[414] Geocaching in the MSU Horticulture Gardens 25 Participants Learn the basics of the popular worldwide hobby of geocaching while touring the beautiful MSU Horticulture Gardens. You will learn what geocaching is all about and how to operate a basic GPS unit. Basic loaner Garmin GPS units will be provided. Please note this class requires a lot of walking and is designed for those who have never geocached before. We will be outside rain or shine (unless there is lightning). Bring rain gear, water and bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes!
[418] Intro to Theatrical Costumes and Construction 16 Participants Explore what it takes to make theatrical costumes. This class will be very “hands-on.” Learn a few basic sewing skills and come away with a small tote bag you sew yourself. [419] Learning to Love Writing and Words 75 Participants View onscreen the steps in making the award- winning children’s book, “Mr. Mouthful Learns His Lesson.” We’ll review the choices a writer must make — and the book itself. Then we’ll also explore words, wordplay and important features of language. All children who attend will receive a free copy of the book. [420] Lights! Camera! Action! 14 Participants Make a short television show using multicam production techniques!
[415] Diary of a Michigan Kid 50 Participants
In “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” readers learn what life is like for Greg Heffley. Did you know that historians use diary entries as a way of learning about what life was like many years ago? In this session, you’ll get a chance to “time travel” by asking a kid from many years ago some questions about their life, and by making your own audio diary that kids many years in the future might someday listen to!
[421] Microbe Art 101 20 Participants
[416] History of Sparty 100 Participants
Explore the field of colorful microbes by delving into agar art, learning about synthetic pigments that bacteria have been engineered to produce and naturally colored microbes. This class will have everyone using microscopes to see some colorful samples first-hand and then designing agar art for themselves. [422] Microscope 25 Participants Assemble your own foldscope, an optical microscope, and view samples using original light.
You have seen him at athletic events, in parades, around campus on game day, in ESPN commercials, at weddings, birthday parties, alumni club events and promoting literacy to children in schools. He is everywhere; he is loved and he is an embodiment of what it means to be a Michigan State Spartan. Have you ever wondered how our beloved Sparty became the MSU icon he is today? In this session you will learn the origins of Sparty, the Sparty Mascot Program and get a rare inside look at what it is like to portray Sparty. There are many exciting aspects of the program that most Spartans do not have the opportunity to witness. Join us for an in-depth look of Sparty, the gentle giant.
[423] Microscope Guessing Game 15 Participants
How does Velcro work? Are all cell phone screens the same? Why does cat hair stick to everything? Use optical and scanning electron microscopes to answer these questions and many more. [424] MSU PD K9 Unit Demonstration 50 Participants Observe and interact with the MSU PD’s K9 Unit. There will be a classroom session explaining the various roles and responsibilities of the K9 Unit followed by multiple K9 demonstrations.
[417] Intro to Archery 20 Participants
Explore the world of archery with the opportunity for novice and advanced shooters to shoot, recurve and compound archery equipment. The class will include primarily spot target shooting indoors, however, we have the facility to shoot outdoors and allow participants to try out state-of-the-art video archery system (TechnoHunt 400).
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