The Science of Fun! Activities Tent

July 3rd & 4th – 5pm-9pm

Fun learning activities include:science-center-activities-tent

Brain Twister - Learn the difference lobes of the brain and how they function when you play this classic game iwth a brain busting twist!

Good Vibrations - Explore how your ears interpret vibrations to hear sound when we build a replica ear drum and “listen” to jumping rice. Then, see how sound moves with a water xylophone!

Balancing Act - Discover how valuable your senses are by trying to perform tasks without them!  Do you think you ca nhula hoop without using your hands?

Outta Sight! - Explore how your eyes and your brain work together to see the world around you.  Check out some cool optical illusions and make your very own pair of cellophane shades!

Food to Fuel! - Investigate how the food we eat converts into energy our body can use.  Then, explore how many calories are in some of your favorite foods and discover the amount of energy it takes to use them up!science-center-tent-sign2

Mighty Muscles - Our muscles are mighty important!  Examine how they work while you make a balloon muscle of your own.  Then, explore how the most important muscle in your body works hard to keep your blood pumping all day!July 3rd & 4th – 5pm-9pm

Be a Bonehead - You’re no dummy when you learn the importance of keeping your bones healthy.  Get an up close look at bones affected by a loss of calcium.

Science Matters!