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May 2008 EVENTS
Programs are free with admission unless a
registration fee is indicated.
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11;
Treat your Mom or Grandmother to a free day at The Discovery
Museums!
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26:
Both Museums
OPEN 9:00 – 4:30 PM
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ACTON
EARTH DAY: STREAMING CHEMISTRY Saturday 10:00 – 3:00 PM OFFSITE PROGRAM at St. Matthews Church, Acton Discover the importance of clean water in the environment through hands on activities in honor of the 2008 Chemists Celebrate Earth Day theme of "Streaming Chemistry". Sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation. |
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HAIR – IT’S
CHEMICAL! Wednesday 3:00 PM Science Discovery Curly or straight – have you ever wondered why? Learn about the fascinating structure and properties of hair from hairdresser Gloria Gadoua. Try fun experiments to explore hair’s elasticity, strength, and complex chemical structure. Sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation. |
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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITH MS. KARINA Thursday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Come and explore sound through singing and playing. Making music and sharing music together can be educational and fun! Ms Karina has 10+ years of certified musical teaching experience. Find out more at www.artstorymusic.com. |
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FLOWERS Friday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Moms, Grammies, and Aunts all love flowers. Craft a bunch of blossoms to give the special woman in your life. |
14 OUTDOOR DINOSAUR DIG Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children’s Discovery Conduct your own paleontology dig in our giant outdoor sandbox. Bring a dinosaur and join in the fun! We’ll provide the sand, tools, and fossils. |
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BUTTERFLIES Friday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Beautiful butterflies made by you! Mix some colors, add water, and you have your own specially designed butterfly. |
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EXHIBIT EXCITEMENT: BESSIE NEEDS A BATH! Saturday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Plenty of soap bubbles and sponges will be on hand to ensure our favorite dinosaur gets nice and clean. Don’t’ forget in between her toes! |
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HOW DOES YOUR
GARDEN GROW? Saturday 10:30 AM Science Discovery What do plants need to grow strong and healthy? Learn about proper planting techniques and secrets for successful gardening from Samantha and Elaine Callahan of Stott's Nursery and Garden Center. Place plants in different soils and fertilizers to bring home. See how they grow and discover for yourself why plants need nutrients the right amount of moisture to sink their roots into. Sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation. |
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LEAP INTO SPRING Wednesday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Which comes first, the frog or the egg? See how the lifecycle starts by observing tadpoles and then make a frog growth book to take home. |
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ORIGAMI TAKES FLIGHT Wednesday 4:00 PM Science Discovery Enter the uplifting art of paper-folding with artist Lisa Corfman. Learn to fold several simple designs as well as the famous origami crane. |
25 Years of Wonder 22 MOTORCYCLE STEVE Thursday 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery Do you like motorcycles? Meet our Exhibit Director Steve Roake; he will share with you all about his love for motorcycles! Does it go vroom? What is chrome? (Steve is also the owner/designer of Seats One, www.seatsone.com, Custom Leather Design Cycle Gear Accessories & More.) |
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GARDEN CLEAN UP Friday 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Come see our new garden next door! Educators from both Museums will be on hand to guide the preparation of the garden for the new growing season. Dress appropriately. Meet at the Children’s Discovery Museum. |
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26 COLORS OF THE
AMERICAN FLAG |
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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE Tuesday 2:30 - 4:30 PM Science Discovery 25 years ago when the Museum opened its doors, computers were just ‘learning’ to talk to each other, VCRs were a brand new technology, and slide shows meant projectors, not PowerPoint. Explore the progress of technology with time-traveling Take-Aparts!. Sponsored by Analog Devices. |
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BODY ART Thursday 12:00 PM Children’s Discovery Feet, toes and elbows make great prints on paper. Try stamping them all with washable inkpads and paper. |
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"Pre-Registration Class" SUPER SLEUTHING: CHEMICAL CLUES Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 PM Science Discovery A smudge of chocolate, a grass stain, and a smeared note are all the evidence that’s left! Can you solve the mystery? Separate the chemicals with chromatography and put together the facts! Sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
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25 Years of Wonder 30 GARDEN PLANTING Friday 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM Come see our new garden next door! Educators from both Museums will be on hand to guide the digging and planting for the new growing season. Dress appropriately. Meet at the Children’s Discovery Museum. |