Mars Exploration Continues
Presented by The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Grades: 3-8
Cost: FREE
Date: November 30
Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. CST
NASA (hopefully!) will land a new spacecraft called InSight on Mars November 26th. How does it fit into our more than fifty years of exploring the Red Planet? Meet Dr. Morgan Rehnberg from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to learn more about NASA’s latest mission.
The Science of Magic
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: PreK-12
Cost: $165 (up to 500 students)
ONLY available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting jnoble@dhdc.org.
Magicians' secrets revealed! For years magicians have relied on scientific principles for their most amazing illusions. Students will witness tricks such as disappearing objects and the bed of nails, and uncover the science behind the magic.
Astronomy Day 2018 from McDonald Observatory and the NASA Parker Solar Probe!
Presented by McDonald Observatory
Grades: 3-12
Cost: FREE
Dates: November 7, 8 or 9
Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:45 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 CST
During this program, Marc Wetzel and your students will take a brief helicopter tour of the UT McDonald Observatory, explore the NASA Parker Solar Probe recently launched towards the Sun, and make live telescope observations of our star the sun with telescopes equipped with special video cameras and solar filters. Students will complete their Student Sun Drawing Sheet and learn about the solar features they observe on the sun by watching unique science demonstrations.
Disclaimer: Telescope views will be real-time; in case of inclement weather or equipment problems, recorded views will be provided.
Myths and Unsolved Mysteries of the Texas Revolution
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Dates: November 12, 28, December 13 or 17
Times: 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., or 1:00-1:50 p.m. CST
What were the causes of the Texas Revolution? What key players and events helped a small group of revolutionaries achieve independence from Mexico? There are some mysteries to the story we may never solve. Students will sort through the fact and fiction of this epic moment in Texas history through an artifact adventure, and discover why the Texas Revolution is crucial to understanding American history.
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting distance.learning@thestoryoftexas.com.
Peregrine Falcons *DATE CHANGED*
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: 1-6
Cost: FREE
Date: November 29 (originally on November 27)
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are a common sight in the skies. During the program, we will take an up-close look at a live Peregrine Falcon to discuss the important body structures and their functions. We will investigate the falcon’s diet, their role in the food web, the habitats in which they are found, and the adaptations that allow them to be such powerful predators and fast fliers.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
*NEW* Virtual Zoology Lab: Caribbean Sea
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $60
Dates: December 7, or January 16
Times: 8:00-8:30 a.m., 9:00-9:30 a.m., 10:00-10:30 a.m., 11:00-11:30 a.m., 12:00-12:30 p.m., 1:00-1:30 p.m., 2:00-2:30 p.m., or 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Swimming in schools or swimming alone, many types of fishes are found in the Caribbean Sea habitat at the Texas State Aquarium. Use your STEM process skills of observation, data collection, and communication to study one group of fish and teach others about it.
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting rgossett@txstateaq.org.
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