What: “Explorations in Science”
3rd Annual Family Science Night
When: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 6-8 p.m.
Where: North Woods Discovery School, 14732 Bass Drive,
Redding. NWDS is a free, public charter school for grades K-8.
Cost: FREE
Ever play with OOBLECK? How about set off a water rocket? Family Science Night provides a fun-filled opportunity for children and their parents to engage in hands-on science activities together.
In addition to our own activities and Nate Fairchild’s science demonstration, many community organizations will also present activities for the evening.
All activities are FREE, sponsored by NWDS Parent Club.
HELP Shasta will sell nutritious box meals for the evening.
Contact North Woods for additional information, 275-5480.
NWDS SCIENCE PROJECTS:
* Water Rockets
* Float My Boat Challenge
* Egg Drop Challenge
* Roller Coaster Challenge
* Invincible Balloon
* Drops on a Penny
* Good Vibrations
* Simple Electrical Circuits
* LEGO Simple Machines
* Plastics – Mooo!
* Underwater Pond
* Oobleck
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COMMUNITY EXHIBITS:
* City of Redding, Recycling Center: Worm Composting
* City of Redding, Water Resources: Water Sheds & Water Pollution
* Simpson University, Education Dept.: Cartesian Divers
* Shasta County Public Health: Nutrition – Learn about Fats and Sugars
* Dr. Sam Van Kirk: Heart Dissection
* GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science): Amazing Bubbles
* California Dept of Forestry: Insects & Our Forests
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* Shasta Wildlife Rescue: Caring for Our Wild Animal Friends
* Whiskeytown Park Service: Footprints and Furs
* End-of-Evening Science Demonstration: Nate Fairchild, NWDS
