Science with Sam
JOIN US AT THE RIVER CENTER FOR OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!
On select Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science activities for our K-5th grade aged children.
Activities will include garden exploration and hand-on opportunities with wildlife.
Each month has a different theme!
September
Sharks
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Students learn about special shark adaptations and understand that sharks have two additional senses. Students will also explore the River Center’s Jupiter Shark Exploration exhibit to learn about different local species, biology, and what makes them top predators. Students will learn about shark habitats in the Loxahatchee including estuaries, coral reefs, and the open ocean to understand why it is important to protect habitats locally and world-wide.
Wonders of WATER
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Students learn about the fascinating properties of water, what water is used for on Earth and how the water cycle continually moves water around the planet. This class will introduce students to the various steps of the water cycle and will help them make connections between the water cycle and all living things.
Weather Watchers
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Students learn about weather phenomena in our area, what causes changes in weather, and how different weather affects Florida ecosystems. Students will make their own weather monitoring crafts to utilize in class and at home.
October
Reptiles & Amphibians
Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Reptiles & Amphibians are considered eco-enrichers and play a significant role in the Loxahatchee River ecosystem. These cold-blooded creatures have unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in our swamps and marshes. Students will get up close with some of our resident amphibians and reptiles, learn about their distinctive characteristics, and discover what makes them unique.
Bones & Teeth
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Students will learn what animals use bones and teeth for, why different creatures have different bones and teeth, and why scientists would want to study bones or teeth. Students will learn general classification of animal teeth, and what teeth/bones belong too which creature.
Creepy Crawlies
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
All creatures, despite how scary or weird, play a significant and important role in the Loxahatchee River ecosystem and in every food web they are in. These creepy creatures have unique adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Students will get up close with some “Creepy Crawly Critters” and learn about their distinctive characteristics and discover what makes them unique and important.
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Happy Habitats
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Students learn what a habitat is and what resources animals need to survive. They will understand the struggle animals face in their fight for survival. Students will play a game that explains the relationship between predators and prey, carrying capacity, as well as habitat protection, human impacts, and restoration.
The Four Seasons
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Students learn what causes the change in seasons every year and how that benefits the various ecosystems of Earth. Students will understand that the hemispheres of the Earth are on opposite seasons, and how/why that affects natural life. Students will learn about seasonal changes in our community; we don’t have the same drastic seasonal changes as other states, but we do have some unique seasonal changes in our area!