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May 2019
Nature Passport
Nature Passport is a free educational nature “scavenger hunt” and journal for children and parents. Explore Nature Net sites at your leisure and, using your senses, record observations in your own Nature Passport. See if you can meet Ringo Raccoon’s nature challenge this year! Nature Passport is an outdoor self-guided family program at various environmental education sites throughout south central Wisconsin. The summer version is generally available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click to download your Nature Passport to start…
Find out more »You Can Code! Free Workshop
This workshop will span two days: 5/28 and 5/30 Think coding is hard? Everyone can code. Join us at the workshop to get started. We use Blockly, a drag and drop language to instruct the computer. We will be trying a number of puzzles, mazes and games to explore sequential events, selection and repetition. After, students will be able to access the web pages at home to continue their learning.
Find out more »3D Computer Graphics & Animation with Clara.io
Enjoy animated movies like Finding Nemo and the Incredibles? Have you ever wondered how animated movies are made, or how cartoon characters are created? In this workshop, students will learn the basics of 3D computer graphics like creating objects and modeling using Clara.io. No previous experience is required. Students will need to bring a laptop to this workshop.
Find out more »Growing Gardens, Growing Minds!
School gardens provide endless opportunities for learning throughout all subjects and grade levels. Experimenting and learning in the gardens happens through problem-solving and building higher order thinking skills. Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation occurs while exposing students to garden-based lessons that go beyond traditional science, classroom instruction. The purpose and focus is geared towards learning that is hands-on, collaborative, and supports behavioral, social, emotional, and environmental skills. Working collaboratively in the gardens promotes teamwork, leadership, and communication. Gardening instills a connection…
Find out more »STEM Fellows Celebration Event
The Public Education Foundation and Southeast Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub are celebrating 7 years of the STEM Teaching Fellows program! On March 30th, 2019, STEM Fellows, administrators, and community and business leaders will join together for an exciting evening to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, networking, and the opportunity to learn about innovative work being done in our public schools as a result of this Fellowship. The STEM Teaching Fellows program is an annual cohort of Southeast Tennessee educators from across the…
Find out more »June 2019
Saturday Science: Maker Activities
The possibilities are endless! Explore interactive exhibits created and presented by high school students from across Wisconsin; create designs with 3-D printing tools, upcycled materials and more; and discover your inner engineer. Held in partnership with the Morgridge Family Foundation. Families and learners of all ages are invited to explore hands-on science fun during this free drop-in event, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Town Center of the Discovery Building - 330 N. Orchard St., Madison WI Helpful visitor…
Find out more »Free Workshop: Python Programming
This class will explore how to program using Python. We will start with learning Python's simple data types, including numbers, letters and strings, and lists. We will also explore comparisons, if‐statements, and loops. Finally, we will combine our new knowledge by creating our own game using the PyGame library.
Find out more »SummerPalooza!
The summer season kicks into high gear with our seventh annual SummerPalooza! There will be free museum admission all day, free performances outside the museum, and a community parade around Capitol Square at noon. In the Museum Free museum admission all day! Magic Show with James the Magician, 2 pm On the Rotary Stage Get Back Wisconsin (Beatles tribute for kids), 10 am Black Star Drum Line, 11:30 am On Hamilton Street Wild Rumpus Try-It Circus, 10 am-noon MSCR Fit2Go…
Find out more »Free Workshop: 3D Computer Graphics & Animation with Clara.io
Do you enjoy animated movies like Finding Nemo and The Incredibles? Have you ever wondered how animated movies are made, or how cartoon characters are created? In this workshop, students will learn the basics of 3D computer graphics like creating objects and modeling using Clara.io. No previous experience is required. Students will need to bring a laptop to this workshop.
Find out more »Build it Better!
We will have active and fun building challenges through out the day. Families will be assigned specific building challenges and will compete against other families to build the best structures. No prior knowledge in any subject is required. But families must come prepared to work together and have fun! A family can be any group of two people that want to compete together!
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