Science at Home
Hip, hip, hooray to all of our brave nurses, doctors, researchers, statisticians, engineers and so many others battling on the frontlines to keep us all safe. We now know more than ever, the important role science, technology, engineering and math plays in solving our current health crisis. Our mission to inspire the next generation to pursue the STEM fields of study to become the problem solvers of tomorrow is even more powerful.
As we continue to keep our community safe by staying at home, we wanted to do our part in continuing the learning and the fun! Powerhouse Science Center is pleased to bring science directly into your living room, laundry room, kitchen, under the table, and in the backyard with our new digital programs!
Catch a new Science Storytime, Try It! Science and Night Sky Minute every week!
Science Storytime
4.20 ‘Just a Little Bit’ written by Ann Tompert; read by Education Manager Emily Anderson
4.27 'Moon! Earth's Best Friend' written by Stacy McAnulty ; read by Education Specialist Ford Lawson
5.11 'Zoo in the Sky' written by Jacqueline Mitton; read by Education Specialist Cesar Mojica
5.25 'Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Roll' by Jason I. Miletsky; read by Education Specialist Ford Lawson
Try It! Science
4.22 Paper Tower Challenge lead by Education Specialist Ford Lawson
4.29 Fire, Oxygen and Pressure lead by Education Specialist & Lead Curriculum Developer Andrea Martin
5.6 Rube Goldberg lead by Education Specialist Ford Lawson
5.13 Do Plants Breathe? Lead by Education Specialist & Lead Curriculum Developer Andrea Martin
5.19 Paper Bridge Challenge lead by Education Specialist Ford Lawson
5.26 Yeast Air Balloon lead by Education Specialist & Lead Curriculum Developer Andrea Martin
Night Sky Minute
4.24 Orion's Belt lead by Science Content Developer & Planetarium Coordinator David Mues
5.1 Supermoon lead by Science Content Developer & Planetarium Coordinator David Mues
5.8 Venus lead by Science Content Developer & Planetarium Coordinator David Mues
5.15 Stars Big and Small lead by Science Content Developer & Planetarium Coordinator David Mues
5.20 Jupiter & Saturn lead by Education Specialist Cesar Mojica
5.27 Brightness of Stars lead by Science Content Developer & Planetarium Coordinator David Mues
Community Resources
While we are all at home with our favorite museums and destinations temporarily closed, many of our favorite places are continuing their fun and educational experience through virtual content! Below are other websites to visit and find what other content is offered by different organizations.
Girl Scouts
Are you ready to draw your own comic? How about learn the science behind rocks, or cook a tasty treat? Join us virtually at Girl Scouts Heart of Central California where we build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Explore the Outdoors, STEM, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship with fun and engaging interactive Webinars and recorded video open to ALL girls, members or non-members, at gshccvirtual.org and girlscoutshcc.org/activities.
More activities found HERE.
COVID-19 Virtual STEM Fair
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join the COVID-19 Virtual STEM Fair! This virtual science fair encourages participants to further their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through project-based learning. Students in grades 6-12 may enter. There are cash awards for first, second and third place!
More information found HERE.
SAM Virtual Learning
Sacramento Area Museums (SAM) has gathered an engaging list of local museums who are all going virtual with their content.
Check out the FUN and FREE content HERE!
Want more information about these and other exciting Powerhouse events? Give us a call at 916.674.5000