Science From Home - Week 7 Line Up
This week we have another new set of classes we hope you enjoy!
"Science From Home" 30 minute activities that you can do at your kitchen table cover topics in STEM, Sailing, Marine Education and much more!
(Learn more about the classes and register below)
Saltwater Density
Monday May 18th @ 1:30pm – 2:00pm & 4:30pm – 5:00pm
The dead sea is famous for people's ability to be able to easily float on top, but do you know why it's so easy? It's all because of salt. With this easy science experiment, we can explore the density of saltwater and even create some saltwater layer magic!
WFC Naturalist: Shannon Kelly will guide you during this interactive lesson. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.
Materials: Please have necessary materials ready prior to the lesson
Water
Salt
Different colored markers or food dye
3 small cups
1 Larger clear cup (so that you can see the different salt layers)
Measuring cup
Something to stir with
Towel
Preparation: Gather materials and lay down a towel at your station. Fill three cups 1/3 of the way with water.
Age Range: Elementary/Middle School; Students (K-2nd grade should have a parent present in the background)
Register Online: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/the_waterfront_center?id_class_tab=1&k_class=214648&k_class_tab=23506
Biomimicry
Wednesday May 20th @ 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Did you know that a lot of our best inventions are modeled after animals and things found in nature? Come learn what biomimicry is with us and then invent your own biomimicry invention!
WFC Naturalist: Sarah Hall will guide you during this interactive lesson. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.
Materials: Please have necessary materials ready prior to the lesson
Paper
Pencils
Markers, crayons, or color pencils
Preparation: Gather all materials
Age Range: Elementary/Middle School; Students (K-2nd grade should have a parent present in the background)
Register Online: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/the_waterfront_center?id_class_tab=1&k_class=214649&k_class_tab=23506
Creature Feature: Crabs
Friday May 22nd @ 1:30pm – 2:00pm & 4:30 – 5:00pm
Crustaceans have been around for over 56 million years. Join us in showing you live local crabs from around Oyster Bay! Did you know there are requirements for being a crab? Come Zoom with us live to find out. After we’ll even help you construct your own crab!
WFC Naturalist: Shannon Kelly will guide you during this interactive lesson. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions.
Materials: Please have necessary materials ready prior to the lesson
Paper plate or cup
Scissors
Markers, crayons, or color pencils
Paper
Preparation: Gather all materials
Age Range: Elementary/Middle School; Students (K-2nd grade should have a parent present in the background)
Register Online: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/the_waterfront_center?id_class_tab=1&k_class=214650&k_class_tab=23506
Ranger Molly’s Butterflies & Moths
Wednesday May 20th @ 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday May 23rd @ 2:30pm – 3:00pm & 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Join Ranger Molly as she asks you to find the differences between bugs and other insects and compare butterflies with moths. View live butterflies, moths and other insects.
Age Range: Elementary/Middle School; Students (K-2nd grade should have a parent present in the background)
Register Online: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/the_waterfront_center?id_class_tab=1&k_class=212446&k_class_tab=23506