Kid Charged WonderWeeks sponsored by Chevron

Kid Charged WonderWeeks sponsored by Chevron

Kids are the future. That's why it's important to challenge young minds and keep them interested in learning. Kid Charged WonderWeeks presented by Chevron does just that.

Event Date
Monday, July 10, 2023
Event Date
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Event Time
10:00 am
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Alexander Art Academy

EcoStation

Math Cart

Science Station

Power Science Lab

Chevron Maker Annex

Accessibility
See Accessibility
About the Event

Kid Charged WonderWeeks sponsored by Chevron

In partnership with Center for Houston’s Future

The children of today will one day change the world when they grow into the innovators, leaders, and engineers of tomorrow. Kid Charged WonderWeek is about giving you healthy challenges which show you innovation and learning can be fun. Join us as we partner with Chevron and Center for Houston's Future to entertain and educate the pioneers of the future. After all, we may be leading them now, but one day it will be them who lead us.

Be sure to visit us for our special event, 'Kid Charged - Driving the Future' on July 15.

You won't want to miss these activities and events which explore kinetic energy and alternate fuel sources.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Hovercrafts

Build air-powered hovercrafts using balloons,CDs, and bottle caps!

Location: Chevron Maker Annex

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Air-Pressure Rockets

Create mini rockets which follow a line powered by a balloon.

Time and Location: Chevron Maker Annex

Stomp Rockets

Launch rockets using air molecules! Test how high your rocket launches.

Location: Science Station

Molecule Fuel

Dive into the molecular world to build a water molecule and learn how this can be used for fuel!

Location: Science Station

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Racer

Talk to the Science Educator to investigate Hydrogen Fuel technology using a hydrogen powered car!

Location: Science Station

DNA Extraction & Pipe Cleaner DNA

Learn all about DNA and the role that it plays as the blueprint of all living organisms by extracting DNA from wheat germ and crafting a pipe cleaner DNA model.

Location: Power Science Lab

Playground Architects!

Create your own playground equipment out of popsicle sticks! Engineer working miniature swings, slides, merry-go-rounds, see-saws, monkey-bars, and more!

Location: Inventor's Workshop

Super Powered Spin Art

Use a spinner to charge up and create a unique piece of art!

Location: Alexander Art Academy

Toad Origami and Froggy Communication!

Two activities! First, learn about the Houston Toad by creating your own hopping toad to take home! Then learn how frogs communicate by using wooden frog calls!

Location: EcoStation

Multiplication Bingo

Location: Math Cart
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Event Date
Monday, July 10, 2023
Event Date
Mon
Jul
10
-  
Sun
Jul
23
2023
Event Time
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Alexander Art Academy

EcoStation

Math Cart

Science Station

Power Science Lab

Chevron Maker Annex

Disability Accessibility
CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
Thank You to Our Event SPONSORs
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Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

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