Mar. 5th

The Science Mill becomes Mission Control as we explore Careers in Space Science on March 5 and March 24! Drive a Mars rover, design a launcher to carry cargo into space and hold a digital 3D solar system in your hand at the activity stations. In our video talks, hear about the future of space exploration (including space vacations!) from a former NASA astronaut and see how "space fossils" help an astrophysicist uncover the origins of our galaxy.

All aspiring astronauts are welcome to join Homeschool Day, including those with asynchronous schedules or in learning pods.

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Mar. 8th - 19th

The Science Mill in Johnson City will host Robot Mania this spring break, with special robotics-themed activities at the science museum every day from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 19. This year's new challenge: performing "surgery" with bionic robot arms! Visitors will also find robots that battle, draw and build, robot movies and "Code a Human Robot" demos, along with 50+ interactive exhibits in the museum and outside in the Science & Art Park. Activity stations run from 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm Mon-Sat and 1-3pm Sunday.

Contact: info@sciencemill.org
Location: 101 S Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Admission: 0-2 years old - free, 3-17 (or with student ID) $9.50, Adults (18-64) $11, Seniors (65+) $9 and Military $5.50
Link: https://www.sciencemill.org/upcoming-events-2/robotmania
Ticket Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/sciencemill/items/237106/calendar/2021/01/?full-items=yes

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Mar. 10th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Bush News" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Bush News" challenges challenges students to look deeper at several pieces of major legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on March 10, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Bush News - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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Mar. 13th

Calling all girls! Join WOW! Children's Museum for How to Be a Scientist our 3rd annual celebration of Girls in Science! During this live virtual Zoom event, girls ages 3 and up will get to meet real female scientists and explore science activities at home with a hands-on kit! Girls will have the chance to see women from a variety of STEM careers, and interact along at home with special activities. Girls will also learn that they can be a scientist both as a future career and right now in their everyday lives!

Special Guests* & Activities Include:
-A live Q&A with an animal ambassador from Denver Zoo
-Geologist/computer programmer/CO State Representative Brianna Titone
-Noelle Ozimek, MS, from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) and Harvard Medical School
-An interactive experiment from Pfizer
-An electric vehicles activity from Xcel Energy
-An interactive physics and engineering activity from STROBE
-Guests from NCAR/UCAR
-A chemistry activity from Victoria Hale, M.S. Ed., Chemistry Teacher at Mercy Academy

*Special guests subject to change.

Live Spanish translation will be available. Zoom link and password will be sent to all registrants approximately one week before the event.

Tickets & Registration:
Event tickets include access to the live event via Zoom and an activity kit to use at home during the event. Advance registration required.

$10 per non-member family
$8 per member family
Purchase online: https://68348.blackbaudhosting.com/68348/Virtual-Girls-in-Science---General-Public

Girls in Science is generously sponsored by STROBE, Xcel Energy and Donna Charlevoix & Glen Romine.

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Mar. 13th

GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ACADEMY- Learn from experienced players and high school coaches in an elite, 3 hour long training academy. With elite, 1-on-1 instruction from some of the nation's top former players and high school coaches, players are immersed in 3 hours of rewarding football training. With a focus on skill position development and game-day readiness, there's no question, Gridiron Football Academy helps to build a better, game-day ready player.
Please link to: https://www.gridironfb.com/play/football-academy
7:30am-10:30am The Edge Sports Center, 4450 Denrose Ct, Ft. Collins, CO 80524
8:00am-11:00am CFPO Youth Sports Complex, 333 Reimer Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
8:00am-11:00am Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
9:00am-12:00pm Slaughter Park, 202 N Stone Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
9:00am-12:00pm Desert Meadows School, 6855 W Meadows Loop East, Laveen, AZ 85339
9:00am-12:00pm Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
9:00am-12:00pm Starkey Ranch District Park Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa ,FL 33556
9:00am-12:00pm Uvalde High School, 1 Coyote Trail, Uvalde, TX 78801
10:00am-1:00pm Wilson High School, 1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
11:00am-2:00pm Yellow Jacket Stadium, 3101-3189 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702

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Mar. 24th

The Science Mill becomes Mission Control as we explore Careers in Space Science on March 5 and March 24! Drive a Mars rover, design a launcher to carry cargo into space and hold a digital 3D solar system in your hand at the activity stations. In our video talks, hear about the future of space exploration (including space vacations!) from a former NASA astronaut and see how "space fossils" help an astrophysicist uncover the origins of our galaxy.

All aspiring astronauts are welcome to join Homeschool Day, including those with asynchronous schedules or in learning pods.

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Mar. 24th

Join us virtually on March 24 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. to learn about the exoplanets - what are they, how do astronomers find them, and how do we know what they are made of? Then be guided through fun, at-home activities which will spark your creativity and fire your imagination about exoplanets!

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Mar. 30th - Apr. 3rd

Sunshine Music Together, the eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle, is taking registrations now for their online spring session! Register for a free sample class before the start of the session at https://bit.ly/SunshineMusicTogetherDemo.

Classes begin April 5th and include 10 weekly live online music classes (choose from either Zoom or Facebook Live platforms) and a beautifully illustrated songbook and CD mailed to your home! In addition to this, you'll have exclusive access to recorded live classes to view on demand each week! You could have music class every day of the week if you'd like! Experience the joy of family music making right in your living room.

Music Together is a research-based, internationally recognized early-childhood music development program for children aged birth to eight and their parents or caregivers. Classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play - forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week!

Check out the spring schedule of classes at http://bit.ly/SpringMusicSchedule, and watch a video to learn what a Music Together Class is all about at https://bit.ly/FamilyTestimonials.

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Apr. 14th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Gifts of State" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Gifts of State" challenges challenges students to look at maps and analyze, according to student level, the social, economic, and political implications of state gifts.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on April 14, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Gifts of State - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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Jun. 7th - Aug. 13th

Join Idea Lab Kids this summer at 1 of their 3 Summer Camp locations for Summer 2021! Our STEM focused camps have great hands on project that keep campers engaged throughout the camp day. Our themes bring these concepts to life and foster creativity and imagination, as well as practical skills!

Follow our website link to find schedules, discount codes, and more!

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