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MathAlive! At the California Science Center 10/4 – 1/5
MathAlive! inspires, sparks the imagination, and reveals not only math at work but the endless possibilities of math. Ride in a live-action snowboard race, control a Mars rover, capture your image in a 360° freeze-motion video, try your hand at engineering a skyscraper, and even design a skateboard! Designed for families and students, the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most—sports, nature, dancing, design, music, movie-making, robotics, and more. This high-tech exhibition features dozens of highly immersive and interactive experiences to thrill people of all ages! It’s a great way to get your kids excited about math in an interactive and exciting exhibition. We can’t…
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New Episodes of PBS KIDS’ READY JET GO! Premieres Monday, April 2nd!
Exciting news READY JET GO! fans! PBS KIDS’ is releasing five brand new episodes of PBS KIDS’ READY JET GO! which will premiere on Monday, April 2. This is one of our favorite PBS KIDS’ show for so many reasons! The music is super catchy and you can’t help but want to dance around to the fun tunes to learning about our solar system. Astronomy has been one of my personal favorite subjects since I was a kid and to this day I still love watching Sci-Fi/Fantasy movies since most are placed on other planets and solar systems. Where (are) you a Trekkie too?! READY JET GO! focuses on astronomy, technology, and scientific innovation and invention. …
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND PIXAR EXHIBITION at the California Science Center :: A Giveaway
Last weekend we attended The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition at the California Science Center. I am a bit embarrassed to say we had never visited the center before but I am so glad we had the opportunity to see firsthand all the wonderful things going on at the center! We even took a tour through the Exposition Park Rose Garden (amazing!) and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (also amazing). You can take the family and spend the whole day enjoying all that this area has to offer. The Science Behind Pixar Animation: The Science Behind Pixar Animation Exhibition is such a treat for anyone interested in animation…
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Marvel Studios “The Magic of STEM” Internship Program Empowers Girls
Last week Marvel Studios selected the latest winner of their STEM-based internship program in conjunction with the theatrical release of Marvel’s Dr. Strange on 11/4. The theme of this most recent program was The Magic of STEM, challenging girls to explore science and technology that may have once been considered “magic.” The winner of the internship was 16-yr-old Ashley Qin, whose project revolved around wearable biosensors and how they can function as non-invasive glucose monitors. This is the 4th challenge that Marvel Studios has put forth to elevate and celebrate inspirational young women who are interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), with each activity tailored to…
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Programming and Science Projects that Promote Learning
Have your kids started school back up this week or last week? Did you have tears of sadness or a little bit of joy that you have some free time on your hands? I think I had a little of both. I enjoy the summer break with my daughter and love to head off to the beach or movies any time during the week. But as I work out of the home, finding a balance can be quite challenging. As parents, we do our best to prevent too much of a summer slide – the loss of certain skills in math and reading that can happen over the summer, but there is…
