Polar Science Adventures - January through March, 2008
FREE Family Science Workshops and Reading program!
Each year the Exhibit Museum collaborates with dozens of regional libraries to provide families with opportunities to read and explore science together. This year, learn about the fascinating frozen world at the ends of the Earth. In addition to incentives for families to read together organized by each library location, the Exhibit Museum facilitates free hands-on workshops each month from January through March for children ages 6-11 with a parent or guardian. Workshops take place at each library and at the Museum. (a complete schedule with registration phone numbers is available below.)
These workshops encourage parental involvement in children's hands-on science explorations, and are a great place to learn together! This program is ideal for children ages 6-11. Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Pfizer, and the Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation.
Workshop 1 - January
Ice Worlds: Why are the Poles so Cold?
At the Exhibit Museum on Sunday, January 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Free, but pre-registration is requested. To register, call (734) 764-0478.
Information on other sites, with dates, times, and phone numbers, is available below.
This workshop explores the North and South Poles, and explains why they are both so cold. Other questions answered include: What?s the difference between seawater and fresh water? What?s the difference between sea ice and land ice? From rock cores to ocean currents, we'll learn about the coldest places on Earth.
Workshop 2 - February
Frosty Life: Surviving at the Poles
At the Exhibit Museum on Sunday, February 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Free, but pre-registration is requested. To register, call (734) 764-0478.
Information on other sites, with dates, times, and phone numbers, is available below.
This workshop will explore the difficulties of life at the poles. What animals live there and how do they survive? Find out how polar bears swim in ice cold water and whether you can keep a penguin egg off the ice.
Workshop 3 - March
Melting Away: Protecting the Poles
At the Exhibit Museum on Sunday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Free, but pre-registration is requested. To register, call (734) 764-0478.
Information on other sites, with dates, times, and phone numbers, is available below.
What will happen as the polar ice melts? This workshop explores land ice and sea ice and the effect of their melting. How will it affect polar animals? How will it affect people? What can we do right now to help?
