Scream for STEAM

Scream for STEAM Get ready for a spooky good time at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum! Scream for STEAM runs October 25–31, bringing Halloween-themed science, art, and engineering activities for the whole family. From vampire puppet engineering and monster mask design to coding with Ozobot and a Spooky Slime workshop, there is something for every little learner. Presentations include Spooky Story Time for ages 5 and under, a Discover Bones science demo, and a Circuits in a Snap electrical engineering challenge. Come if you dare! DAILY DISCOVERIES Let’s Go Code! Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Location: The PNC Art Zone Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1 Description: Explore the basics of coding through this interactive program featuring Carl the Coding Caterpillar! Supported by One Point Perspective Time: 11:00 am Location: Presentation Space Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3 Description: Learn how to create the illusion of depth in your art through perspective drawing techniques. DISCOVER Bones – At the Science Bench Time: 11:30 am Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3 Description: Running, playing, and dancing – these fun and complex movements would not be possible without bones. Join us for an exploration of the human skeleton and learn how bones help us to keep moving while protecting our most important organs. Helpful Hydroelectricity Time: 12:30 pm Location: Presentation Space Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3 Description: Water is a force of nature that carves mountains, erodes canyons, and provides plentiful potential for power. Discover how hydroelectric energy can help power our cities. Sounds, Lights, Action! Time: 1:00 pm Location: Stage Area Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1 Description: Learn how to use sound and lighting e_ects to enhance theatrical productions in the Riseman Family Theatre! Circuits in a Snap Time: 2:00 pm Location: Open Making Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2 Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors and then try your hand at electrical engineering! Electrifying Encounters – At the Science Bench Time: 3:00 pm Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3 Description: Sparks will fly as you learn about electricity in this hair-raising experience! The Pirate, The Princess, & Playing Nice Puppet Show Time: 4:00 pm Location: Riseman Family Theatre Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1 Description: Can a playful pirate and a powerful princess compromise to save their kingdom? Join us as we learn the value of sharing at the Riseman Family Theatre.