Planetary Science: What is the Solar System

Ages 6-12   Registration Opens October 16 at 10am and closes when full

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.

Instructor:  Brian Levine (he/him) is an experienced STEM educator, speaker, program manager who has worked with learners of all ages.

• The Rock Cycle,                         Thursday           October              16 @3:00-4:00pm
• Life on Earth,                              Thursday           October              23 @3:00-4:00pm
• Water and the Atmosphere,     Thursday           October              30 @3:00-4:00pm
• What is the Solar System,        Thursday           November           6 @3:00-4:00pm
• Standing in the Solar System, Thursday           November          13 @3:00-4:00pm
• Seeing the Solar System,         Thursday           November          20 @3:00-4:00pm

Accessibility

• We are a 15-minute walk off the Kingston-Throop C and 2, 3, 4, 5 Kingston stops on the subway. We are also located within 5-minutes of the B43, B45, and B65 buses. Our building entry and bathroom are all ADA compliant.
• For this workshop we will be in the community room, 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.