Fiestas Patrias WonderWeek
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 09/17/2023
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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Independence Flags
Celebrate Fiestas Patrias by creating your own Independence Flag!
Location: Art Academy
Thunder Clouds and Static Furs
Two activities!
Learn why storm clouds are called cumulonimbus and how lightning forms! Each guest will create a thunder cloud to take with them!
Learn about static electricity by using animal furs!
Location: EcoStation
Abanicos de papel tricolor
Create a fan using colors of your chosen flag to keep cool as you celebration Fiestas Patrias!
Location:Junktion
Canasta de dulces mexicanos
Share a treat with someone this holiday in this unique homemade basket!
Location: Junktion
Papel Picado Flag
Design your own independence flag using the Mexican folk-art form of Papel Picado.
Location: Junktion
Fishing for Numbers
Create a number recognition activity.
Location: Math Cart
Satellite Design Build and Test
Design, build, and test your satellite before shipping it to space!
Location: Science Station
Weight in Space
Heavier objects bend the space-time more than others. See how much you weigh on Earth, the moon, and Jupiter!
Location: Science Station
Acid-Base Neutralization & Brain Hat
Learn about the acidic environment in the stomach, while demonstrating how certain compounds can neutralize an environment that is too acidic.
Learn about the different parts of our brain by crafting your very own brain hat.
Location: Power Science Lab
Animation
Explore stop motion animation and other techniques!
Location: Inventor's Workshop and Maker Annex
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