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Soapy Solids, Liquids and Gases
This hands-on slippery science lab will cover the states of matter and some very unique properties of water that make it one of the most interesting molecules on earth.
Match with IMAX® film: Forces Of Nature
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Soapy Solids, Liquids and Gases
Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science
Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter
Big Idea 9: Changes in Matter |
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Cosmic Neighbors
Wrap your head around how much a million really is and become a master of estimation. Math and patterns are all around us and you’ll have a blast discovering them. Don’t miss the traveling exhibit Math Midway (January 25 – May 5, 2013).
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Math Madness
Big Idea 1: MD Measurement and Data
Big Idea 1: G Geometry
Big Idea 2: MD Measurement and Data
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Falcons couldn’t fly up to 125 mph and frogs couldn’t jump 20 times their body length without some awesome adaptations. Students will discover just what it takes to survive in the animal kingdom.
Match with IMAX® films: Sea Monsters 3D, Sea Rex 3D, Under The Sea 3D, Wild Ocean 3D, Wild Safari 3D, African Adventure 3D, Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D, Galapagos 3D
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Animal Adaptations
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living things
Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
Big Idea 16: Heredity and Reproduction
Big Idea 17: Interdependence |
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Slither, Crawl and Swim
Get the class together and meet some of the Museum’s resident animal ambassadors. Students will be amazed at the animals’ behaviors, features and adaptations. And don’t miss our new river otters!
Match with IMAX® films: Under The Sea 3D, Born To Be Wild 3D, Wild Ocean 3D,
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Slither, Crawl and Swim
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
Big Idea 16: Heredity and Reproduction
Big Idea 17: Interdependence |
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The Dirt on Dinosaurs
Have a blast in the past and check out this dinosaur demo. We will dig deep into the types of dinosaurs, how they lived and just how big these behemoths could grow. Don’t forget to visit the new Prehistoric Florida exhibit!
Match with the IMAX® films: Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D, Sea Rex 3D
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The Dirt on Dinosaurs
Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science
Big Idea 3: The Rate of Theories, Laws, Hypothesis, and Models
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms |
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Get Down with Gravity
What goes up, usually comes down! This demo will be all about gravity and other forces that we experience in our daily lives. Become an expert on Newton’s Law.
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Get Down with Gravity
Big Idea 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge
Big Idea 3: The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models
Big Idea 12: Motion of Objects
Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion
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Ride the Wave
Let your junior entomologists get a close up look at the beauty of butterflies. We’ll also dive deep into the world of other bugs. We might not like to live with ‘em, but we couldn’t live without ‘em!
Match with IMAX® film: Flight of the Butterflies 3D
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Beautiful Butterflies and other Bugs
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
Big Idea 17: Interdependence
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Endangered Everglades
The Everglades are a fragile ecosystem and this lab will examine how plants and animals are studied and helped through conservation efforts and projects. Students will measure pollutants, test water quality, and explore Everglades food webs.
Match with IMAX® film: Galapagos 3D
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Wicked Weather
Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and Patterns
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Big Idea 17: Interdependence
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The Guts, Goo, and Poo of the Human Body
Brains, blood, bladders and bowels, the systems of the body can do some pretty revolting things all in the name of keeping us safe and healthy. Be sure to visit our new Powerful You! exhibit.
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Guts, Goo, and Poo
Big Idea 4: Science and Society
Big Idea 14: Organization and Develoopment of Living Organisms
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Weather, Water and Climate
Water is the most powerful thing on Earth and it is central to everything around us. This demonstration takes students through the great water cycle that occurs on our planet every day. Don’t miss the new Water exhibit in the EcoDiscovery Center.
Match with IMAX® films: Forces Of Nature, Wild Ocean 3D, Sea Rex 3D, The Ultimate Wave 3D
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Weather, Water and Climate
Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science
Big Idea 5: Earth in Space in Time
Big Idea 6: Earth Structures
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Organizing Animals
There are almost a million different species of critters out there and we’ll talk
about how to keep them all in order. Meet these animal representatives and
learn just how they live and grow.
Match with IMAX® films: Sea Rex 3D, Wild Safari 3D, African Adventure 3D
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Organizing Animals
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
Big Idea 16: Heredity and Reproduction
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Every day in every way, forces and energy affect our daily lives. From electricity and rockets to air pressure and magnets, this presentation will get your young physicists excited about the world around them.
Match with IMAX® films: Forces Of Nature, Hubble 3D
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May the Force be with You
Big Idea 8: Properties of Matter
Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy
Big Idea 11: Energy Transfers and Transformations
Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion
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Prehistoric Seas
Blast off in this demo featuring earth and all its cosmic neighbors. Discover how far our solar system reaches and what keeps it all together.
Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D
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Space Invaders
Big Idea 5: Earth in Space in Time
Big Idea 15: Earth Systems and Patterns
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Roller Coaster Physics
What do you get when you combine friction, energy, gravity, and fun? A roller coaster, of course! Students will team up to build some crazy coasters and learn all about what makes them just so much fun. Don’t miss the traveling exhibit K’NEX: Building Thrill Rides (November 11, 2011 - May 6, 2012).
Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D, The Ultimate Wave 3D, Wired To Win 3D
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Roller Coaster Physics
Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy
Big Idea 11: Energy Treanfers and Transformations
Big Idea 12: Motion of Objects
Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion
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Get up close and personal with some fascinating features only seen from under the microscope. From the beach, to the pond, and back to the kitchen, we’ll put it all up to the lens.
Match with IMAX® films: Under The Sea 3D, Hubble 3D
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The World Up Close with Microscopes
Big Idea 1: The Practice of Science
Big Idea 4: Science and Society
Big Idea 11: Energy Transfers and Transformations
Big Idea 14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
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Climate in Jeopardy
Weather and climate have impacted the living things on Earth since the
beginning of time. We’ll dissect the atmosphere, land, water, and earth to see
just how these phenomena have influenced us and also how we influence them.
Don’t miss our new Storm Center and Prehistoric Florida exhibits for another
look at climate change and special weather conditions!
Match with IMAX® films: Forces Of Nature, Sea Rex 3D, Under The Sea 3D
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Climate in Jeopardy
Big Idea 4: Science and Society
Big Idea 5: Earth in Space in Time
Big Idea 6: Earth Structures
Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and patterns
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Animal Evolution
Let’s compare and contrast some of today’s animals here at the museum with
some of their prehistoric ancestors. Your students will be fascinated with this live
animal demonstration all about evolution and adaptation.
Match with IMAX® films: Galapagos 3D, Born To Be Wild 3D, Sea Rex 3D
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Big Idea 15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
Big Idea 16: Heredity and Reproduction
Big Idea 17: Interdependence
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Push, Pull, Power
Watch as energy transforms from one form to another and how the world
around us keeps humming right along.
Match with IMAX® films: Hubble 3D, Wired To Win 3D, Magnificent Desolation 3D
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Push, Pull, Power
Big Idea 10: Forms of Energy
Big Idea 11: Energy Transfers and Transformations
Big Idea 12: Motion of Objects
Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion
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