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Preschool Science Program and Craft: Space: Propulsion--Rocket Power Pacts

The Manatee County Central Library is pleased to announce a new monthly educational "S.T.E.A.M." program for children ages 3 and up. "S.T.E.A.M." is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.



Each month will feature a basic age-appropriate scientific experiment followed by a fun craft based upon that month's theme. The programs will be held one Thursday each month from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.



The programs scheduled for 2014 are:

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· January 9: Hibernation: Biomes - What Kind of Bed?


· February 6: Space: Propulsion - Rocket Power Packs

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· March 6: Static Electricity: Dancing Confetti


· April 24: Jungle: Speed - Animal Masks


· May 8: Flight: Buoyancy - Hot Air Balloons


· June 12: Water Displacement: Sink or Float


· July 10: Soap Film: Making Bubbles


· September 4: Big Dig: Hydraulics - Dump Trucks


· October 2: Let’s Explore: Animal or Plant - Jellyfish


· November 6: Shapes/Sequencing/Patterns: Shape Garlands



All of the S.T.E.A.M. programs are free and open to all with seating available on a first come, first serve basis. Advance registration is not required.

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