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Special Saturdays are Science programs for all ages. A fee of $3 per child is requested for materials. Accompanying adults attend free of charge. Sessions are held in the exhibit area of Foster Hall (LSU) one Saturday per month. All programs begin at 10:00 am and last ~one hour, but our exhibit area will be open from 10:00 - 12:00 pm.
Pre-registration is required at least one week prior to the class. For information, contact Sandra Garzon.
E-mail: sgarzo1@lsu.edu
Website: www.lsu.edu/MNS-Education
What's In The Water?
September 19, 2009
Special Guest:Adrienne Lopez, Microscopist.
Did you know that there are thousands of little animals in the water that you can't see? Some of them like clean water and some of them are really nasty… Lets find out what's in the water.
Louisiana Archaeology
November 21, 2009
People have lived in Louisiana for thousands of years. Come hear of the customs of Louisiana’s people and learn to create Native American art.
Glowing Fishes
December 5, 2009
Special Guest: Prosanta Chakrabarty, Icthyologist.
Fishes come in all sizes and shapes. Some of them can do amazing things like light up the ocean. Come listen to Prosanta Chakrabarty who will show you all the cool stuff fishes can do.
Bird Adaption
January 30, 2010
Special Guest: Gustavo Bravo, Ornithologist.
People use chopsticks to eat sushi and a spoon to have soup. Birds have a much better way to do it! Their beaks are the perfect shape for their favorite foods.
Sandwich Formations
February 27, 2010
The earth is made up of layers just like a sandwich. Geologists drill deep holes through those layers and find hidden clues about the past inside ancient rocks. Come and travel in time with geology.
Rocks Tell A Story
March 27, 2010
Rocks are everywhere! They form the mountains and canyons. You can even find them lying on the ground. But did you know rocks can tell a story? If you want to know what rocks are about to say this is your best chance!
LSU Day
April 24, 2010
As part of the celebration of LSU's 150th birthday, the museum will have fun displays and activities for kids showing what the museum is all about.
Amazing Monkey Mothers
May 8, 2010
Special Guest: Amanda Accamando, Primatologist.
Come listen to Amanda Accamando share her experience observing rhesus monkeys for four years. Learn what makes you a primate and find out what life would be like without a thumb.
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Services: On demand, the Museum will be happy to collaborate with school teachers, librarian, or other educational networks and prepare special science activities for the children.
We offer loan trunk, special presentations for science fairs, participation to local and regional exposition, etc. |
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