Step into the shoes of working scientists in this family friendly program. Each week, we will feature a different type of scientist, describe the research they conduct, and dive into their world with hands-on activities.
Dates:
Jan 12 – Chemist – Put on your safety glasses and become a chemist! We’ll make a density potion and learn about types of chemical reaction.
Jan 19 – Meteorologist – What’s the weather today? Learn how weather works and storms form by becoming a meteorologist.
Jan 26 – Marine Biologist – Become a marine biologist studying sharks, dolphins, and whales.
Feb 2 – Botanist – Dive into the world of plants and learn what it is like to be a botanist! We will focus on plants for pollinators and explore pollination through hands-on activities.
Feb 9 – Ichthyologist – Swim into the world of ichthyologists and learn all about fish. We will investigate the different types of fish scales, unique fish anatomy, and cool fish seen along the coast.
Feb 16 – Ornithologist – This week is all about birds! Learn how scientists identify and track birds through fun, interactive activities as we take flight as ornithologists.
Feb 23 – Seismologist – Explore the causes of earthquakes as we become seismologists. Think you can build a structure that can last through an earthquake? Find out in this fun, interactive program!
Mar 2 – Ecologist – Take a closer look at how an ecosystem works. As ecologists we will be studying the marsh ecosystems we can find throughout our region.
Mar 9 – Geologist – Rocks rock! Explore the different types of rock as we dig for treasures in this fun, interactive program experiencing the world of geologists.
Mar 16 – Aquaculturist – Also known as fish farmers, aquaculturists grow raise fish and shellfish under controlled conditions. Some shellfish, such as oysters, are beneficial to the environment. We
will discover why aquaculturists raise shellfish and explore the important role these organisms play in the environment.
Mar 23 – Herpetologist – Turtles, frogs, and snakes, oh my! Hop on over this week to learn about local reptiles and amphibians and step into the shoes of a herpetologist.
Mar 30 – Agronomist – Dig into the science of soil as we learn about agronomists. Get down and dirty as we learn about the three main types of soil and common critters found in the soil.
Jamie Justice is the creator of Spotlight Science. Justice is the Education Manager for the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Environmental Science with concentrations in Marine and Coastal Education and Coastal Management from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.