Space Foundation Discovery Center Hosting Family-Friendly Events For January
Space Foundation Discovery Center Hosting Family-Friendly Events For January
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dec. 16, 2022 — 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 January. The events will provide an opportunity for the whole family to engage and learn more about the wonders of space in a fun and safe learning environment.
Event: Small Steps: Giant Leap: Planets/Solar System (for ages Pre-K-Kindergarten)
Date: Tuesday, January 3
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Reading of 8 Little Planets by Chris Ferrie
• Guided Science On the Sphere® presentation
• Solar System button activity
Details: discoverspace.org/small-steps-giant-leap-planets-solar-system
Event: Homeschool Day: Aerodynamics: rockets, flight and motion
Date: Wednesday, January 4
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
• Morning workshop: Hoop gliders and paper airplanes, afternoon workshop: Pitsco rockets
• Self-guided activities include puff rockets and Newton’s Laws demonstrations
Details: discoverspace.org/homeschool-day-aerodynamics-rockets-flight-and-motion
Event: Tesla’s Toolbox: Robotics (for ages 7-14 years)
Date: Saturday, January 14
Time: Workshops from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General Admission plus $5 materials fee. Passport members receive complimentary admission.
Activities:
• Understand the use for robots and the basics of how to control them with code
• Activities and challenges for the Sphero Robots
• Build a mini robot
Details: discoverspace.org/teslas-toolbox-robotics
Event: Cool Science: Catapults
Date: Wednesday, January 21
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: General admission
Activities:
• Learn about the science behind catapults to prepare for the Mini Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs on January 28
• Build a mini marshmallow catapult
Details: discoverspace.org/cool-science-catapults
Event: Discovery Center Astronomy Club (for ages 15-18 years)
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Venue: Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs
Admission: No fee
Activities:
• Guest speaker from Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to talk about imaging objects in the night sky
• Present findings on mini-journal club
Details: discoverspace.org/discovery-center-astronomy-club
Event: Family Star Party: Ancient Astronomy
Date: Saturday, January 27
Time: 6:00-8:00 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
• Possible views of Venus, Jupiter, the crescent Moon, Mars and Orion
• Self-guided activities and Science On the Sphere® presentations in the Discovery Center
Details: discoverspace.org/family-star-party-ancient-astronomy
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-to-Earth 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 provider. 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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