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Wake up and smell the science! Come to the Maryland Science Center Saturday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. and join in a Saturday Morning Funshop. These hands-on programs give you a chance to participate in hands-on exploration of everyday science plus visit the Maryland Science Center afterwards.
Saturday Morning Science is just $20 per person ($10 for Members) and includes base museum admission for the day. PLUS, $5 off admission for non-participants to explore the exhibits during the program. Non-participants may "sit in" but will not receive funshop materials.
Saturday Morning Science funshops last approximately one hour and a variety of subjects and activities are covered during the season. Many include a take home component. Age range for Saturday Morning Science activities are 3rd grade and up.
No reservations are required, though suggested. You may register by phone by calling 410-685-2370, or just drop in during museum hours!
Topics and Activities include:
Fire & Ice
1/5, 2/9, 3/15, 4/26
Change matters and matter changes! Matter takes on a new identity when temperature, volume, and pressure are manipulated. Transform cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into a tasty chilled treat. Witness a super-cold liquid boiling before your very eyes. A frigid liquid, fireballs, and flame tests will astound you as you explore the extremes of hot and cold.
Under Our Skin
1/12, 2/16, 3/29, 5/3
Take a deep breath before catching a glimpse of what wonder lies beneath your epidermis! Why do we need a skeleton and what does it look like? Can you stand on one foot, rub your belly clockwise and pat your head, all at the same time? Dissect the often quirky inner working of the amazing human body while learning exactly what makes you tick.
Green Scene
1/19, 2/23, 4/5, 5/10
Out of sight, out of mind? The garbage truck arrives and your trash disappears, but where does it really go? Although most of our refuse ends up in the landfill there are more ecologically friendly choices that could be made. Learn how to ease the burden of waste disposal while playing the game of Garbology, and discover how to reduce, reuse, and recycle what leaves your home.
Forecast Frenzy
1/26, 3/1, 4/12, 5/17
Plunge into stormy skies to reveal the way the weather works, while uncovering the technology behind accurate forecasting. Become a meteorologist while using instrumentation to take precise measurements, and investigate wacky weather phenomenon occurring all over our country. Take home a tornado in a bottle as you uncover the twists and turns behind this spinning column of air.
Morning Buzz
2/2, 3/8, 4/19, 5/24
What is the very first thing you do when you wake up-yawn, hit the snooze button, or grab a cup of coffee? Energy is the fuel source for our daily lives, sleeping and waking. Where does energy come from? How do we make use of it? Will we have enough to sustain all of our needs? Discover how efficiently we use energy and move fast-forward into the future where our energy sources may change dramatically.
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Fire and Ice
Green Scene  Forecast Frenzy
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