Daily Discoveries
Sponsored by : The Stuller Family Foundation
DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW!
Daily Discoveries
DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW!
“Daily Discoveries” is a jam-packed ten-week summer program providing children who are out of school a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activity to engage in during their weekday visit Tuesday through Friday.
From June 8 st to August 6th, 2021, children who visit the CMA during the 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Session will be encouraged to participate in a hands-on STEAM activity that extends, enhances, and enriches their knowledge and sparks an interest in STEAM concepts.
Activities are designed for children ages Pre-K to 10 and are included with paid admission of $7 per person. Created by CMA educators and produced by trained Museum docents to build in children foundational S.T.E.A.M skills and expose them to technical avenues they can pursue as careers or hobbies.
Please note * All activities are subject to change with or without notice*
DAILY DISCOVERIES are available every Tuesday – Fridays from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, please purchase tickets by timed session!
Located in the ReUSEum, each activity takes approximately* 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
Tuesdays are TINKER TUESDAYS
Wednesdays are WORK-OF-ART WEDNESDAYS
Thursdays are TECH THURSDAYS
Fridays are FUN SCIENCE FRIDAYS
Week 1
Tinker Tuesday – June 8 – Pom pom launchers
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to identify and select the proper materials needed to design a launcher. Once assembled participants will analyze the trajectory and velocity at which they can send a projectile, comparing multiple designs and measurements. The overall goal is for the participant to recognize simple materials assembled together can perform new tasks.
Work- of- art- Wednesday – June 9 – Suncatchers
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to recognize different types of recyclables and determine what best fits our project purpose. Participants will identify various plants and develop a pattern of their liking. The overall goal is for the participant to compose a sun catcher using simple and recycled materials.
Tech Tuesday – June 10 – litterbug bots
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to assemble a miniature robot and list most of the materials needed to make the robot operate. The participant will construct and evaluate the outcome of their design. If the robot does not work, participants must evaluate, diagnose, and re-plan to make the robot move.
Fun Science Friday – June 11 – Disappearing Eggs
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to evaluate the difference between a normal raw egg and the experimental egg. Participants will compare weight and buoyancy between eggs to discuss the reaction created. The overall goal is for the participant to record and report their evaluations.
Week 2
June 15 – Pinwheel Helicopters
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to select the proper materials to design a pinwheel which can spin in the air. Participants will also test their design and evaluate the trajectory of their pinwheel helicopter. The overall goal is for participants to develop and test their designs.
June 16 – Hardware wind chimes
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to select materials from unused machinery to assemble a mobile or chime depending on the materials they decided to use. Participants will also compare and categorize different materials while constructing their chimes. The overall goal is for the participants to identify and match reused materials to create something new.
June 17 – 3D Pens Creations
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to recognize the technology of 3D pens while operating one to design an art piece. This type of technology will allow the participant to express their artistic abilities with a new form of media. The overall goal is for participants to discuss the relationship between technology and art.
June 18 – Microscope findings
Objective: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to identify several types of surfaces and items under a digital microscope. Participants will locate items and use the microscope to distinguish the item’s matter at 1000x magnification. Participants will then summarize their findings after assessing the footage. The overall goal is for the participant to discuss, identify, and record their findings.
Week 3
June 22 – Walking feet
June 23 – Oil & water painting
June 24 – Hex bug racing
June 25 – SLIME
Week 4
June 29 – Mini Sailboats
June 30 – Shaving Cream Marbling Art
July 1 – Coding robot!
July 2 – Egg excavation
Week 5 - 9
Week 5:
July 6 – Make a spectroscope
July 7 – Butter flyer lifecycle
July 8 – Coding Robot
July 9 – Oobleck
Week 6:
July 13 – Domino Rube Goldberg
July 14 – Bubble painting
July 15 – Digital microscope
July 16 – DIY Bouncy balls
Week 7:
July 20 – Airplane challenge
July 21 – Stained glass art
July 22 – Smart circuits
July 23 – Fingerprint science
Week 8:
July 27 – Smart Circuits
July 28 – Paper towel sculptures
July 29 – Hex Bug Drawings
July 30 – Canister rockets
Week 9:
August 3 – Magnet cars
August 4 – Coffee filter roses
August 5 – 3D Pens Sculptures
August 6 – Lemon volcanoes
