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Opera Singer Lisa Harris

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:04:57 GMT

Opera Singer Lisa Harris
Start Date: 7-Nov-09 2:00 PM
End Time: 7-Nov-09 3:00 PM
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Opera singer, Lisa Harris, will present an opera storytelling session.

Closed Monday

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:03:41 GMT

Closed Monday
Start Date: 9-Nov-09 0:00 AM
End Time: 9-Nov-09 12:00 PM
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Circuit Course

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:02:56 GMT

Circuit Course
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 10-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Get your heart pumping and your body moving as you move from station to station in the Power Science Lab.

Race to the Top

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:27:18 GMT

Race to the Top
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Take a chance with some number spinners as you use probability skills to guess which number will reach the top first.

Dueling Dice

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:29:03 GMT

Dueling Dice
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Be the first person to roll a matching pair in this dice duel. How many rolls will it take?

What''s the point?

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:31:14 GMT

What's the point?
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 15-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Pointillist artists paint with tiny dots instead of brushstrokes. All of these small dots add up to make one larger image. Create your own pointillist work using bingo markers.

All events on Sundays begin at noon.

Toss A Score

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:45:52 GMT

Toss A Score
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Try to get the most points in this cup tossing game.

Measuring Matter

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:44:51 GMT

Measuring Matter
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Measuring Matter
This series of hands-on experiments will give children an introduction to the using measurement in science investigations such as density, fluorescence, conservation of mass, viscosity, and adhesion.
1. Sink and Float – Visitors will use scientific processes to “sink and float” several cubes made of different materials.
2. Glowing Materials – Visitors will use scientific processes to predict and test which materials will glow under a black light.
3. Comparing the Masses— Visitors will explore the idea of conservation of mass when comparing the masses of items with different shapes and sizes.
4. Viscosity Tubes— Visitors will use scientific processes to predict and test the viscosity of different liquids.
5. Sticky Situations— Visitors will use scientific processes to predict and test the adhesiveness of different types of tapes.

Behave Like An Animal

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:17:20 GMT

Behave Like An Animal
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Behave Like an Animal
Animals have many cool behaviors. Come out to EcoStation and become a wild animal!
Featured Activities:
• Bird Mask – Visitors create a bird mask and behave like a wild bird!
• How do insects see the world – Visitors become bugs as they put on bug glasses and see as the insects do
• How can frogs predict the weather – Visitors become frogs and make beautiful music that helps signal what the weather is like

Pass or Roll

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:25:13 GMT

Pass or Roll
Start Date: 10-Nov-09 10:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 6:00 PM
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Roll the dice to collect the most chips in this game of chance. Be careful, though, if you roll a 6 you lose all your chips! When should you pass and when should you roll?

All Sunday Events Begin at Noon

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:37:36 GMT

Start Date: 8-Nov-09 12:00 PM
End Time: 8-Nov-09 6:00 PM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 10-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 10-Nov-09 5:30 PM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 11-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 11-Nov-09 5:30 PM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 12-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 12-Nov-09 5:30 PM

Target Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:54:36 GMT

Start Date: 12-Nov-09 5:00 PM
End Time: 12-Nov-09 8:30 PM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 13-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 13-Nov-09 5:30 PM

Members Only Hour

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:42:21 GMT

Start Date: 14-Nov-09 9:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 10:00 AM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 14-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-09 5:30 PM

All Sunday Events Begin at Noon

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:37:36 GMT

Start Date: 15-Nov-09 12:00 PM
End Time: 15-Nov-09 6:00 PM

Storytime

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:57:45 GMT

Start Date: 17-Nov-09 11:00 AM
End Time: 17-Nov-09 5:30 PM

LAS POSADAS WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Mexican tradition with ballet folklórico, free books and festive activities December 3 – 9 Sponsored by MASECA WHAT: Las Posadas is a Mexican tradition surrounding the Christmas story of Mary and Joseph in search of refuge (or posada) in Bethlehem. Come to the Children's Museum of Houston to learn more about this celebration filled with exciting activities about Mexico’s culture, music, and family fun! Our Las Posadas celebration is part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston’s only multicultural holiday exhibit for children spotlighting seven cultural celebrations, on display Nov. 14 through Jan. 10. SPECIAL EVENTS: v MASECA Free Book Giveaway: Enjoy an array of bilingual books for you to take home, courtesy of MASECA. Thursday, December 3: 5 p.m. v Las Américas Ballet Folklórico: Spotlight Performance. Watch traditional lively dances from México in...

CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY WONDERWEEK