Join Us All Month Long For Activities and Demos with Science City Educators
Monthly Theme: Storm of the Century!
Daily Science Demos and Activities
Indoor Fun for the Whole Family!
How does lighting work? – Learn about how lightning is formed and avoided by using the Jacob’s ladder device.
Moving molecules – Fill hot air balloons with air and watch them rise to the ceiling.
How do pressure changes affect weather?
Cloud in a bottle – Guests will be able to create their own cloud by changing the pressure within a bottle.
Vacuum chamber – Guests will be able to place items such as Peeps and toys in a vacuum chamber to visualize the pressure of Earth’s Atmosphere
Tornado Tube – Guests will be able to see the dynamics of how a tornado forms.
How the water cycle works – Make a model showing how water evaporates and then condenses to make cloud and rain.
Imaginative Cloud Art
Do you ever use your imagination to turn clouds into animals and objects? Create an image of a cloud with a tempera paint stick and turn it into an art piece by adding details with crayon!
Pinwheel Creation
Use the materials and follow along to create a pinwheel that spins in the most extreme winds!
Early Learning Activities
Science City Storytime:
Join us in the PNC Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursdays at 11:30am starting for songs, stories, and activities surrounding our monthly theme. Each week we will have a different story and activity. Suggested age range 3 to 8 (All are Welcome)
Music and Movement:
Join us for Music and Movement in PNC Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursday at 11am to learn about music and move together! We will interact with music while engaging our gross motor skills with various instruments and activities. Suggested age range 1-5 (All are Welcome)
Circle Time:
Join us in Let’s Play on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am for a flexible Infant and Toddler Circle Time! We will be singing songs, counting, and share stories to start our day! (This is for ages 3 and under with their caregiver support)
Cooking Up A Storm
Learn about the atmospheric ingredients that go into a typical severe weather day in Tornado Alley, and explore datasets all about severe weather.
Animal Chats
Join us at 11 and 3 to learn more about our animals!