Science Fun at Home

Learning about science  doesn’t have to stop after your family visits the Discovery Museum Science & Space Center.  Here are some great family learning activities that will reinforce your Museum experiences! Dr. Bekah Shepard, a Discovery Museum Staff Educator, presented these activities on Fox40 Live. We hope you enjoy science fun at home!

Space Shuttle Endeavor to fly over California September 2012

• Space Shuttle Activity

Dr. Bekah Activities

o   Venus Transit Viewing Tips

o   Solar Eclipse Viewer

o   Make a Shield Volcano

o   A Slice of Pi

            o   Borax Crystals

Mars Rover- Curiosity August 2012

• Mars Rover- Curiosity Step 1 Entry
• Mars Rover- Curiosity Step 2 Descent
• Mars Rover- Curiosity Step 3 Landing