Planetary Science: The Search for Life
Ages 6-12 Registration Required September 23 at 10am
Join us for this 6-session STEM program As we Look at what makes Earth both ordinary and unique in our Solar system. We will explore Earth’s rock cycle, the atmosphere, liquid water as well as celestial objects like Mars and Titan and what life might look like elsewhere in the Universe.
Each session will include hands-on activities, games and/or demos along with discussion.
In our sixth and final class, we will connect our study of living things with the rest of the Solar System. We will look at places on Earth with extreme conditions that life still thrives, and how we might start looking for life elsewhere, away from the Earth. We will finish up by speculating about what aliens creatures living in extreme environments might look like, and what adaptations they might have
Instructor: Brian Levine (he/him) is an experienced STEM educator, speaker, program manager who has worked with learners of all ages.
- Session 1, Tuesday September 17 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 2, Thursday September 19 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 3, Tuesday September 24 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 4, Thursday September 26 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 5, Tuesday October 1 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 6, Thursday October 3 @3:30-4:30p
Accessibility
- We are a 5-minute walk off the Nassau G stop. Our building entry, elevator, and bathroom are all ADA compliant.
- For this workshop we will be in Eco Lab 1, this room is brightly lit from a variety of fixtures and natural lighting. Temperature varies.
- Being a public space there is often overlapping noise within the building. This workshop is geared towards kids which might include varying levels of sound depending on excitement or interest of group. To reduce sensory input feel free to bring your own ear plugs or ask us if you'd like to borrow a sound filtering device.
- Grown-ups are encouraged to stay in the space to provide additional support to their child. This may include help with motor skills or emotional support.
Ages 6-12 Registration Required September 23 at 10am
Join us for this 6-session STEM program As we Look at what makes Earth both ordinary and unique in our Solar system. We will explore Earth’s rock cycle, the atmosphere, liquid water as well as celestial objects like Mars and Titan and what life might look like elsewhere in the Universe.
Each session will include hands-on activities, games and/or demos along with discussion.
In our sixth and final class, we will connect our study of living things with the rest of the Solar System. We will look at places on Earth with extreme conditions that life still thrives, and how we might start looking for life elsewhere, away from the Earth. We will finish up by speculating about what aliens creatures living in extreme environments might look like, and what adaptations they might have
Instructor: Brian Levine (he/him) is an experienced STEM educator, speaker, program manager who has worked with learners of all ages.
- Session 1, Tuesday September 17 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 2, Thursday September 19 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 3, Tuesday September 24 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 4, Thursday September 26 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 5, Tuesday October 1 @3:30-4:30p
- Session 6, Thursday October 3 @3:30-4:30p
Accessibility
- We are a 5-minute walk off the Nassau G stop. Our building entry, elevator, and bathroom are all ADA compliant.
- For this workshop we will be in Eco Lab 1, this room is brightly lit from a variety of fixtures and natural lighting. Temperature varies.
- Being a public space there is often overlapping noise within the building. This workshop is geared towards kids which might include varying levels of sound depending on excitement or interest of group. To reduce sensory input feel free to bring your own ear plugs or ask us if you'd like to borrow a sound filtering device.
- Grown-ups are encouraged to stay in the space to provide additional support to their child. This may include help with motor skills or emotional support.