Saturday Science Classes

Fall schedule listed below
10:00 - 11: 30 a.m.
to register call: 602-716-2028

You and your child are invited to join us as we explore a variety of topics, activities and experiments that are sure to excite you both about science. Advanced registration required.

Recommended for ages 6-10 with an adult.

Pricing for one parent and one child:

$15 Member; $20 Non-Member; $5 per additional child

ALL CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Feb. 27: Beaks and Feet

Why do ducks have webbed feet and eagles don't? Why does a humming bird have such a long beak? Join us and explore how beaks and feet are important for each animal's survival.

Mar. 13: Beautiful Butterflies

Learn all about the metamorphoic stages of the Painted Lady butterfly. Leave for home with larvae and a habitat that you made so the whole family can witness this marvelous transformation. Materials fee of $5 per family will be charged.

Mar. 27: The Power of the Sun

With all the talk about "going green", it's time to explore the world of solar energy and learn how it can be part of your future. Sponsored by APS.

Apr. 10: Oh, the Pressure!

Can you put an egg in a bottle? Have you ever levitated a table or crushed a can without touching it? We can do it and more as you explore the awesome power of air pressure.

Apr. 24: What a Team!

Thank goodness for the Wright brothers and Bernoulli - how else could we travel coast to coast in hours instead of days! Through a variety of hands-on experiments, explore flight and the principles that Bernoulli discovered years ago!

May 8: Shake, Rattle and Roll

We go about our daily activities not realizing that beneath our feet is a very restless Earth. Get the inside scoop about earthquakes - why they happen, and where they are located around the world.

The probability that two snow crystals will be exactly alike, in molecular structure and in appearance, is very minute. And to prove otherwise would not be easy. Each winter there are about 1 septillion (1, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000 or a trillion trillion) snow crystals that drop from the sky!

Arizona Science Center events

Enter for your chance to wear a beard of live bees at Arizona Science Center on Saturday, March 20th! Period of entry: Feb. 28, 2010 - Mar. 12, 2010. Six qualified winners will be randomly drawn from a pool of entrants and notified via phone on Mar. 13, 2010.

Entrance forms may be submitted via fax to 602-716-2099, dropped off at Arizona Science Center's Info Zone, or emailed to cartera@azscience.org. All forms must be completed in order to be considered a valid entry.

DOWNLOAD ENTRANCE FORM HERE!

Just want to watch as others wear the beards? Come down to Arizona Science Center on Mar. 20, 2010 to watch the winners wear a beard of live bees. Demonstrations begin at 11 a.m. and run every 30 minutes until 1:30 p.m.

Presented in partnership with:

APS Solar Weekend at Arizona Science Center

Saturday, Mar. 13 & Sunday, Mar. 14
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for a weekend of solar exploration! We'll be doing some fun activities throughout the Center, such as solar viewing, solar art and making sun dials. We'll even test your sunglasses to see how they stack up against those harmful UV Rays.

Join Arizona Science Center at the 22nd Annual Ostrich Festival!

Arizona Science Center will be on-stage at the Ostrich Festival on Saturday, Mar. 13 & Sunday, Mar. 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Be sure to stop by and check out our Liquid Nitrogen demonstration, as we explore the states of matter by playing with one of the coldest things on the planet!

Dragon Training Party at Arizona Science Center

FREE EVENT -- Friday, Mar. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Celebrate the the new DreamWorks animated film "How To Train Your Dragon" - get your picture taken with costumed Vikings, see real modern day dragons, make your own dragon snot and more!

The first 200 people to attend will get to create their own dragon training shield or sword and receive a free screening pass for two!

Presented in partnership with ShowUp.com, The Arizona Renaissance Festival, Power 97 and The Phoenix Herpetological Society.

Join Arizona Science Center at Changing Hands Bookstore for a little light reading and science explorations! On the 4th Saturday of every month Arizona Science Center will be reading some of your favorite books and offering some free science activities for kids of all ages to enjoy! 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S. McClintock Dr. #C101
Tempe, AZ 85283-3936

Mar. 27
Details coming soon!

Bio Buzz Family Series
10:15-10:35 a.m.

Join us for this new series of family-friendly, 20-minute lectures designed to stimulate conversation and inquiry surrounding a variety of topics within the field of bioscience in a "kid-friendly" format.

CLICK HERE for a full list of dates and topics!

Family Camp-ins at Arizona science Center

Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun! We convert four floors of interactive exhibits into an all-night adventure! Experience exciting science demonstrations, visit our latest traveling exhibition and take a trip to the stars in the Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium.

Camp-in includes theme related activites, planetarium show, pizza dinner and continental breakfast.

COST:
Members - $38 per person
Non-Members - $43 per person

To make reservations:
Call 602-716-2028

What to bring:
Camp-in participants will sleep in a designated area on a gallery floor. The floor is hard! We recommend a sleeping bag, pillow, pad or air mattress. Temperature at the Science Center at night can be unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and sleeping gear. Please do not bring flashlights, radios, CD players or video games. Flashlights will be provided if needed.

Camp-in Dates & Information

Family Camp-In: April 9-10, 2010
6:00 p.m. Friday to 8:30 a.m. Saturday

This camp-in is for everyone and is co-ed! Perfect for scouts, school groups, community groups, families and more! This event is open to the public!

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