Chippie's Sensational Science Labs
Become a not-so-mad scientist, conduct mind-boggling experiments and learn about the amazing world around us!
Are there budding young scientists in your household? Nurture the curious spirit of your preschoolers by enrolling them in Chippie's Sensational Science Labs, a new educational series for children aged 3 to 5. Inspired by Chippie, BCM's chipmunk mascot, these interactive monthly sessions will engage and entertain kids while teaching science basics, incorporating S.T.E.A.M. elements and age-appropriate experiments.
Chippie's Thanksgiving Feast of Science
November 24, 1-2 p.m.
Create a cornucopia of science experiments and STEAM activities based on Thanksgiving dinner with Behringer-Crawford Museum's November "Chippie's Sensational Science Lab"at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
The lab, one of a monthly series for children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers, is offered both live at the museum and online. The live session will be limited to 10 people. BCM also offers supplies needed for the experiments for families participating from home.
The cost for the live "Chippie's Science Lab" at the museum is $3 per child plus regular museum admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 for children 3-17 and free for BCM members). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Virtual participation is $5 per household plus $3 per child with supplies provided or $1 per child without supplies, Members can participate virtually for free.
To register, call 859-727-3935 by 4 p.m. Saturday, November 17. Participants in the live session are required to wear face coverings and social distancing will be observed. A
link for virtual participants will be provided upon registration. Supplies can be picked up beginning Saturday, Nov. 21 during museum hours. For those who prefer to furnish their own materials, a list of needed supplies will be provided.
Chippie's Sensational Science Lab: Sink or Float
What makes things float? And others sink? Junior scientists are invited to learn about density and buoyancy in this fun "Chippie's Sensational Science Lab." Please subscribe to see more educational videos from Behringer-Crawford Museum at www.youtube/bcmuseum.
