Planetary Science: Water, Atmosphere and Life on Earth
Registration will open May 17 @ 8:00 AM
Kids Ages 6-12
Schedule:
May 16 @ 3:30p-4:30p The Rock Cycle
May 23 @ 3:30p-4:30p Water, Atmosphere and Life on Earth
May 30 @ 3:30p-4:30p Is Earth Unique?
June 6 @ 3:30p-4:30p The Search for Life
Are you within the ages of 6-12? Are you interested in what makes the Earth both ordinary AND unique in our Solar System? Join us for this 4-session STEM program focusing on Planetary Science. Join us as together we learn about life here on Earth and out into the Solar System, exploring objects like Mars and Titan. Each session will include hands-on activities involving reading, writing, games and/or demonstrations along with discussion and presentations.
Our presenter: Brian Levine (he/him) is an experienced STEM educator, speaker, program manager who has worked with learners of all ages.
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.
