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!
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Big Bony Fish Monday, October 4 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 This week, we look at the adaptations and noteworthy behaviors of large telosts (bony fish) including grouper, tarpon and billfish, and map the distribution of fish tagged for scientific research. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR […]
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Plant Adaptations - Tuesday, October 5 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Students explore plant diversity and adaptations plants have to survive in their environment as they conduct pinecone experiments and investigate moss.
Dr. Carmen Collazo-Custodio, a former FDA vaccines division scientist (who now works for multinational pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline), will share her life's experiences. The seminar series shares experiences of successful professionals of Latino/Hispanic heritage working in various fields including academia, private industry, and government. Register at this link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/qqcukcgb
Tweens create a logo through the Google Applied Digital Skills classroom. A Google Meet link for the program will be sent to registered participants 30 minutes before the event. Participants must have or create a gmail account and password. Limited to the first 10 participants.
A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope As part of Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s Intercultural Lecture Series, the 2021 HHM Lecture will feature Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, world-renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist. Dr. Q's best-selling book, Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon, details his astonishing journey from the tomato fields of central California […]
Come explore our Atlanta parks in the fall! Learn about the changing of seasons, bike over 4 miles, and explore multiple city parks and the Arboretum connected by the Atlanta BeltLine. Find out why we have seasons and conduct science experiments on leaves to understand their pigmentation. Camp is at the Kendeda Center. Bring your […]
Materials have had a profound impact on humanity. We have named historical periods the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age because the development of new materials has always led to technological progress and deep societal transformations. Today’s materials are awakening a new age, transforming entire industries and the way we live our lives. Which material will define the next age? Join […]
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 […]
Dive into honey bee biology relevant to beekeeping with a visit to the Garden observation hive, weather permitting.
The AE School’s Georgia Space Grant Consortium, along with its affiliate and partners from across Atlanta and Georgia, will host a series of STEM/STEAM engagement activities celebrating SPACE and highlighting related degrees and careers. Due to COVID, this will be an outdoor event (with a few optional indoor talks). Reservations are required and space is limited. Wrist […]
One Session Class for Ages 10-16 Love Halloweeen? Interested in learning how to design 3D objects using a CAD program? This is the class for you! In this class, we’ll use a free CAD program to design 3-dimensional pumpkins and turn them into jack-o-lanterns. At the end of the class, we’ll all share our work […]
AbbVie believes our clinical trials should reflect the populations we serve as we aim to help patients live healthier, longer lives. Ensuring diversity means we can better meet the needs of our patients both today and tomorrow. We are committed to researching and bringing treatment options for diseases that affect patients around the world, including […]
Plants are the basis for an array of medicines we all now take for granted, and they may provide the solution needed in the fight against the greatest medical challenge of this century: the rise of the post-antibiotic era. No one understands this better than Dr. Cassandra Quave, whose groundbreaking research as a medical ethnobotanist—someone […]
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 […]
In this hands-on, outdoor program, learn about the life cycle of plants and how they support life. We will meet at the Gazebo in the edible garden.
Big science from little fish: how zebrafish help us understand human genetic diseases! If you're a teen with an intersest in biology, learn about how animals are involved in the research process and how one scientist is researching solutions to rare human genetic diseases. Attendees will learn about the importance of animal models in understanding […]
Celebrate National Earth Science Week With Us Join us as we celebrate Earth Science Week! Learn about the physical world around you - our planet is absolutely amazing! Have fun with us as we focus on minerals, rocks and geological facts, including fun experiments and interesting trivia.
Science For Georgia, in partnership with IEEE Women in Engineering – Atlanta, IEEE Young Professionals, and Association of Women in Science – Georgia Chapter, welcome you to our annual SciTober Fest. This celebration of science (and beer) is sponsored by Monday Night Brewing and Garnish & Gather. Scientists and friends of science can network, share […]
Join Georgia Audubon and Chattahoochee Riverkeeper for a birding paddle along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia! Led by birders from Georgia Audubon and boaters from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), we will explore the landscapes and wildlife along the river. You may bring your own boat or rent a kayak from CRK. Bring your own boat […]
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of programming in Javascript. The goal of this workshop is to teach foundational programming concepts along with Javascript syntax through discussion and hands-on programming experience.
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Fungi and Composting - Tuesday, October 19 Kids study the biology and diversity of fungi as they dissect a mushroom, investigate how they grow as decomposers and learn the basics of composting with old pumpkins.
One Session Class for Ages 9-14 Love haunted houses? In this class, you’ll learn to create one using virtual reality tools (VR), so that ghosts can roam the halls, monsters can mash, and floorboards can creak! Participants will learn about VR and then work together in small groups to create spooky immersive experiences. By the […]
Put your design and engineering skills to the test as you plan and build a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks.
A big challenge in savanna ecology is understanding why savannas exist at all. Savannas combine a mix of grasses and scattered trees, somewhere in the region between grassland and forest. Why don’t trees or grasses take over, given how different these two life forms are? A big part of the explanation resides in the demography […]
Kids will become mad scientists as they make color-changing potions and experiment with fizzing and bubbling concoctions. Discover Science Center will be sharing these hands-on science experiments and activities. Programs are for kids ages 6 - 11. No registration is required, but please arrive early to obtain a ticket.
Stumped about what to plant where nothing else will grow? Tired of mowing that grass lawn? Why don’t you consider MOSSES as intentional horticultural choices and experience year-round green appeal? This lecture is a prelude to a unique hands-on opportunity to participate in the creation of the Trees Atlanta Stumpery Garden featuring tree stumps enhanced […]
A Hands-on Opportunity to Learn Successful Moss Planting Methods Experience the magic of transforming tree stumps into works of art with mosses. This hands-on outdoor workshop will be lead by Annie Martin at the unique Stumpery Garden, located on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum - Eastside Trail in Reynoldstown. Martin is also known as Mossin’ Annie […]
Learn how to sample the biological diversity of a stream! The macroinvertebrates found in a stream are excellent indicators of the condition of both water quality and habitat. This workshop will focus on collection techniques as well as macroinvertebrate identification. Participants who pass the course will be certified to sample macros for Georgia Adopt-A-Stream for […]
X marks the spot where we find natural treasures. Mapping habitats along the Chattahoochee River, we’ll study the features of the landscape, inspiring thoughtful art in both two and three dimensions. Young artists will have the opportunity to observe nature up close, draw all different kinds of birds, and create a mixed media meadow in autumn. Instructor: […]
We’ll walk through dusk and into the night, listening to the sounds of nature after dark, watching for moonrise. The park closes at dusk, so this is a great opportunity to hike with Ranger Jonah at night. We will walk 2 miles, so wear appropriate footwear, dress for the weather, and bring a refillable water […]
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Pelagic Shark Research Students explore adaptations and behaviors of pelagic sharks and learn how scientists study them as they map their movements recorded from satellite tracking data.
Teaching children about all the ways that water helps us and how we can protect the water that we have. Includes fun at-home water experiments!
Monarch butterflies are one of North America’s most iconic animals. Weighing less than a penny, monarchs can fly up to 3000 miles from summer breeding grounds to overwintering sites in Mexico and have captured the imagination of generations of people as one of our largest and most striking butterflies. Unfortunately, North American monarchs are threatened […]
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 […]
Family Build Night is geared towards our littlest makers, age 6-10 years old and their families and we provide 2-3 different hands-on STEAM activities. We're excited to be back in-person! Masks are required for everyone, regardless of your vaxx status. And we will be hosting this event outside, so please dress for the weather! All […]
Family Build Night is geared towards our littlest makers, age 6-10 years old and their families and we're now only online due to the pandemic! We'll update each month's projects and share a form link to sign up for Zoom access -- you'll receive an email containing the link and password for the Zoom call.
Most teens are probably familiar with the term DNA, but do they know that researching DNA and the human genome is one of the most perplexing questions in science? Genes, which are made up of DNA, play an important role in shaping how we look and act, but they also play a factor in whether […]
In this fun and interactive workshop, we will use the Python programming language to create art pieces through code. Throughout the hour we will review and learn various programming basics that will help us in programmatically producing graphics and art. Geared towards beginners!
Join MODA’s Executive Director Laura Flusche and renowned architect, activist, and designer Gisue Hariri for an in-depth discussion about the innovative concept and design behind Folding Pods - Hariri & Hariri Architecture’s alternative disaster relief prefabricated structures currently used for displaced people. Due to devastating wars in the Middle East and the refugee crisis, natural […]
Sharks lurk in the dark and piranhas prowl the waters. Join us if you dare for Sips Under the Sea: Halloween, exclusively for our 21+ guests! Experience exploring our galleries in a more intimate adult setting. Wear your favorite Halloween costume as you walk through our galleries, stop by the bar to grab a drink, […]
We’re coming together to celebrate the awe and wonder of outer space on October 30th in Grant Park from 10am-1pm! We’ll have a dozen family-friendly space activities, a costume contest, and more. Shoot off into the sky with our stomp rockets, ask a space scientist your burning questions, create a solar system around your wrist […]
How can we better understand big science concepts like atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature? In some instances, the data can be complex and even challenging to be certain of. This is where the NOAA comes in. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the largest scientific and regulatory agency in the U.S. […]
Interested in the software quality assurance field? Don’t know where to start? Want to learn what a quality assurance analyst (QAA) does and how they do it? Join us for a 4 hour-long session where we will talk about Waterfall and Agile, Agile ceremonies and QAA’s role in them, artifacts QAA’s create, different types of […]
Halloween is here at Georgia Aquarium and we’re ready to celebrate with you! Children of every age are welcome to come in their Halloween costume to show off as they enjoy collecting candy* around the Aquarium. You’ll be sure to get in the Halloween spirit with our special spooky lighting and sinister sounds in the […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
