The February homeschool planetarium show at MSU is "Skywatchers of Africa." (Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm), Here are some instructional materials for pre- and post-visit activities: Teacher's Guide from William M. Staerkel Planetarium Activities and further resources from Sudekum Planetarium African Cosmos exhibit and resources from Stellar Arts. Door prizes! Free to the public! Fun for all ages!
Teachers, students, and parents will be able to experience neuroscience first hand and hear from local celebrities in neuroscience. Experience cool neuroscience activities including hearing and seeing real neurons fire, learning how our senses can be tricked, and even touching a real human brain! The fair is free and open to the public. No registration or reservation is necessary. Teachers: Come learn about affordable, simple ways of incorporating neuroscience into your classroom. Hands On Demonstrations - See Neuroscience in Action! Hear and see real neurons fire! Trick your senses! Make your own neuron! Face painting! Become a brain surgeon! Meet MSU Neuroscientists Touch a real brain! Arts, crafts, and puzzles! Other exciting exhibits! Source: http://neuroscience.msu.edu/outreach/fair.html Grand Rapids Public Museum March 12-14, 2015, 9 am – 4 pm Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum March 12 - 14th for Michigan State University’s Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair. Meet scientists and learn about the marvels of the brain – from how it looks and feels and works – to how to keep it healthy – to why brain research is so important. Interactive exhibits for all ages
Admission Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair is free with general admission to the Grand Rapids Public Museum. General admission is $8 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-17 (under 2 free) and $7 for senior citizens ages 62 and older. Presented by Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Udall Center for Excellence in Parkinson’s disease research team, in collaboration with Mercy Health Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Spectrum Health, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Grand Valley State University. For more information Contact Kathy Steece-Collier, PhD |