The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center is excited to present the all new Family Science Days offering enriching science opportunities for families with elementary and middle level learners in biology, astronomy, environmental science, physical science, geology and more!
Excellent for homeschool families and families looking for something to do on the Fridays of the hybrid school schedule.
When
October-December - Various Friday and Saturday Dates (see schedule below)
Time
9:30-11:30am
Cost
$25 per “family” unit up to 3 people (add up to 2 additional people at $5 each). Maximum of 5 in a “family” unit.
All “family” units must include 1 adult.
Locations
May include:
- Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
- Dupont Planetarium
- Audubon’s Silver Bluff Center
- Bridgestone
Registration
Registration closes 48 hours prior to the event.
Register Online for Family Science Days
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
- Attendance is limited to a small number of “family” units
- Masks are required to be worn at all times unless instructed otherwise
- Reduced interaction and social distancing between “family” units
- Increased sanitization of materials, facilities and participants
- Health Screening before each program:
- Have you or any of the children in your “family” unit had close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or has any health department or health care provider been in contact with you and advised you to quarantine?
- Do you or do any of the children in your “family” unit have any of these symptoms? (Fever of 100.4°F, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, new cough, new loss of taste or smell)
- Since they were last at RPSEC, have you or any of the children in your “family” unit been diagnosed with COVID-19?
Event Schedule
| Date | Location | Description | Ages |
| FRIDAY, 10/9/20 | Ruth Patrick Science Education Center | Star Light Star Bright
Explore the stars you can see from your own backyard. Investigate our closest star the Sun. Does it move? What makes a shadow and how do shadows change over time?
|
5yo - 7yo |
| SATURDAY, 10/17/20 | Ruth Patrick Science Education Center | Wet and Wild
Students will investigate the wonderful world of water through macro-invertebrate collection at a local pond. In addition students will take a scavenger hunt around the Nuthatch Trail (¾ mile) to look for answers to important questions in nature.
|
8yo+ |
| FRIDAY, 10/23/20 | Hitchcock Woods |
Fall Ecohike Adventures What is an urban forest? Find out during this two-hour, two-mile guided hike through Hitchcock Woods. Identify native plants, find evidence of animal life and compare forest communities.
|
7yo+ |
| FRIDAY, 10/30/20 | Ruth Patrick Science Education Center |
Mission Possible: Wonders of Diversity Immerse yourself in the diversity of the wonders in your own backyard and in space! Become detectives, to figure out the species of animals in your own backyard while also setting out on a space mission. This is a wonderful journey of adventure and learning.
|
8yo - 12yo |
| FRIDAY, 11/6/20 | Ruth Patrick Science Education Center |
Curious Creatures Explore cold- and warm-blooded creatures native to our area. Interact with live owls, snakes, amphibians, insects while exploring the characteristics of each.
|
5yo - 12yo |
| SATURDAY, 11/14/20 | Silver Bluff Audubon Center |
Adaptations and Habitats Live and Taxidermy animals will be closely observed to determine their adaptations for survival in our local habitat. In addition, two forest types will be assessed to determine which is better suited for local, threatened/endangered species.
|
8yo+ |
| FRIDAY, 11/20/20 |
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
|
MASSive Minerals Learn how to identify common minerals like malachite, amethyst, mica, pyrite, kaolin and copper on the basis of their properties using a field guide while also investigating measurement concepts of volume, weight and mass. Sponsored in part by W.R. Grace Foundation.
|
8yo - 12yo |
| SATURDAY, 12/5/20 | Silver Bluff Audubon Center |
Beginner Outdoor Hobbies: Birding101/Geocaching 101 An introduction to the world of birding is guaranteed to be exciting with some words of wisdom and then a hike with a seasoned veteran of the sport. Also, a mini “GeoAdventure” at SBA will get you ready to spread your wings elsewhere in the sport of Geocaching!
|
8yo+ |
| FRIDAY, 12/11/20 | Ruth Patrick Science Education Center |
Grossology
|
5yo+ |
