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STEAM Connections: Crystal Creations
What do salt, snowflakes, and quartz all have in common? – They’re all crystals! Don’t believe me? Let’s take a closer look at what makes a crystal, and how we may be able to make our own at home. Content Overview Crystals are solids that are formed when molecules are connected together in regular and […]
STEAM Connections: Explosive Art
Have you been driving or riding in a car recently? Have you cooked or eaten food today? These are all examples of chemical reactions. Do you know what else is a chemical reaction? Explosions! Content Overview Explosions are the result of chemical reactions. Chemical reactions happen all around us each day. When you eat, your […]
STEAM Connections: Greenhouse Effect
Have you ever seen or been inside of a greenhouse? Do you know how they are able to provide the ideal environment to help you successfully grow a variety of plants? Let’s explore the greenhouse effect by creating our own mini greenhouse using a plastic glove. Content Overview A greenhouse is an enclosed transparent structure […]
STEAM Connections: Do Owls Poop?
For our next STEAM Connections Take It & Make It , we’re dissecting an owl pellet!
STEAM Connections: Circuitry
When you want to turn on a light, what do you do? You flip a switch! When you want to turn on your tv, you press a button, right? What is it about flipping a switch or pressing a button that makes things turn on? Why does that simple action give us what we want? The answer is […]
Recap: Intro to 3D Design
Learn the basics of creating a printable 3D design with TinkerCAD, a free online software. For those who missed our Intro to 3D Design workshop, you can watch a recording of the program here. You can find this and more Adult Learning programs on our YouTube channel. If you’d like to learn more about TinkerCAD, or explore […]
STEAM Connections: Water Filtration
Ever wonder where our clean water comes from? Let’s explore water filtration and find out! Content Overview Every day we use water to clean our dishes, clothes and hands, but where does our clean, drinkable water come from? The Earth is comprised of about 70% water, but only 1% of that water is available, fresh, […]
STEAM Connections: Catapults
Do you know what a catapult is? You might have seen one in a battle scene in a movie or tv show.
STEAM Connections: Anemometer
Have you gone outside today? If so, did you need an umbrella or a coat when you went outside? Maybe you needed both because the weather forecaster said it was going to be cold and rainy. Ever wonder how people have an idea about what the weather will be like up to a week before the […]
Building Financial Literacy: Check Out These STEAM Kits
Teaching your child about money basics? Plano Public Library is here to help!