Tag: Earth & Space Science

Events

Speaker Series: Granite Outcrops in Georgia's Piedmont Region

Learn about rare plants, such as diamorpha smallii displaying eye-catching red before donning white flowers, that grow in granite in our Piedmont region. In this panel session we will be joined by representatives from Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Panola Mountain State Park, and Stone Mountain…

Saturday Science: Science of Space

SCIENCE OF SPACE – Ages 5-10 Saturday, July 17 - 12:30-1:30pm (eastern time)* Kids explore our solar system as they learn about and model craters on the moon, investigate how large our sun really is, and identify stars and constellations. Location: ONLINE. Log in to your ActivityHero account…

Online Girl Scout Workshop: Science of Space (Daisies and Brownies)

SCIENCE OF SPACE (Daisies and Brownies) – Online workshop Saturday, July 17 - 12:30-1:30pm (eastern time)* Click "See More Dates" to view all session options. Daisies and Brownies explore our solar system as they learn about and model craters on the moon, investigate how large our sun really…

Online Summer Club: Movie-Inspired Club

In this online summer club running from August 2-6, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math experiments inspired by the big screen. We experiment with "Harry Potter" chemistry potions, "Star Wars" space science, "Frozen" ice challenges, and more. We meet one hour each day (Monday-Friday) at 3:30pm…

Online Summer Camp: Movie-Inspired Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math experiments inspired by the big screen. In this virtual summer camp running from August 2-6, we experiment with "Harry Potter" chemistry potions, "The Incredibles" physics of super powers, "Star Wars" space science, "The LEGO Movie" engineering, Superhero movies…

Online Girl Scout Workshop: Origami Engineering (Juniors through Ambassadors)

Girl Scouts learn basic folding techniques and geometric principles of paper folding as they explore how origami is used in medical devices, robotics and space exploration. Registration includes an Origami Fun Patch and shipping.

Online Girl Scout Workshop: Science of Space (Daisies and Brownies)

Daisies and Brownies explore our solar system as they learn about and model craters on the moon, investigate how large our sun really is, and identify stars and constellations. Daisies complete requirements toward their Space Science Explorer Badge, and Brownies complete requirements toward their Space…

Virtual VLA Tour: Operations

VLA Operations: A large, powerful radio telescope like the Very Large Array (VLA) requires no small amount of effort, coordination, and staff to operate and maintain. Join us for a virtual tour to learn more about the ins and outs of how the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) continues to keep…

Preparing for Artemis: Understanding the Moon's most important resource

Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Thursday, May 20 at 6:00pm Pacific Time (9:00pm Eastern) to hear Dr. Casey Honniball bring us an update on the Artemis program and plans for creating a sustainable human presence on the Moon. We are returning to the Moon. This time to stay. By 2024, through the Artemis…

Online Girl Scouts: Geode Lab

Girl Scouts become geologists as they investigate rocks and minerals and how they are formed, and crack open their own geode to discover the crystals inside. Parent assistance may be needed for this activity. You may choose to do part of this activity outside. Registration includes our Geodes Lab Kit and…