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Dinosaur and Fossil Day

April 10
9:00 – 12:00

Come join us for a prehistoric good time as we explore the world of dinosaurs and fossils. Northwest Florida State College, the Tallahassee Museum, and Florida State University will be loaning specimens from their collections for this special event. Practice your dinosaur hunting skills as you carefully extract your own dinosaur from rock. Find out the length of an Apatosaurus. Compare your foot to a dilophosaurus’ footprint. Conclude your visit with some dinosaur related crafts. All activities are free with admission to the museum.

Lego Construction

Create structures and learn about physics and engineering in a fun and interactive way. This class will teach you about simple machines and the basics of engineering. Using LEGOS, you will build the simple machines and learn how each one works. Each class concludes with a challenge activity.

Age:
3rd—5th Grade

Dates:
January 30 – Structure and Forces
February 27 – Levers
March 20 – Wheels and Axles
April 24 – Gears

Time:
9:00 – 12:00

Cost:
ECSC Members – $21 per class
Non-members - $24 per class

WeDo Lego Robotics

Lego WeDo Robotics class uses an easy-to-use set that introduces young children to robotics. Participants will build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors and program their models using the LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Software.

Age:
1st – 2nd Grade

Dates and Times:
January 30
March 20

Time:
1:00 – 2:00
2:30 – 3:30

Cost:
ECSC Members – $7 per class
Non-members - $8 per class

All programs require pre-registration and pre-payment.

  • To register or for more information call the Emerald Coast Science Center at 850.664.1261.
  • Registration and payment must be received at least one day prior to the program.
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