Tag: hands-on learning

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore […]

  • Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Genetics | Ages 13-15

    Learn about what makes you, YOU! In this engaging, hands-on class ideal for homeschoolers, students ages 13-15 will embark on a 6-week journey with Talcott Instructor Brigette Zacharczenko to explore […]

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw […]

  • The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    The Science of Magic | Ages 9-12

    What makes a great magic trick, illusion or sleight of hand? How do we fool people with these? Are scientists immune to such trickery? Is that great thing you saw […]

  • 3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    3D Printing | Ages 9-12

    The things we have didn’t happen by magic. They were designed and created by people. Today those people use technologies that didn’t exist 20 years ago. In this engaging, hands-on, […]

  • Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8

    Electricity & Circuits | Gr. 6-8

    Do you want to light up the world? In this hands-on program for students in grades 6-8, you’ll design and build your own creative circuits, harnessing the power of electricity […]

  • Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5

    Reach for the Stars | Gr. 3-5

    Explore the wonders of the solar system and beyond! Journey through the cosmos in our planetarium, see the sun like never before, and fit the moon in your pocket. From […]

  • Weather Wizards | Gr. K-2

    Weather Wizards | Gr. K-2

    Make snow in the spring, create a model tornado, and experience mini lightning storms that will make your hair stand on end, literally! Create weather instruments to take home for […]

  • Pirate Science | Gr. K-2

    Pirate Science | Gr. K-2

    School might be out for summer, but learning never stops at the Talcott Mountain Science Center! During Summer of STEM Adventures, students embark on week-long journeys in the topic(s) of […]