Things That Make You Go Hmmm

What do abrupt changes in ocean circulation and Earth's climate, shifts in wildlife populations and ecosystems, the global finance market and its system-wide crashes, and asthma attacks and epileptic seizures have in common?

According to a paper published this week in the journal Nature, all share generic early-warning signals that indicate a critical threshold of change dead ahead.

SkySchool-Hands on Astronomy

SkySchool-Hands on Astronomy
September 25-27, 2009
Hands-on astronomy! Three days of a variety of learning experiences designed to help both teachers and students explore astronomy topics, content and resources.

Sky School for Kids

Friday 9/25- 9 a.m-4 p.m.-exploration stations throughout the museum, one hour rocket making classes (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.-$6 per person, plus general admission), Star Party 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday 9/27-1p.m-4p.m.-exploration stations throughout the museum

Sky School for Educators (Advance registration required)

Friday 9/25-4p.m.-6p.m.-Teachers grades K-4-Topic-Travel through the Solar System-Cost $40 per teacher. Fee includes Toolkit with variety of resources to be able to replicate activities in classroom, hands-on practice with various activities, snack and supplies.

Saturday 9/26-10 a.m.-12 p.m.-Teachers of grades 3-6-Topic-Moon- Cost $40 per teacher. Fee includes Toolkit with variety of resources to be able to replicate activities in classroom, hands-on practice with various activities, snack and supplies.

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Saturday 9/26-2p.m.-4p.m.-Teachers of grades 5-8-Topic-Mars- Cost $40 per teacher. Fee includes Toolkit with variety of resources to be able to replicate activities in classroom, hands-on practice with various activities, snack and supplies.

Star Party

Star Party
September 25, 2009 5-8pm
Continue to celebrate International Year of Astronomy 2009 with Discovery Center and Springfield Astronomical Society. Discovery Center wants 150,000 individuals to look at the world through a telescope. Join us for a chance to look through a telescope. Star Party on Patio Free, admission applies for inside the museum.

Discovery Science Club

Discovery Science Club
September 19, 2009
New for 2009-2010! 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This club is designed for children ages 6-12 and one accompanying parent! Registration available Aug. 1^st. Cost-$20 per member parent /child duo, $25 per non/member parent/child duo. Additional child-$5 each.

Discovery Science Club dates for 2009-2010:

Sept. 19, 2009 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Flights of Fancy

Oct. 17, 2009 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Chemistry Concoctions

Nov. 14, 2009 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Science of Cooking

Jan. 23, 2010 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Amazing Animals

Feb. 13, 2010 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Science Magic

March 20, 2010 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Topic-Builder’s Workshop

Science Sprout Museum Days

Science Sprout Museum Days
September 18, 2009
Museum Days just for Early Childhood Learners (up to age 6). Includes special free science presentations and science story time geared to young learners. Groups may schedule 30 minute programs for an additional fee. For Kindergarten or 1st grade classes, MOPS groups, day care providers, preschools, playgroups and families. Explore the fun of science and science of fun. Pre-registration for group rate. General admission applies for general visitors.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day
September 13, 2009 1pm-5pm
It's a day to honor the family, as well as share the love and respect for our elders and our individual roots. Admission prices for grandparents and seniors will be $3.00 per person. Sign up for a Grandparent Membership that day and receive $5.00 off membership. Grandparent Memberships are valid for one year.

DCS Will Be Closed September 7-11

Discovery Center Springfield will be closed September 7-11 for our annual administrative work days. We will reopen Saturday September 12 for regular business.