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Monthly Theme Days

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The Buffalo Museum of Science’s Theme Days offer hands-on, inquiry-based activities centered on particular themes. Students will encounter new concepts, make  connections, and gain a better understanding of the world around them.

Space is limited!

 

Fee: $5 per student includes admission to the Museum
To register your group: Call Robin Mancuso 716.896.5200 x338 or email rmancuso@sciencebuff.org
   

 


 

 

Thursday November 12- Native American Day

Grades Pre-K – 8
Students discover the history of Native Americans and their many contributions to our region. The Museum’s own collection of Native American artifacts will help highlight
the diversity of our many local Native American groups. This is sure to be a fun-filled and educational day at the Museum.

 

January 28 - Polar Regions Day

Early Childhood/Grades Pre-K – 2
Are your students fascinated by polar bears and penguins? Do they love learning about arctic inhabitants? On this special fun-chilled day, students will get an up-close look at some favorite polar animals and enjoy activities and crafts that teach more about these and other fascinating cold weather creatures.

 

Thursday February 25 - Space Day

Grades 3 – 8
Explore the universe as you tour the Buffalo Museum of Science. Students will view the stars in our planetarium, interact with space activities involving rocket ships and eteorites, and search for life outside our planet. Discover how telescopes work and how we use the light spectrum in space exploration. A perfect day to inspire future astronauts!

 

Thursday March 25 - Nano Day

Grades 3 – 12
Come discover the newest technology and current science. From the Bio-informatics highway to nano scale manufacturing, explore the science that is shaping Buffalo’s future. Students will engage in activities ranging from measurement systems, electron microscopy, nano products, genetics, and biomimicry.

 

Thursday April 15 - Earth Day at Tifft Nature Preserve

Grades 3– 8
Limit: 90 Students

Celebrate National Environmental Education week and Earth Day at Tifft Nature Preserve! Students will learn about Tifft’s wildlife, various habitats, alternative energy sources,
recycling, composting, and more! Please dress appropriately for the outdoors.

 

Thursday May 20 - Insect Day

Early Childhood/Grades Pre-K – 2
Students learn all about their favorite creepy crawly creatures while exploring the characteristics of insects and other “bugs.” Live animals, crafts, and hands-on activities are all part of the fun on this very exciting day!

 

Thursday June 10 - Bubble Day

Grades Pre-K – 8
Join us for a day of outrageous bubble fun! Students will experiment with bubbles inside of bubbles, bubble walls, bubble technology, and giant bubbles as they explore concepts of surface tension, geometry, and much more.

 

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