Science Safari for Middle School or Science Safari & Expedition for Grades 3-6
The Science Safari for Middle School will be held on Sat., Jan. 12, 2013. The Science Safari (for girls) and Science Expedition (for boys) for grades 3-6 will be held on Sat., April 20 & Sat., Nov. 2, 2013. These events are held on campus at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh from 9-noon. Children will pick 3 sessions to attend and rotate throughout the morning for a hands-on, action-packed science experience.
Registration
Science Safari Registration Form
- Send the registration form along with $10/participant to (or $7/student with a free and reduced lunch status): Science Outreach, UW-Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI, 54901.
- There isn’t a scheduled break for the kids.
However, if you’d like to send along a snack, please do so. There are vending
machines available in Halsey Science Center (where the event is held).
- DEADLINE: Friday, April 12, 2013
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
- Confirmations will be sent via email unless unavailable then will be sent via U.S. postal service.
- Questions: Call
920/424-0287 or email: sciout@uwosh.edu. www.uwosh.edu/science_outreach
2013 Session Choices
* = Will be offered each year.
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Session Title |
Description |
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*Catapults |
Get ready to launch! Build your own popsicle stick catapult while learning the physics of projectiles. |
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Bubble Gum Mania |
Will Orbit gum really clean a dirty mouth? Is Dentyne better for your teeth? Find out in this fun investigation that will make your dentist smile. |
|
CSI |
Has someone been sneaking away with your stuff? Learn how to analyze hair samples,lift fingerprints, and perform blood typing so you can catch the culprit. |
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*Hovercrafts |
Whisk yourself away with the science of friction while you take a ride on our hovercraft. Then, build a min-hovercraft to take home. |
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POLYMERS |
Perform a little polymer chemistry and bring home some oozy goops. We will make gack, slime and oobleck. |
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R is for Robot |
Are you ready for robots? Learn how to program our Lego Mindstorms robots to do your bidding! |
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Stomp Rockets |
Shoot for the sky while you learn how to use air pressure to launch your own homemade rockets. |
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Wind-Powered Vehicles |
Be an engineer and design a small wind-powered vehicle. |
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Sink or Swim |
Make your own submarine and see how these devices work. |
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Geocaching for Kids |
Do you like scavenger hunts? Learn how to find treasures (caches) using a GPS unit. |
