Science Sprouts Place
Opens October 2019
Science Sprouts Place, WonderLab’s new exhibit area that serves children birth through age three and their adult caregivers, opens to the public October 2019. In this space exhibits are specifically designed to meet the needs of very young children’s natural curiosity and desire to explore and make sense of their world. Exhibit design and selection is informed by current research and input from the Early Childhood Education Community Advisory Group, which includes early childhood professionals and faculty from the Indiana University Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
In Science Sprouts Place your child can explore a variety of different areas designed for specific age and developmental groups:
- Baby Wonders
- Story Space
- Toddler Trails
- Nature Loft
- Wiggle Woods
- Busy Brains
- Make it Move Area
- Sprouts Lab
Science Sprouts Place is made possible through generous funding from: Brabson Library and Education Foundation, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Duke Energy Foundation, Old National Bank Foundation, Royal on the Eastside Subaru, Andrew Bacher, the WonderLab Board of Directors and the Tichenor Endowment for Exhibits.
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Dionne Cross Francis Joins the Board of Directors
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On Monday, February 18, 2019, Dionne Cross Francis joined the WonderLab Board of Directors. Cross Francis is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Indiana University. She is also the Director of the Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration. The Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration was founded in 2006 to facilitate partnerships that lead to improvement in education from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education (P–16). The overarching goal of the P–16 Center is to improve college access and success, especially for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education, by strengthening pre-college preparation and transitions to college.
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Traveling? You Need Toys.
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Travel toys help keep young minds engaged and focused during long (re: tedious) trips. The best travel toys keep children unplugged while engaging them with science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). If these toys are also entertaining the hours (re: miles) are guaranteed fly by.
WonderLab Gift Store has a wide variety of these small, portable.....
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April 21 -
Special STEM Sunday: Earth Day from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at WonderLab. STEM Sundays projects are free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays are
are sponsored by
Cook Medical
and
CFC Properties.
All activities free with museum admission.
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A Whole New World: 3D Design and Virtual Reality - Saturday, April 27 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Virtual Reality can be used for more than just gaming.
Explore a whole new world.
Learn how to code. Get hands on with GoSpaces software and coding. Experiment with drag/drop code and writing code. Create your own world and play with Virtual reality headsets.
Explore Oculus Go.
If possible, please bring a smartphone or iPod to this workshop.
This coding workshop is open to visitors age 13 or older.
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Science Sprouts: Wednesdays
at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m
. - Age 3 and under.
Science Sprouts
i
s a weekly science enrichment program designed especially for toddlers and their families. Toddlers are natural scientists, and Science Sprouts is a time for them to explore, experiment, and build skills ranging from physical development to social emotional development. Science Sprouts activities are designed and facilitated by early childhood specialists and involve hands-on exploration, live music, body movement, and a commitment to accurate science!
April
Topic: Taking Care of the Earth
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Ticketed but free with admission.
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Discovery Time:
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Ages 3-6
Discovery Time
utilizes a broad array of learning languages - including music, art, stories, and creative movement - to connect children to science. Children ages 3 to 6 are developing increasingly complex theories about the world, rapidly gaining language, and learning to work with others. Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun and safe learning environment.
April Topic: Taking Care of the Earth.
Ticketed but free with admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature hands-on exploration, tours of our coral reef aquarium, insight from an expert, and time for questions.
April Topic: Pollution Problems
Plastic and the reach it has in our world. Learn just how far plastic from our homes can travel and the effects it can have on our oceans and the organisms that live there. Explore ways to reduce your use and the everyday changes we can each make to decrease our impact.
Free with museum admission.
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STEM Sundays - Sundays from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
are sponsored by
Cook Medical
and
CFC Properties.
- April 7 - Driverless Car Test Track
- April 14 - Pyramid Challenge
- April 21- Special Earth Day STEM Sunday
- April 28 - Rockin' Roller Coaster
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Girl Scouts Tech-Xper
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Saturday, April 13 - Two sessions either 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Can you imagine life without all the awesome technology we use every day? WonderLab has designed an exclusive event showcasing unique tech gadgets and ideas. You'll work with local experts to learn in-depth computer programming, get to play with robots, and explore all the museum
has to offer. Tickets and r
egistration on-line through
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
for either
Session 1
or
Session 2
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Prices
$13 for scouts, $6.00 for adults and siblings. Preregistration required.
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Coder Dojo: Thursday, April 18 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
Learn to code from coding experts! At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free, laptops are provided, and it is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
Free.
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Stay tuned to
wonderlab.org
and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events.
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May 11
- Wonders of Chemistry
May 14 -
Volunteer Training
May 18
- Snoopy in Space: Apollo 10 Anniversary
June 4
- Volunteer Training
June 15
- National Ham Radio Kids Day
July 8 - 12
- Summer Science Institute Teacher Training
July 20 -
Moon Landing Anniversary Party
Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - Sept. 2 -
Bubble Fest 2019!
Science Night Out!
- September 14
October 2019
- Science Sprouts Place Exhibit Area Grand Opening
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What's that new thing on the back of your membership card? Don't be alarmed - it's a bar code! That's right. Beginning in April all new and renewal WonderLab membership cards will have a bar code. Why is this important? Faster check-in at the museum! Visiting WonderLab will be even easier.
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Brandon O’Leary, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Andy Cron, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson, Secretary
Mike Baker
Steve Bishop
Jacob Farmer
Dionne Cross Francis
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Karen Howe Fernandez
Greg Humphrey
Alison Pitt
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Crystal Taylor-Baker
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
Gallery and Gift Store Hours
Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Closed Mon.
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LabNotes is the monthly publication of information, events and programs from
WonderLab Museum of Science Health and Technology
. LabNotes is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month to members, donors, and subscribers. To request a paper copy send mailing information to:
LabNotes Paper Copy
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