BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Space Foundation Discovery Center - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Space Foundation Discovery Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://discoverspace.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Space Foundation Discovery Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T230049 CREATED:20240826T181358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T150220Z UID:10001808-1731492000-1731513600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Bubble Chemistry DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days is a special time for K-12 students and families to be enriched by hands-on STEAM experiments and activities in the Discovery Center. The fall focus is galactic chemistry\, how it applies to Earth and the Universe.\n\nIn November\, budding scientists will experiment and design unique bubble reciples using a variety of materials and delve into the bubbles in elephant toothpaste.\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n10:00 a.m. Museum Opens\n\n10:30 a.m. Science on a Sphere® presentation\n11:00 a.m. Workshop (Grades K-5 recommended) Design your own bubble solutions and elephant toothpaste\n1:30 p.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n2:00 p.m. Workshop (Grades 6-12 recommended) Design and experiment with bubble solutions and elephant toothpaste\n\n*Note: e offer similar workshops in the morning and afternoon\, scaled by grade level. Please be sure to attend whichever best fits your family. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/bubble-chemistry/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov6_HD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241115T200000 DTSTAMP:20250101T230049 CREATED:20240826T181536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T183949Z UID:10001810-1731693600-1731700800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Family Star Party: Winter Constellations DESCRIPTION:Family Star Party provides a safe\, outdoor star-gazing experience for all ages to engage with the wonders of our universe.\n\nIn November\, learn about constellations visible during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. Join Discovery Center educators\, and our friends from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) to gaze through telescopes and participate in star-themed activities!\n\nIn addition\, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours.\n\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n\n6:00-8:00 p.m. Telescope viewing\n\n\nStar-themed activities\nHalf-priced admission to the Discovery Center\nSpecial Science On a Sphere® presentations\n\n*Note: Recommended for scientists aged 7-12 years old. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/winter-constellations/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov15_FSP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T153000 DTSTAMP:20250101T230049 CREATED:20241021T212519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T220930Z UID:10001819-1731747600-1731771000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:Space Foundation’s professional development workshops deliver curriculum that meets NGSS and Common-core education standards\, integrating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) into daily curriculum. Our courses use space as the “hook” to engage students and provide activities that are instantly transferable to the classroom\, enabling teachers to confidently teach space and science concepts in their own classrooms. \nMISSION EUROPA: INSPIRING FUTURE INNOVATORS \nJoin Space Foundation for a one-day teacher professional development to learn more about the Europa Clipper mission. \n\nSpecial presentations in our Science On a Sphere® theater\nElementary and Secondary topics\nLeave with classroom-ready lessons\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshop/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Don't Miss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Teacher-PD-Web-Thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T230049 CREATED:20241104T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T200333Z UID:10001820-1731751200-1731772800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Military Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Discovery Center for Military Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! In honor of veterans and active military members\, military personnel and their families receive free admission with a valid ID. Discover\, learn\, and enjoy a day dedicated to appreciation and exploration! URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/military-appreciation-day/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MilitaryAppreciation_Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T230049 CREATED:20240826T181437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T171310Z UID:10001809-1731754800-1731765600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Tesla's Toolbox: Eggcellent Electricity DESCRIPTION:Tesla’s Toolbox encourages hands-on exploration through unique activites that make learning fun. This fall\, we are delving into the exciting world of electricity!\n\nYoung scientists will create their own turkey themed triboelectric nanogenerators! Don’t know what that is? Come find out- as we use ordinary items to light an LED.\n\nActivities:\n\n\n\n\nEggcellent Electricity Workshops at 11am and 2pm.\n\n\n*Note: Recommended for scientists aged 7-12 years old. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/eggcellent-electricity/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Tesla's Toolbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov16_TT.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR