Grades 6-8
| Chemical Magic | |
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Witness chemical reactions that seem like magic! Through demonstrations and student participation, this program focuses attention on chemical behavior and descriptive properties of chemical systems, emphasizing the value of chemistry in our everyday lives. Selected dates, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. |
| Explosive Earth: Volcanoes & Earthquakes | |
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Witness the awesome power of planet Earth and learn what goes on miles beneath the surface. Discover what makes massive slabs of rock move—often with explosive force—and find out how these sometimes destructive events have helped shape our planet. Students learn what drives these geologic events and about the role of plate tectonics through demonstrations, discussion and video. School Programs Summary (63KB PDF) Selected Tuesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. |
| First Georgians | |
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Inspired by the permanent exhibition First Georgians, this program examines the first human residents of Georgia and considers how these populations met their basic needs, organized society and expanded their sphere of influence. Students will also learn how modern archaeologists piece together bits of information to gain a better understanding of cultures that arose over 12,000 years ago. School Programs Summary (165KB PDF) Selected Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon |
| Georgia’s Natural Regions | |
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Discover the diversity of our state’s regions and their unique ecosystems, and see how geology affects the ecology of each. Through discussion, demonstration and a live animal presentation, students will be entertained and enlightened as they learn about our remarkable state and its natural resources. Selected Wednesdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon |
| Motion! | |
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Explore the relationship between force and motion using a variety of familiar and strange phenomena. Lasers, strobe lights, video projection and raw eggs are used to help illustrate how the world moves. Selected spring dates, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. |
| Remarkable Reptiles and Amazing Amphibians | |
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During the special exhibition Frogs: A Chorus of Colors, September 19, 2007 – January 6, 2008, Remarkable Reptiles also takes a look at amphibians, another fascinating group of cold-blooded animals. Learn the science of Herpetology—the study of reptiles and amphibians—and discover similarities and differences between the two groups. Students will learn through photographs, video, biofacts and live specimens. Fall: Selected Fridays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon |
| Remarkable Reptiles | |
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Uncover the truth about some of the world’s most misunderstood animals—reptiles. Learn about the four main groups of reptiles and the important roles each play in our environments through photographs, video, biofacts and live specimens. This up-close look at a few fascinating cold-blooded creatures is a clever way to illustrate to students why reptiles should be respected, not feared. School Programs Summary (62KB PDF) Spring: Selected Fridays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon |
| Reflections of Culture | |
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Explore world cultures through an examination of personal ornamentation, including jewelry, costumes and body modification. This program gives students a better understanding of cultural diversity and how people use personal ornamentation to communicate social, political and economic information about themselves and the societies in which they live. School Programs Summary (164KB PDF) Selected Thursdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon |