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 Itty Bitty Scientists
Wednesdays, August 4 & 11
11 a.m. & Noon
Fun, hands-on science for toddlers ages 2-5 and their parents is back again this year! Each session will last about
30-45 minutes and will begin with a story reflective of the topic of the day.
Join us, and bring along a friend too! Programs are free with admission and limited to 40 toddlers each session.
August 4
Fuzzy
Wuzzy - It's all about the world of touch during our final program of the
season. Toddlers will get to explore
their sense of touch with various native items plucked from the hidden stocks
of the Red River Gallery. Everyone will
leave with their own touch and feel books modeled after today's story The Touch and Feel Farm.
August 11
Sun Safety - Developed and led by LSUHSC-S's Medical Librarians Deidra Woodson, Donna Timm and Talicia Tarver, "Sun Safety"
will highlight the functions of the sun using the book, Sunny Bunny, written and illustrated by
Woodson and Tarver, respectively. There will be a demonstration on the light and
heat produced from the sun as well as a presentation on ways to protect yourself
from its rays. An activity will follow with toddlers creating a hat made from a
disposable bowl.
 Solar
System Science
Every Saturday in August
3:30 - 5:30
p.m.
Why is Mars red? Why is Neptune blue? What are the rings of
Saturn made of? How big is Jupiter's Great Red Spot and what happened
to one of its stripes? Why is Pluto not a planet anymore? Will our Sun
turn into a black hole? Find out the answer to these and other deep,
probing questions as we investigate our solar system. Afterwards,
explore the Windham Family Rooftop Terrace and the Averett Observatory,
weather permitting. Program is free with admission.
 Dog Days of
Summer
Tuesday, August 10
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Who says
there's no such thing as a free lunch? Stop by Sci-Port for a free hot
dog and see a bit of culinary science using homemade solar ovens. No
admission ticket is necessary. A large drink and chips are available
for $3.
 Star Party
Friday, September 24, 8 - 11 p.m.
Sponsored by: IBERIABANK
Use Sci-Port's large telescopes or bring your own to check
out the Moon, Saturn and other heralded constellations, stars and
planets "hanging" in Shreveport's skies. Sci-Port staff will be on the
Windham Family Rooftop Terrace to guide visitors on an out-of-this-world
celestial journey. A full complement of activities and presentations
-- both inside the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium and out -- will bring
you back down to Earth with stellar Sci-Port fun. Whether you're a
curious newbie, a passionate astronomer or somewhere in between, this
evening with the stars is sure to enchant. "May the Force be with you"
as you explore the dark side!
$3 for Members; $5 for Non-Members
Call (318) 424-8660 for reservations.
 Fourth Friday Astronomy
Every Fourth Friday of the Month
4 p.m.
If you're curious about the planets, stars, space and the known (and unknown) universe, rocket on down to Sci-Port on the fourth Friday of each month. Sci-Port's Fourth Friday Astronomy is dedicated to exploring the cosmos. Learn about the latest space missions, recent discoveries and other news from space!
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