Free STEM enrichment program was offered virtually during the summer months ST. LOUIS, MO – September 16, 2020 – ST. LOUIS, SEPT. 16, 2020 – GSK Science in the Summer™, a free summer STEM program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, was offered virtually this summer, with 380 STEM kits… Continue reading
Petrified wood is a fossil that is formed when the original internal plant material is replaced by minerals. The minerals crystallize within the cellular structure of the log or tree over centuries. Some specimens of petrified wood have been so accurately preserved to still resemble wood that people do not realize they are fossils until… Continue reading
In this activity, you will observe crater formation and identify the distinctive features of impact sites. The Perseverance Spacecraft will land at Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021. Jezero crater is the only known location on Mars where carbonates (a type of rock) are found in close proximity to features indicating the past presence of… Continue reading
Wayang Kulit is a type of play performed in Indonesia using shadow puppets. The art form began as early as the 9th century, and feature intricate rod puppets like this one made from softwood and painted animal hide. The plays are not just a form of entertainment, but also serve as an important medium of… Continue reading
This shell comes from a species of large sea snail, the green abalone. The outer brown shell layer has been removed to reveal the beautiful mother-of-pearl underneath. Did you know that the green abalone can live up to 30 years or more? They live in shallow water under rocks, in rock crevices, and other hidden… Continue reading
Will Mars appear as large as the Moon this week? Just another viral space myth according to our McDonnell Planetarium Manager, Will. Instead, look up on September 5th to see our Moon and the red planet less than 1° apart. Connect with Curiosity
Made by Kenner as part of their Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back collection, the Yoda hand puppet (complete with white hair) had a good likeness to the legendary teacher of the Jedi Knights. Just like the puppet from the film, all this hand puppet needed was a helping hand and some imagination to bring… Continue reading
Tourmaline is known as the “electric stone” because it has the ability to exhibit unique pyro-piezoelectric properties. This means that when subjected to pressure or temperature change, the crystals can produce and hold an electrical charge. Tourmaline varies in color, forming in almost every color of the spectrum. This black specimen has formed with albite,… Continue reading
Knowing where your food comes from and how it is grown is not as common as it once was. As we have become reliant on purchasing food from grocery stores and restaurants, we have become less connected to the ways our food is grown. When our guests visit the GROW Gallery, many of them are… Continue reading
