Join CuriOdyssey to dig into the science of the world around us. How long can a top spin? How do we keep CuriOdyssey’s wildlife engaged with their surroundings? How do plants and animals survive life at Coyote Point Recreation Area? These are some of the questions that our weekend workshops will be trying to answer. Workshops take place on the 2nd Saturday of the month October through April. Register now for this up close and personal science experience designed to inspire excitement for science and passion for asking questions about the world around us.

All workshops take place at CuriOdyssey. Workshops have recommended ages. Parents are welcome to join their children in workshops or can drop off their children at the beginning of the workshop and pick them up at 12:00noon. All workshops require pre-registration.

Marble Run: Part 1

March 9, 2013 Recommended for children ages 6-11 years old.
Workshop time: 10:00am-12:00noon
Workshop Fee: $35/Members; $45/Non-Member
CuriOdyssey’s “Rolling Ball Sculpture” exhibit mesmerizes visitors of all ages and demonstrates gravity and kinetic energy.  Now students can craft their own Marble Run with common everyday (and sometimes suprising) materials.  Students will start by making a marble roller coaster, and then have a lesson on how to use building tools safely. For the remainder of the workshop participants will design and begin building the foundation of their marble run.  This is a two part workshop and students will continue the learning and building process at the following month’s workshop (April 13, 2013).  Let’s get rolling with part one of Marble Runs!

Marble Run: Part 2

April 13, 2013 Recommended for children ages 6-11 years old.
Workshop time: 10:00am-12:00noon
Workshop Fee: $35/Members; $45/Non-Member
Engineers must know how to build structures that will hold up against nature’s tests.  Continuing the momentum from last month, participants explore how various materials can help or hinder the strength of their marble run.  Foundations, braces, and supports will be used to complete the building of their marble runs.  If time allows, fun features such as levers, elevators, or spinners can be added to the marble runs.  This is sure to be an exciting conclusion to your creative contraptions!

Discovery Dissections

May 11, 2013 Recommended for children ages 8-12 years old.
Workshop time: 10:30am-12:00noon
Workshop Fee: $25/Members; $35/Non-Member
Have you ever seen the lens of an eye, beak of a squid, or brain of a fish?  This workshop will have participants comparing and contrasting the organs of several different animals.  Investigating the inside of a fish, squid, rat, and cow eye will give insight into our own anatomy and understanding how the human body works.  In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn the proper use of dissecting tools.  Join us for a peek inside biology.