game as a fun excuse to get ourselves moving!
STEAM Learning Lab – Dinosaur Skeleton
The Allosaurus is Utah’s very own state fossil. This large carnivorous dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic Period. The Allosaurus, which means “different lizard,” was discovered in 1877, and scientists were surprised by its hollow vertebrae.
STEAM Learning Lab – Rosh Hashanah Yarn Apples
Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish Holiday that literally means “head of the year.” It is always the 1st day of the 7th month in the Jewish Calendar, which means it falls sometime in September or October.
STEAM Learning Lab – Rosh Hashanah
We will be talking about this important Jewish Holiday and making yarn apples.
STEAM Learning Lab – Shaving Cream Marbling
Have you ever opened an old book and been amazed by the marbled paper on the inside? While the paper is beautiful, it could also act as a security measure for important documents. Learn about this fun technique in today’s STEAM Learning Lab!
STEAM Learning Lab – Leaf Color Chemistry
Looking outside we can see the first leaves starting to change color as fall begins. While kids understand that leaves changing colors (and falling off trees) is something that happens every autumn, and some may even understand that this happens from a lack of chlorophyll, this is a great experiment to really help them understand how leaves get their colors.
STEAM Learning Lab – Jacob Lawrence City Scape
Today we are celebrating the birthday of famous artist, Jacobs Lawrence. Lawrence was born on September 7th, 1917 and is one of the best known African-American painters of the 20th century. Throughout his life, he found ways to help teach others in his community, and also to capture daily life in New York and Harlem.
STEAM Learning Lab – Jacob Lawrence Birthday
In this special STEAM Learning Lab, we will be making collage cityscapes and talking about colors in art!
STEAM Learning Lab – Pinecone Weather Station
It is a perfect time for a walk as fall approaches! No matter your age, nature walks can be a great chance to practice science in a fun way. It is an especially valuable way to introduce very young children to scientific inquiry. Today, we are going to be setting up a science experiment with pinecones.
STEAM Learning Lab – Gelatin Magnifying Glass
We all know someone who wears glasses in order to see better. By using Jell-o in a rounded shape, we can alter the way light is entering our eye and enhance our ability to see.
STEAM Learning Lab – Learning About Candidates!
From now until the presidential election we are going to have a monthly lesson about how the election process works! Last month we talked about registering to vote, and this month we are talking about the candidates!
STEAM Learning Lab – No-Mess Masterpiece
Paint is amazing but can be messy. This activity uses plastic wrap to create a clean version of fingerpainting. This activity is also sensory friendly and can allow children to feel the sensation of wet paint while staying clean.
STEAM Learning Lab – Make your own Harmonica
We all know that music can be a great way to connect art and science. Today’s Harmonicas not only look cool but are a great chance to think about how a Harmonica works. Just like a real, metal harmonica, our Harmonica will rely on air being forced to pass around an object and create a vibration.
STEAM Learning Lab – Marble Runs
How do people build roller coasters? How do they know they won’t get stuck somewhere on the track? Physicists have to carefully design coasters to ensure that they are not only fun but safe as well! In this activity, we make our own coasters and attach them to our walls.
STEAM Learning Lab – Garden Terrarium
Did you know that Discovery Gateway partners with Girl Scouts to offer online STEAM activities? This past week we learned how to make 4 friendship bracelets.
STEAM Learning Lab – Secret Thread Zipper Bracelet
Did you know that Discovery Gateway partners with Girl Scouts to offer online STEAM activities? This past week we learned how to make 4 friendship bracelets.
Children’s Festival To-Go!
This year, the 2020 World Connections Children’s Festival will be a new, virtual experience. Children’s Festival To-Go! invites you to celebrate the diverse cultures in Utah by joining us on a road trip across the state and sharing new virtual experiences.
STEAM Learning Lab – Kitchen Utensil Bubble Wands
This is a fun experiment that is perfect for a hot summer day. It’s also a good way to get even the youngest children thinking like a scientist, and reinforcing that science is fun! By doing this informal experiment your children will learn about making predictions, designing experiments and comparing the results.
Parent Learning Lab
Let’s get together virtually! Sarah Grant from DDI Vantage will be joining us to talk about Sensory Strategies for Parents.
STEAM Learning Lab – Let’s Vote!
Voting is an important part of being an American. While only people ages 18 and older can vote, it is important for children to learn about the voting process and feel excited about their opportunity to vote someday.
STEAM Learning Lab – Ice Cream in a Bag
Happy Pioneer Day! Let’s celebrate by making this tasty dessert and do a fun science experiment.
STEAM Learning Lab – Simple Machines
Today we are learning about simple machines. Simple machines are devices with few or no moving parts that make work easier. Without the help of simple machines, a lot of the things we do would be much more difficult!
STEAM Learning Lab – Healthy Frozen Treats
Summer in Utah is warming up fast! A great way to beat the heat is with a cool and yummy treat! This is a fun way to get your kids into in the kitchen to help you make something healthy and delicious. You can you use many different kinds of fruit and fun molds, so get creative and stay cool!
Parent Learning Lab
Let’s get together virtually! Maria and Dawn from Hello Music will be chatting about Playful Parenting. We’ll hear some easy, real-life strategies followed by a chance to connect with other parents about how they are tackling being a Playful Parent during 2020.
STEAM Learning Lab – Bee Hotel
Do you know that 90% of bees are solitary bees? Unlike Queen Steve and her hive, solitary bees live alone out in the wild. Solitary bees don’t make honey, but they are responsible for pollinating a majority of wild plants and 30% of agricultural crops.
STEAM Learning Lab – Silly Mural Walk
Murals are a painting that is painted directly onto a wall. The Gateway Center is home to our museum, and also the most murals of any block in Salt Lake City. This month, Discovery Gateway has commissioned local artist, Sharilyn Shumway, to add a mural on our first floor.
STEAM Learning Lab – Red, White and Blue Slime
Engineers make buildings of all shapes and sizes, but most of them start with the same basic building blocks. Learn about different shapes and discover which are the strongest in this simple building activity.
