FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL 2012
OMNIMAX® Films
Destination Weekends at the OMNIMAX Theater–
Every Saturday and Sunday in February! From icy glaciers to the tropical seas, take a trip around the world this February during Destination Weekends at Great Lakes Science Center! Every Saturday and Sunday, get swept away watching one of nine OMNIMAX films showing during the course of the month. Guests will even get their own “Destination Weekends” passport (while supplies last) and receive a stamp for every movie they see. For films and show times, visit http://www.greatscience.com/destination.php
Ultimate Wave Tahiti–Now showing! Plunge into the jaws of Tahiti’s famed Teahupo’o as the world’s best surfer, Kelly Slater, takes audiences on an adrenaline-drenched voyage of discovery. Ride with Kelly as he challenges Tahiti’s toughest wave, and learn how waves influence and shape our entire planet. Check GreatScience.com for show times.
Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees–Special showings in February only! Join Dr. Jane Goodall on a journey into the hearts, minds and world of Wild Chimpanzees.
Destiny in Space–Special showing on Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day. Get an exciting glimpse into the future of space exploration! Witness the dramatic partnership of humans and robots working together in space.
Sea Monsters–Special showings in March and April! Journey on a prehistoric adventure with gigantic sea monsters when North America lay beneath a rolling sea.
To the Arctic–Opens exclusively in IMAX Theaters starting April 20! To the Arctic is an extraordinary journey to a place of extremes that few ever dare to go. Narrated by Meryl Streep, venture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they struggle to survive in the face of natural predators and a rapidly changing climate.
Upcoming Events
BioMedTech Speaker Series Presentation
Biomedical Research: From Bench to Bedside
Clinical Research
Saturday,
February 25
1 pm
Understand how clinical research and trials involving patients lead to new treatments for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Free with paid admission to the Science Center. No reservations required. This Science Center program is supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources.
Population Research
Saturday, March 10
1 pm
Learn how local researchers investigate populations of individuals, using the tools of genetics and epidemiology, to identify linkages between diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Free with paid admission to the Science Center. No reservations required. This Science Center program is supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources.
Community Research
Saturday, April 21
1 pm
Discover how local experts are engaging in community research to better understand risks for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease and to improve health within neighborhoods. Free with paid admission to the Science Center. No reservations required. This Science Center program is supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center for Research Resources.
Exhibits
eXpressions – an exhibition of Science, Art and Language
Open now through April 10
View work from high school students from all over the country – with more than 100 unique paintings, poems, sculptures, videos, essays and short stories. eXpressions is a program utilizing art to engage high school students in the field of scientific research. Through peer-to-peer activities and project-based learning, students construct artistic interpretations of research conducted by Cleveland Clinic science and nursing interns. The program promotes creativity, innovation, communications and teamwork by combining the featured artwork and the research that inspired it. Admission to the exhibition is free with regular paid admission.
Goose Bumps! The Science of FearExhibition
Open now though April 29
Do crawling cockroaches give you the creeps? Are you particularly petrified on a plane? Are you feverishly frightened of falling? Explore popular fears in this heart-pounding, laughter-filled (and totally safe) exhibition about the often-dreaded emotion. Discover fun, interactive fear challenges, including:
Fear of animals:Can you reach inside an opaque box connected to terrariums filled with snakes and other creatures? It’s easier said than done!
Fear of electric shock:Think you can handle it? Feel your heart beat faster and your muscle tense as you anticipate a mild electric shock.
Fear of falling:Can you stay cool as a cucumber as you wait to fall backwards without warning? See how fear registers on your face.
And much more!For details, visit http://www.greatscience.com/goose_bumps/index.php
Camps & Classes
Sleepover: Reach for the Stars
Friday
February 10
6 pm
Learn about stars, meteors, comets, black holes and more! Build and launch a rocket, view a real moon rock, train to become an astronaut, sample soil from Mars and experience the STARLAB Planetarium. Learn about all things space and be prepared to be blown away with the OMNIMAX movie, Hubble. $39 per person and includes a late-night snack, breakfast, parking and free general admission to the Science Center the next day. Don’t forget your sleeping bag! Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm). All youth 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Science: Crazy Kitchen Chemistry
Saturday
February 11
2 – 3:30 pm
Safety glasses will be a standard kitchen tool after we show you what experiments hide in your kitchen cabinets! From new ways to play with the classic vinegar and baking soda experiment to color-changing liquids, we’ll get crazy with kitchen chemistry. Trained staff will be on hand so parents can help younger children. Ages 6+ with an adult. $16 ($5 member) with the purchase of Science Center general admission. Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
Parents’ Night Out: Science of the Heart
Saturday
February 11
5:30 – 9 pm
It’s a kids-only event! Drop off your child for an evening of exploration while you have a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner! Kids will enjoy dinner, a science workshop, the OMNIMAX film, The Living Sea, and more! Ages 6 – 12. $25. (Stay until 10 pm for $10 more!) Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
Presidents Day Camp: Return to Space
Monday
February 20
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s “Friendship 7” flight! Learn about stars, meteors, comets, black holes and more. Build and launch a rocket, view a real moon rock, train to become an astronaut, sample soil from Mars and experience the STARLAB Planetarium. Watch the OMNIMAX movie, Hubble. $42 ($39 members). Extended care and lunch available for an extra fee. Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400.
Girls Go! Science – ALL NEW curriculum!
Saturday
February 25
9 am – 3 pm
Science is a girl thing! Join us for this day-long workshop of hands-on sessions led by women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Explore different careers, meet female student-scientists from local universities and engage in fun learning and group projects. Open to girls in grades 6 – 12. Includes admission to Great Lakes Science Center and NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
LEGO Workshop: Mayan Adventure
Saturday, March 3 – two sessions!
9 am – noon (morning session)
1 – 4 pm (afternoon session)
Archeologists just discovered the tomb of an ancient Mayan king designed to keep out unwanted visitors! Safely navigate the ancient terrain by building and programming robots to send into the booby-trapped tomb to look for a treasure. Learn the basics of programming as you attempt to discover clues about who this Mayan King really was and what treasures he is protecting. $20 ($15 members) per session. Grades 4 – 8. To register, call 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
Family Science: Magnets in Motion
Saturday
March 10
2 – 3:30 pm
Explore the properties of magnetism and its relationship to electricity through this hands-on workshop as we explore how to map a magnetic field, build a compass and make a simple-working motor. Trained staff will be on hand to demonstrate so parents can help younger children. Ages 6+ with an adult. $16 ($5 member). Includes admission to Great Lakes Science Center and NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
NEW! Preschool Workshop:
A Wee Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday
March 17
10 – 11:30 am
Grab your pot of gold! This interactive workshop will engage your preschoolers (3 – 5 years old) and you in St. Patrick’s Day activities. Learn the science behind rainbows and make a take-home activity. This workshop partners both parents and their children in the exploration of leprechauns and many other scientific discoveries! $20 per parent /child unit with the purchase of Science Center general admission. Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
Spring Break Camps
March 26 – March 30
April 9 – 13
Looking for something fun to do while school is out? Our popular one-day camps educate and entertain kids of all ages during Spring Break! Topics include LEGO: Ultimate Builder, Ecology in a Bottle, Candyology, Big BANG and Launch It! Choose one, two, three or more camps! $42 per day ($39 members). Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
NEW!
Preschool Workshop: Eggtastic Easter!
Sunday
April 1
10 – 11:30 am
Join us for an interactive workshop that will engage your preschooler (3 – 5 years old) and you in a variety of Easter-themed activities! Discover the secrets of dyes as you decorate your own egg and try your hand at fun science experiments using Peeps! $20 per parent /child unit with the purchase of Science Center general admission. Register by calling 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
LEGO Workshop: Bug Bots – 2 sessions!
Saturday, April 14
9 am – 2 pm (morning session)
1 pm – 4 pm (afternoon session)
Design, build and program a variety of different robotic bugs to compete a series of challenges. Can your honeybee locate food by using a light and touch sensor? Is your spider able to hold a pencil and draw a web (that you design) on paper? Can you get your robotic grasshopper to flap its wings and hop? It’s a fun-filled day of robots and bugs! $20 ($15 members) per session. Grades 4 – 8. Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400.
Parents’ Night Out: Tax Season
Saturday
April 14
5:30 – 9 pm
It’s a kid-only event! Drop off your child for an evening of exploration while you finish your taxes! Kids will enjoy an “Animal Patrol” evening featuring live snakes, cockroaches and tarantulas! The event includes dinner, the OMNIMAX film, Amazon, and an owl pellet dissection workshop. Ages 6 – 12. $25. (Stay until 10 pm for $10 more!) Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400.
Family Science:
Where No Visitor Has Gone Before…
Saturday
April 21
10 – 11:30 am
Join us where no visitor has gone before and see the ins and outs of our amazing six-story OMNIMAX Theater! Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater, projector, console and more. This event concludes with an OMNIMAX movie. $16 ($5 member). Includes admission to Great Lakes Science Center and NASA Glenn Visitor Center. All youth 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at GreatScience.com or call 216-621-2400 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm).
About Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center is one of the nation’s leading science and technology centers and home to Northeast Ohio’s NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Its mission is to stimulate interest in and increase understanding of the sciences, with a particular emphasis on the interdependence of scientific, environmental and technological activities in the Great Lakes region. It features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibits, daily demonstrations, the awe-inspiring OMNIMAX® Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather. The Science Center is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted parking is available for guests in the attached 500-car garage. Great Lakes Science Center is generously funded by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. For more information, contact the Science Center at (216) 694-2000 or visit www.GreatScience.com.
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