Teens: Sign up for the monthly newsletter and join the live Zooms! The David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter introduces teens to public health topics. Each month focuses on a different public health topic that CDC studies. Each newsletter provides an introduction, explains CDC’s work, breaks down the public health topic using […]
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Aquatic Microorganisms Wednesday, September 1 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 We collect water and sediment samples as we kayak the shoreline and return to shore to investigate and document the microorganisms collected. Kids learn the proper use of a field microscope […]
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Lake Ecology Wednesday, September 8 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 On shore, we discuss the diversity of vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit lakeshore environments and how they interact with each other and their environment. While kayaking, we collect data on the […]
Do you love science or math? Do you want to change the world but aren't sure how? This cafe will give you ideas on different STEM pathways and careers to pursue, plus, give you the steps and resources to get you started on your path! Maybe you've just heard of being a doctor or engineer, […]
If you are a reader interested in science or a scientist interested in reading, the Science Book Club would love to have you! You don’t have to be a scientist to join the group, just come with curiosity and an open mind. Each month we’ll choose and discuss non-fiction science books, and invite local scientists […]
Join Zoo Atlanta for a morning of learning and discovery designed specifically for homeschool students! HomeSchool Academy is a two-hour program that allows students to explore animal and science concepts in an engaging, interactive environment. Programs are grade-appropriate and include hands-on, minds-on activities and Zoo tours that hone students’ STEM skillsets in a collaborative environment. This […]
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills each Thursday afternoon at LEGO Club! All LEGO Clubs will be outside and socially distanced. Masks are strongly encouraged. LEGO Club will be cancelled if we experience cold (below 45 degrees) or rainy weather. Be sure to register at the link below. Please call the Clarkston Library at 404-508-7175 […]
The Story Collider returns to Atlanta for an evening of true, personal stories about unfamiliar places in science! Tickets are $20, $10 for students/artists
Offered the 2nd Friday of each month, Fernbank After Dark is back with a variety of unique and physically distanced after-hours experiences for grown-ups, including outdoor explorations in WildWoods, museum exhibits, live music, full bars, tapas menus, and science demonstrations. Exclusively for ages 21+, Fernbank After Dark is a unique date night for couples, a great […]
Join this 2-part growing series where we will teach the youngest to the eldest participants how to repurpose recyclable items found in or around the home as simple habitats for fruit, vegetables, herbs, and/or plants you want to grow. For the 1st class, the participants will be making a DIY Self-Watering Garden which is entitled, […]
Learn how to create an app in this introduction to coding and app design series. Club will take place live via Google Meet; register online to receive class link. Please contact Amanda Lindsay for questions at [email protected]. September: Learn about apps, the design and layout process. October: Apply the design mode and begin creating our first […]
Are you a young person interested in protecting the planet? Are you passionate about causes like these? Climate change Environmental and social justice Immigration Gun violence and prison reform “Invisible” populations Earth Guardians MODA is our chapter of a global youth initiative that empowers youth to make a difference in the world. Joining up is […]
Join Georgia Audubon and the Chattahoochee Nature Center for Birding by Canoe on the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia! Led by naturalists from Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Nature Center, we will look for wading birds, waterfowl, raptors, and other bird species that call the river home! All participants will rent a boat from the Chattahoochee […]
Learn about science using experiments, activities and your brain! Love science? Visit the Science Library, our Google classroom for all things science! We will explore a different scientific field each month with experiments and fun activities. During September, help us use science to solve a library crime in a virtual forensic science lab. New classroom content […]
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Science of Whales Monday, September 13 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 Students explore the biology and behaviors of cetaceans as they use a dichotomous key to identify whales and learn about passive acoustic tags (PATS) that are used to study them. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR […]
Join us for our exciting program series exploring science with hands-on experiments! This month, learn about electricity!
When you think about saving the world you might think about issues that are happening very far away, but did you know that there are things you can do right in your own home and neighborhood? In this month’s session you will learn about how to make an impact here in Georgia starting right when […]
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Log Ecology - Tuesday, September 14 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Kids learn the about biotic and abiotic factors in the environment and make scientific observations about what they see, hear and feel while dissecting a log habitat. Kids study the science of […]
ANATOMY OF YOGA: Movement and Muscles – Tuesday, September 14 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students review planes of movement and direction, functions of the muscular system and explore the muscles of the neck through several yoga poses. Students are introduced to […]
THERMAL SCIENCE: Thermal Energy Wednesday, September 15 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students are introduced to energy and how thermal energy is measured and analyzed as they practice the proper use of scientific tools. Instructor: Candra Umunna, BSc Location: STEM Lab (suite 21) Course fee: $275 OR $25/la
What is a pawpaw, and why have most people never heard of it before? Join us in the Day Hall on Sept. 15 as writer and gardener Andrew Moore offers a brief history of the pawpaw, the largest edible fruit native to the United States, and offers some explanations as to why it has been […]
Join Million Women Mentors and Olay for this virtual event with a mission to grow the number of high school girls who pursue, persist and succeed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers. On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Olay, in partnership with Million Women Mentors, will host a live, virtual event featuring an exceptional […]
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills each Thursday afternoon at LEGO Club! All LEGO Clubs will be outside and socially distanced. Masks are strongly encouraged. LEGO Club will be cancelled if we experience cold (below 45 degrees) or rainy weather. Be sure to register at the link below. Please call the Clarkston Library at 404-508-7175 […]
Learn about science using experiments, activities and your brain! Love science? Visit the Science Library, our Google classroom for all things science! We will explore a different scientific field each month with experiments and fun activities. During September, help us use science to solve a library crime in a virtual forensic science lab. New classroom content […]
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Dolphins and Porpoises Monday, September 20 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 We focus on smaller cetaceans this week as we investigate similarities and differences between dolphins and porpoises and learn about echolocation and how they use it to find food. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Insect Diversity - Tuesday, September 21 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 We study the largest group of animals on the planet by learning the orders of the most common insects and conducting a survey to identify as many insects as we can find.
ANATOMY OF YOGA : Shoulder Anatomy – Tuesday, September 21 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ We study the complex movement of shoulder joints, as well as how muscles contract during poses involving shoulders. Students are introduced to the muscular and skeletal systems […]
EVERYDAY CHEMISTRY- Soap-Making Lab Tuesday, September 21 11:00am-12:15pm Ages 6-8 We investigate the science of saponification (soap making), as we test different soap bases, fragrances, inclusions and colors to make custom bars of soap.
Please join our 6th Annual Urban BioBlitz, we are very excited that we are able to host the event in our own urban backyard! West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA) is inviting all of our partners, naturalists, scientists, professors, and any other individuals who may be interested identifying living things; including but not limited to: fungi, […]
THERMAL SCIENCE: Fire Safety Wednesday, September 22 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students review how to stay safe in flammable situations as the explore chemical reactions required to extinguish a fire and learn how to use a fire extinguisher. Instructor: Candra Umunna, BSc Location: STEM Lab (suite 21) Course fee: $275 OR $25/lab
What is Biomedical science? Hear about this STEM pathway in this edition of our Teen Science Cafe. The cafe will cover the use cases of biomedical science and career opportunities. Attendees will also hear about the future of biomedical science, including diversity in the field. Our speaker will also share valuable college skills to develop […]
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills each Thursday afternoon at LEGO Club! All LEGO Clubs will be outside and socially distanced. Masks are strongly encouraged. LEGO Club will be cancelled if we experience cold (below 45 degrees) or rainy weather. Be sure to register at the link below. Please call the Clarkston Library at 404-508-7175 […]
You like to play? We do too! Entertain your inner wild thing in the wacky world of animal enrichment! Watch your favorite Zoo animals investigate the most colorful treats of the year, sniff out their favorite scents, and solve challenging puzzles. An annual fall favorite, Play the Animal Way is a Zoo-wide highlight of the creative […]
Are you a young person interested in protecting the planet? Are you passionate about causes like these? Climate change Environmental and social justice Immigration Gun violence and prison reform “Invisible” populations Earth Guardians MODA is our chapter of a global youth initiative that empowers youth to make a difference in the world. Joining up is […]
Eight artificial cuts were made through the marshlands of the Satilla River Estuary, Georgia (USA) in the early 1900s to improve navigation and facilitate timber transport. Although the cuts are no longer all maintained for their original purposes, their long-term impacts on the flow and quality of water and resulting habitat suitability are still in […]
Touring a neighborhood is a delightful way to learn more about the special trees and explore (or rediscover) the urban forest growing along our community streets and parks. This tour will also explore three neighborhood parks with both interesting history dating from 1920s and classic trees. You will learn about the importance of the community […]
Learn about science using experiments, activities and your brain! Love science? Visit the Science Library, our Google classroom for all things science! We will explore a different scientific field each month with experiments and fun activities. During September, help us use science to solve a library crime in a virtual forensic science lab. New classroom content […]
The third-annual Global Climate Action Symposium brings together local and global experts to showcase climate change solutions. Take action with scientists, engineers, business and policy experts, student leaders, and artists. Jointly sponsored by Georgia Tech and 6 European consulates during European Climate Diplomacy Week, the event will be held in a hybrid in-person and virtual […]
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Pollinator Science - Tuesday, September 28 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Today, we study the importance of insects in the pollination of flowers, how insects see flower petals differently than we do, investigate pollen under a microscope, and simulate the pollination process.
ANATOMY OF YOGA - The Skeletal System – Tuesday, September 28 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Today, we use yoga postures to investigate the functions of the skeletal system, types of bones, and muscles of the upper arm. Students are introduced to […]
LEGO® MACHINES: WHEELS AND PULLEYS Tuesday, September 28 12:30pm-1:45pm Ages 6-10 We investigate how two simple machines, wheels and pulleys, reduce the amount of effort needed to move an object as we build a pulley system. Instructor: Coral Vega, MEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Full Series - $220 OR $20/la
Participate in fun science experiments and learn all about greenhouse gases during Climate Preparedness Week! Join us for this program to learn about greenhouse gases and how they affect climate. A program for ages 8-12.
Play, create, and practice your engineering skills each Thursday afternoon at LEGO Club! All LEGO Clubs will be outside and socially distanced. Masks are strongly encouraged. LEGO Club will be cancelled if we experience cold (below 45 degrees) or rainy weather. Be sure to register at the link below. Please call the Clarkston Library at 404-508-7175 […]
Participate in Climate-Palooza during Climate Preparedness Week and learn about your carbon footprint! Join us for this in person program and learn about how our daily lifestyles affect the environment
Welcome to the Archaeology Club! Learn about what it takes to be an archaeologist and try your hand at excavating the chocolate chips out of a cookie!
