As part of the “Adventures and Activities,” Sternberg Museum of Natural History will host “Science of Superheroes” Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the month of October.
During “Adventures and Activities,” participants will explore the scientific applications behind superheroes.
“The identities or the powers that these fictional heroes assume are based in reality,” said Ian Trevethan, director of education for Sternberg. “And the things that they are basing these powers off of are pretty cool to think about.”
The topics discussed at these programs are designed to help kids think critically about what they see in their world.
“I think everything begins with critical thought,” Trevethan said. “Imagination and wonder is sort of where real questions begin. These superheroes, that are clearly imagined heroes, do have a real world application and critical thought.”
People of all ages are encouraged to attend.
“I want people to come and just have a good time,” Trevethan said. “We can do scientific things and goof off and have fun at the same time.”
Snacks at the event are provided by Thea Haugen, manager of the Sternberg Discovery Room. Haugen also helps out with the hands-on activities.
David Levering, director of education for Sternberg, supervises the programs held at the museum and also helps with the activities.
To register for “Adventures and Activities” at the Sternberg Museum, please fill out the form at their website http://sternberg.fhsu.edu/museum-events/sternberg-fall-events/.
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