Water Wizards - 316
What would you do if your water drinking supply became unsafe to drink? Learn about
the many properties of water and the various methods for water quality improvement.
Designed for hands-on learners, you will engineer a water filter to remove contamination
and then compare your results.
Bee Aware - 236/237
How do bees know where to collect pollen? Do flower petals have patterns that serve
as guides for the pollinators? As bees move among flowers they transfer the
pollen which allows plants to produce seeds and flourish. Using microscopes and UV
lights, you will dissect a flower and learn the parts that bees need to find to collect their
pollen.
DIY Success - 130/131
Hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, nails and of course your own
great imagination will be used to make a cool cedar plant caddy! With all parts
provided, you will learn the name and proper use of tools during the building process
and have fun doing it! Called the gardeners best friend, your caddy will go home with a
pot and plant to finish the look.
Blow Me Away! - 232/233
Did you know that tall buildings can sway in the wind? Civil engineers who design and
build tall structures have to figure out how to keep buildings safe from such forces. It
turns out that a rectangle shape isn’t the only one that works. Test your creativity in
building your own paper “tower”. Will it withstand wind created by fans?
Hoop It Up! - Core Building, lobby
Unlock the fun and fascinating world of Olympian Hula Hooping in this dynamic
workshop that blends movement, physics, and creativity. Fun, interactive and
enlightening you will have a better understanding of the physics of motion, body
mechanics and coordination as you dive into the science of hula hooping.
Live Wire - 311
Have you ever wondered how your batteries are able to power your toys? Discover the
fundamentals of battery technology to explore how to turn metals and solutions into
electricity! These reactions create electricity. Compete to make the strongest battery
and complete a circuit for a shockingly fun time!
Rooting 4 U - 234/23
Learn the science of plant growth and the role of fungi in ecosystems, plant health and
even climate change. What are mycorrhizae fungi, developed by scientists here in
Grants Pass? What is their significance in nature and their impact on horticulture?
Plant a pot, with mycorrhizae, to take home so that you can observe it’s growth.
Coding 2 Create - 408
You can become a tech creator and innovator by joining this workshop for an exciting
journey into the world of coding. Learn a few commands and you’ll be creating new
programs and manipulating the digital world around you.
Solar Sleuths – 134/135
Learn the different forms of energy and the importance of renewable resource
practices. Using simple tools to track the sun’s movement you will learn how
modern scientists and engineers rely on the solar positions to “harvest” the energy of
the sun.
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