Fresh produce comes in a wide variety of bright colors, and it’s healthy too! Next time you’re at the store with the little ones try to pay attention to the colors of all the food you’re getting. Different colored fruits and vegetables have different nutrients. A fun way to teach kids this idea is to promote eating an entire rainbow as a way to get the most nutrients.
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STEAM Learning Lab – The Buzz on Bees
Today, we are visiting The Farm here in the museum. Tucked into the corner of Kid’s Eye View, The Farm lets museum visitors ride a horse, care for crops and tend to some broody chickens. We especially love the picture of a cute piggy, so today we are going to make a cute piggy of our very own!
STEAM Learning Lab – Dances from Around the World
Dancing has been a favorite way for people to tell stories, express emotion, and get active since the beginnings of history. Join us as we learn about popular dances from all over the world.
STEAM Learning Lab – Tulip Dissection, Learning the Parts of a Flower
As spring arrives, there are beautiful flowers to enjoy. Even though flowers look different from each other, they all have the same basic parts. We are going to look inside a flower and see the different parts that it is made of! Make sure to always get permission before picking a flower and have an adult help you with this activity.
Maude Bonney
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Puppet Show | The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk
A children’s classic, with a few twists. Jack is worried about the noisy thunder shaking up his farm. A slick salesman, a few magic beans, and he is climbing the beanstalk to investigate. It’s that pesky giant, of course – sneezing!
Fiber Arts and the Women of the Bayeux Tapestry
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Beatrix Potter
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The Science of Sameera Moussa
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Sacagawea and Coin Rubbing
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Cheng I Sao and Making Boats
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Puppet Show | The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk
A children’s classic, with a few twists. Jack is worried about the noisy thunder shaking up his farm. A slick salesman, a few magic beans, and he is climbing the beanstalk to investigate. It’s that pesky giant, of course – sneezing!
Cleopatra and Hieroglyphs
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Kehinde Wiley Self Portrait
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Alfred L. Cralle Spoon Experiment
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The Real McCoy Train Name Art
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Puppet Show | The Princess and the Frog
In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, an ugly ogre turns the prince into a frog! When a princess drops her golden ball into the pond, the frog offers to get it, but only if she makes him certain promises. Will she really have to kiss the frog?
Faith Ringgold Paper Quilts
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Puppet Show | The Princess and the Frog
In this charming Brother’s Grimm tale, an ugly ogre turns the prince into a frog! When a princess drops her golden ball into the pond, the frog offers to get it, but only if she makes him certain promises. Will she really have to kiss the frog?
Phillis Wheatley Quill Pens
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Billie Holiday and the Science of Sound
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Puppet Show | The Lion and the Mouse
Aesop’s Fable: The Lion and the Mouse, a story that proves that even the smallest of us can be a big helper.
Winnie The Pooh Day
Celebrate A.A. Milne’s Birthday! Bring a favorite stuffed animal friend to the museum and learn about the creator of Winnie the Pooh.
Puppet Show | The Lion and the Mouse
Aesop’s Fable: The Lion and the Mouse, a story that proves that even the smallest of us can be a big helper.
Make a Gift: Holiday Card
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Make a Gift: Holiday Card
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Menorahs
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Jewlery Making
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Make a Gift: Printed Bag
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
Make a Gift: Printed Bag
In the STEAM Studio 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. Programs may vary from short 10-15 minute introductory activities to more in-depth family learning experiences that can last 30 to 60 minutes.
