SESSION 1: TUESDAY, JUNE 27 [100] All About Insects with the MSU Bug House 20 Participants Join MSU Bug House guides for an interactive Bug House tour! Learn about the biology of insects and other arthropods, handle live beetles and cockroaches and participate in an insect-themed craft activity (may include live insects). [101] Are You the Next Olympic Athlete? Measuring Movement in Health and Disease 14 Participants Explore technology that is used to analyze human movement and how it can assess motor skills both in health and disease.
[107] Composting With Worms 20 Participants
Who will compost? Worms will! Learn how to compost food waste generated at home using the power of worms. Participants of this class will have the opportunity to build and take home a bin containing live worms! [108] Harry Potter and the Secrets of British English 50 Participants Harry Potter is a young wizard whose adventures have been enjoyed by people across the globe. But Harry was brought to life by a British author and his world is full of prefects, sticky toffee puddings and getting sorted into school houses. Learn about some of Harry’s culture and vocabulary, and the reasons why American English and British English have become different over time. [109] Disney Trivia 20 Participants In this fun Jeopardy style trivia game, play games like “name that tune” with family teams. [110] Static Electricity with WKAR’s Curious Crew 50 Participants Staticize balloons and Van de Graff fun! Even build an electroscope to explore a “shocking” lesson on static electricity with WKAR’s Curious Crew. [111] 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!
[102] Balloon Twisting 20 Participants
Learn a skill that you can have for a lifetime — twisting balloon animals. Balloons are made of latex, so this session is not recommended if you are allergic to latex. [103] Black Education: 10 Things You Thought You Knew...(But Probably Didn’t) 100 Participants Explore the contributions Black people have made to public education in the U.S. This session will focus on the historical and contemporary implications of desegregation noting the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. [105] Calming and Quieting: Tools to Stay Cool When Things Get Hot 20 Participants Your days get busy and can get stressful if you have too much to do. Wouldn’t it be great to know some ways to be calm when you get overwhelmed? In this class we will talk about ways to relax and focus in the moment. We will find examples from nature to help you build new ways of decreasing stress. We will also make calming jars for you to take home. This class is open to ages 10-13 and particularly relevant to boys and girls who are in sports.
[112] Got Violin?! It’s a Cool Tool! 15 Participants
Interested in learning the violin? You can learn how to play the violin alongside your grandparent! Violins are provided.
[106] Carillons: Bells and Their Music 20 Participants
Tour the Beaumont Tower carillon, experience how they are played and learn a brief history of carillons in the U.S. and other countries.
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