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The Works Homeschool Day: Disc Drive Dissection
Date:
Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Roll up your sleeves, grab a screwdriver, and explore the guts of a computer disc drive. Get up close and personal with the amazing science that makes your computer work.
The Works Homeschool Day: Dot Bridges
Date:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Which shape is the strongest? The circle? The square? Find out which shape engineers couldn't live without by making a bridge that is lightweight yet stable.
The Works Homeschool Day: Invisible Ink
Date:
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
What is thymolphthalein? It's a chemical with the interesting ability to make words disappear. Come try it out and discover the science of acids and bases.
The Works Homeschool Day: Ear Harps
Date:
Monday, September 21, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Start your school year off with a twang! Come to The Works to learn about the science of sound, then use real tools to make your own musical instrument.
Growing a Sunflower House for Your Kids
Instructions for growing a sunflower "playhouse" for toddlers, preschoolers and young elementary aged kids.
