Branched Out
Thanks to a unique partnership between the Buffalo Museum of Science (BMS) and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System (B&ECPLS), youngsters in the City of Buffalo have the opportunity to enhance their science and literacy skills through Branched Out, a FREE fun-filled series of programs offered in select city library branches.
The Branched Out program gives children the chance to learn through “doing, talking, reading, and writing about science.” The Museum of Science provides the instructional staff and the science activities.
| Ages: | Young Explorers, 3-5 years olds Young Scientists, 6-10 years old |
| Registration: | Pre-registration is required. |
| Fees: | FREE |
| More Info: | Call your local branch (see below), or visit www.buffalolib.org |
Branched Out Program Topics
Young Explorers Session 2 (March 2010): My Body
Bone Banana:
How do our bones allow us to wiggle and shake? Join us as we learn all about our skeleton. We will examine animal bones and explore how our own skeleton works. Children will be able to observe x-rays of bones and assemble a skeleton to take home.
A Diary of your Digestion:
Have you ever had a stomach ache? Ever wonder what happens to the food you eat? Come and learn all about how we get energy from our food. Children will be able to learn how the digestive system works.
My Lovable Lungs:
Do you know what your lungs look like? What do we use them for? Can you feel your self breath? Join us as we learn all about our lungs. Children will be able to view a model lung and feel what our lungs feel like. Each child will create a model lung to take home.
The Bump Bump of My Heart:
Have you ever felt your heart beating? Have you ever heard your heart beat? What do we use our heart for? Come learn all about the heart that is inside all of us. We will explore how our heart works and why. Children will be able to use stethoscopes to hear their heart and create a heart of their own.
Young Scientists Session 2 (March 2010): Scientific Crime Investigation
The Case of the Kidnapped Carp
Goldman the goldfish has been kidnapped! Use forensic science to analyze the ransom note to figure out who did it!
The Case of the Purloined Purse
The Queen’s purse has been stolen! Learn how to analyze footprints and fingerprints so the thief can be found!
The Case of the Missing Mother
Kevin’s mother has gone missing! The only evidence is a mysterious powder and a piece of paper. Will we find her before it’s time for dinner? Using science, we can crack this case!
The Case of the Pilfered Peanuts
Zookeeper Zoe woke up to find that all of the elephants’ peanuts had been stolen! We have one eyewitness. See how her descriptions can help us crack the case!
Participating Libraries & Schedules - Updated March 10, 2010
| Crane | |
| 622 Elmwood Ave. / 716-883-6651 | |
| Young Explorers: Tuesdays at 10:30am | |
| Dudley | |
| 2010 South Park Ave. / 716-823-1854 | |
| Young Explorers: Saturdays at 11am Young Scientists: Tuesdays at 5:30pm |
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| East Clinton | |
| 1929 Clinton St. / 716-823-5626 | |
| Young Scientists: Wednesdays at 4:00pm | |
| East Delavan | |
| 1187 E. Delavan Ave. / 716-896-4433 | |
| Young Explorers: Mondays at 10am | |
| Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. | |
| 1324 Jefferson Ave. / 716-883-4418 | |
| Young Explorers: Fridays at 4:00pm Young Scientists: Thursdays at 6:00pm |
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| North Park | |
| 975 Hertel Ave / 875-3748 | |
| Young Scientists: Mondays at 4:30pm | |
Branched Out is generously sponsored by The Garman Family Foundation.
