Clean Energy WonderWeek

Come be a part of the fun and join us in powering up for a week of eco-friendly exploration like never before!

Event Date
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Event Date
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Event Time
9:00 am
5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Accessibility
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About the Event

Activities, events and times subject to change.

Get ready for an electrifying adventure as we embark on a thrilling journey celebrating clean energy during our themed week extravaganza! Dive into a world of innovation and sustainability as we explore the wonders of renewable energy sources like solar power and wind turbines. Join hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and engaging workshops that spark curiosity and ignite imaginations. From building hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars to harnessing the wind's energy to lift creations to new heights, there's endless excitement to be had as we champion a greener, brighter future for all!

Special Events

Recycled Art: Unleash your creativity and craft an Earth-friendly masterpiece by repurposing a plethora of materials! Dive into a treasure trove of miscellaneous art supplies, from yarn to scrap paper, and let your imagination run wild, creating any artwork you desire in a celebration of recycling and eco-conscious creativity!

Where: Alexander Art Academy

Go with the Flow: Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the incredible power of moving water to generate electricity! Dive into the excitement of learning about water flow through an exhilarating paper plate craft activity that will leave you in awe of the wonders of renewable energy.

Where: Junktion

Paper Pinwheels: Embark on an electrifying journey as you delve into the fascinating mechanics of wind energy! Craft your very own paper pinwheel and witness the exhilarating spectacle as it comes to life, spinning in the breeze, unlocking the mysteries of renewable power right before your eyes!

Where: Junktion

Solar Bracelets: Prepare to be dazzled as you craft a stunning bracelet adorned with clear beads, only to witness their magical transformation when you step into the radiant sunlight, igniting a kaleidoscope of colors that will leave you mesmerized!

Where: Junktion

Power of Wind: Get ready to be blown away by an electrifying exploration of the incredible power of air! Join us as we harness the force of air cannons to propel objects through the sky, unleashing the thrill of discovery with each exhilarating blast.

Where: INVISTA Science Station

Pinwheel Wind Catchers: Dive into the thrilling world of wind catchers, using an array of dynamic materials to design your very own creations! Feel the rush as you put your wind catchers to the test under the powerful force of our fans, and then prepare for adventure as you take your masterpiece home to unleash its full potential in the wild.

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

On-Going Activities

Avian Equipment - Bird Beaks: Dive into hands-on experimentation as you unleash your inner scientist, crafting your very own beak to explore the wonders of adaptation firsthand!

Where: CenterPoint Energy EcoStation

Darwin’s Finches: Delve into the heart-pounding world of evolutionary biology as you uncover the fascinating tale of Darwin's finches, exploring how their beaks morphed into a dazzling array of shapes tailored to their specific diets, unraveling the mysteries of adaptation and survival in the wild!

Where: CenterPoint Energy EcoStation

Copy Cats: Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled challenge where every player must wield the same kind and quantity of shapes! As the tension mounts, one daring individual steps into the role of the "Designer," concocting a top-secret design shrouded in mystery from the eager "Copycats." With heart-pounding excitement, the Designer reveals their cryptic instructions, setting the stage for a thrilling race against time as the Copycats strive to recreate the enigma. Anticipation builds as questions fly and minds race, all in pursuit of the ultimate victory in this electrifying game of skill and strategy!

Where: ConocoPhillips Math Lab

Oobleck!: Dive into the thrilling world of Non-Newtonian fluids as you experiment with Oobleck, witnessing firsthand the exhilarating transformations of matter under varying pressures!

Where: Power Science Lab

Matching Human Anatomy: Embark on an exhilarating journey into the depths of human anatomy as you engage in the heart-pounding challenge of matching organs to their rightful places within the body, unraveling the mysteries of physiology with each triumphant match!

Where: Power Science Lab

Rolly Ramps: Unleash your creativity and engineer your wildest dreams into reality as you harness the power of maker materials to craft ingenious devices that not only interact with ramps but also push the boundaries of excitement by adding jaw-dropping features like loop-de-loops and daring jumps, transforming ordinary ramps into adrenaline-pumping arenas of innovation and thrills!

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

LEGO© Race Car: Prepare for an exhilarating journey into the world of robotics as you embark on the ultimate challenge: building and coding your very own LEGO robot car! Feel the thrill of innovation as you bring your creation to life, then brace yourself as you put it to the test, pushing its limits to see just how fast it can go!

Where: Chevron Maker Annex

Giant Video Game Controller: Join us in constructing a colossal video game controller, challenging our makers to a thrilling race! Craft your controller with conductors and insulators, then put it to the test on our massive projector screen!

Where: Chevron Maker Annex
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Event Date
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Event Date
Tue
Mar
19
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Sun
Mar
24
2024
Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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