Things with Wings *
Explore insects and their world. Younger children will explore the life cycle of the Blue Morpho Butterfly and older children (3rd grade and up) will explore insect flight and vision using art and scientific experimentation, including a look into their ultra-violet world
Illusions and Perception
Use illusions to explore the mysterious world of your brain. Map your taste buds, test your sense of touch and perception. Uncover the secrets of visual illusions and create your own
3-D Geometry
Learn how to identify and create three dimensional geometric forms including cubes, tetrahedrons and octahedrons then use them to make your own original three dimensional sculpture
Stay In Bounds
Students will explore character traits while learning about the history of Alabama collegiate sports. This includes a tour of our sports exhibit and a scavenger hunt
Shades of Me Tolerance Program
Learn about the many shades, but single color, of human skin. Students will use science and art to debunk the idea of “red and yellow, black and white” while learning the importance of tolerance of differences and appreciation of diversity
World of Puppets *
Use puppets to explore a world of tolerance. Program includes a puppet show and a puppet workshop so that the puppet fun can continue back at school
Downtown Gadsden Walking Tour
Learn everything you never knew about historic downtown Gadsden on a
Segway led walking tour with our own Bobby Welch, Director of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation
Multi-Cultural Explorations
Students will work with a real anthropologist and our other educators to learn about the past and present of a culture of your choosing. Explorations will include art and/or music as well as cultural celebrations and traditions. Current programming includes- Japan, China, Oceana, France, the British Isle, Lesotho Africa and Mexico
Science of Ice Cream
Dish through the secrets of this delicious dessert. Discover the amazing, changing states of matter in this tasty experiment.
And Now, the Weather *
What's the weather like today? Find out in this informative program that examines tornados and other weather phenomena. Discover how the weather constantly changes.
Southeastern Native Americans
Let our educators guide students through the fascinating and often misunderstood world of Southeastern Native American culture. Examine artifacts, create a clay pinch pot and learn a traditional story from a local tribe.
StarLab
Gaze into an infinitely vast universe of stars and celestial bodies while learning basic astronomy and Greek mythology in our portable planetarium. The StarLab program is adjustable for any season of the year and can be programmed to suit all ages. For outreach, 20 square feet of space with at least a 15' ceiling clearance is necessary.
Build It!
Construct with some pretty unusual building materials and learn some basic facts about engineering for strength and form.
Baffling Bubbles *
Become a bubble-ologist by learning how bubbles are made and by making some amazing bubbles
Wildlife Scavenger Hunt at the James D. Martin Wild Life Park
How many species can you spot? Explore the birds and insects that inhabit our local wildlife park.
Art Blast *
Use age appropriate art stations to unleash the creative genius in your students
Impression and Light
Explore the world of the Impressionists, both past and present, then create some art of your own.
Leonardo’s Workshop
Discover the ultimate renaissance man. Explore your own creativity and ingenuity while learning about the art and inventions of Leonardo DaVinci
Tie Dye *
Swirls, bursts, stripes, rings and more. Let our staff teach you the art of tie dye. Create tee shirts in a rainbow of colors or request school/program specific colors.
Valley of the Kings Workshop (add on for GMA King Tut Fieldtrips)
After exploring the Tut exhibit your students can learn more about Egyptology with a “mini dig” and cartouche workshop. Miniature pyramids complete with tiny “artifacts” await your eager explorers
The Gentle Gorilla
Develop a deeper understanding of these often misunderstood creatures. Children will learn about primate communication, behavior and biology and afterward they will learn some signs from Gorilla Sign Language and steps that are being taken to preserve this endangered gentle giant.
Step through the Wardrobe (available in the month of November only)
Students will explore the Narnia Chronicles through puppet or mask making then re-create a scene from the one of the books using green screen technology. Teachers will receive a digital copy of the finished product and children will be able to view it on the web. A screening of one of the films can be scheduled as well. |
