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Archive for May 2020

Race Car Ramps

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Play with toy cars and find out what makes them go fast.

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Jump, Hop, Leap, Run

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Learn how some animals move and join in!

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Name that Tree!

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Learn how to identify local trees by looking at the leaves and twigs.

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Peppermint Beetle

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Go on a scent adventure through your local woods.

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Aquatic Insect Hunt

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Go looking for a variety of insects that call a river home.

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Video Investigation: Pitfall Traps

By Emily Johnson | May 26, 2020

Make your own Pitfall Trap to see what organisms live under the forest floor.

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Video Investigation: Wildflower Walk

By Emily Johnson | May 21, 2020

Journey through multiple habitats and learn how to identify wildflowers.

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VINS Presents Virtual Science Symposium

By jbird24 | May 18, 2020
Science Symposium

During the week of May 18-22, 2020, we invite the community to join students and teachers to our Virtual Science Symposium, as we present “Meet a Scientist or Engineer” on our YouTube channel.

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Science in the Community

By Emily Johnson | May 12, 2020

Tune in this week to learn about the impact scientists have in our region.

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Video Investigation: Make your own Volcano

By Emily Johnson | May 1, 2020

Use common household ingredients to create a chemical reaction!

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