Join Space Foundation Discovery Center for Fun-Filled February
Join Space Foundation Discovery Center for Fun-Filled February
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jan. 31, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Foundation Discovery Center will host a series of events for February. The events will provide a family-friendly way to learn about the wonders of space in a fun and safe learning environment.
Event: Homeschool Day: Moon, Mars and Artemis
Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General Admission plus $5 materials fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Science On a Sphere® presentations
• Self-guided activities include priority packing and Mars/Earth comparison
• Afternoon Workshop: Mars Lander
Details: discoverspace.org/homeschool-day-moon-mars-and-artemis
Event: Small Steps, Giant Leap: Mars/Astronauts (for ages 2-5)
Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Reading of Mousetronaut Goes to Mars by Mark Kelly
• Guided Science On a Sphere® presentations
• Engage in paper bag space helmets activity
Details: discoverspace.org/small-steps-giant-leap-mars-astronauts
Event: Girls in STEAM Day
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, February 18
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Guest panel of women who work in the STEAM industry featuring Melinda Bradley, Systems Engineer at Parsons Corporation, Anagha Indic, Software Engineer at L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and more.
Details: discoverspace.org/girls-in-stem-day
Event: Cool Science: Chemistry of DNA
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: Regular admission
Activities:
• Make DNA bracelets
• Extract DNA from strawberries
• Create paper DNA helix chains
Details: discoverspace.org/cool-science-electricity
Event: Tesla’s Toolbox: Magnetism (for ages 7-14)
Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General Admission plus $5 materials fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Learn about the weird world of magnetism and how it improves technology
• Workshops from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Build your own take-home electromagnet
Details: discoverspace.org/teslas-toolbox-magnetism
Event: Discovery Center Astronomy Club (for ages 15-18)
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Guest speaker from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
• Present findings on mini-journal club
Details: discoverspace.org/discovery-center-astronomy-club
Event: Family Star Party: The Zodiac and the Ecliptic
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee for outdoor telescope viewing; half-priced admission for Discovery Center indoor activities.
Activities:
• Look through multiple telescopes and learn about the objects in our night sky from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society astronomy outreach guides and Discovery Center educators
• Interact with the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory’s scientific demos and exhibits
• Possible views of Mars, Jupiter, Venus and the Moon
• Engage with self-guided activities and Science On the Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center
Details: discoverspace.org//family-star-party-the-zodiac-and-the-ecliptic
About Space Foundation Discovery Center
Space Foundation Discovery Center is an interactive space museum and science center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a hands-on, education-focused destination that advances awareness, access and training in space exploration and space-to-Earth industries for students, teachers, families and space enthusiasts. Partnerships with government and commercial enterprises support exhibits like the El Pomar Space Gallery; Northrop Grumman Science Center, featuring Science On a Sphere®; and Lockheed Martin Space Education Center.
About Space Foundation
Space Foundation is a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to information, education and collaboration for space exploration and space-inspired industries that define the global space ecosystem. Driven by a partnership model, Space Foundation operates three divisions that unite the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through corporate membership, sponsorship, fundraising and grants: Symposium 365 is the premier source for media and events, including the world-renowned Space Symposium and The Space Report. Center for Innovation and Education is a lifelong learning platform. Global Alliance facilitates collaboration around the world. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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