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ShadowMachine: Stop Motion as STEAM
Have you ever seen movies like Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio and wondered “how do they do that?” OMSI, with assistance from our friends at Comcast, can now help in answering that question! We took a trip to ShadowMachine, an Academy Award winning animation studio, to learn about how scientific disciplines help bring high art to […]
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Life In Microplastics
At OMSI, we love Barbie! We even ran the movie during it’s theatrical release. It made us want to run to the nearest toy store to get the Existential Crisis Barbie and the Mojo Dojo Casa House. They are a lot of fun to play with. But, much like everyone else, we get bored and […]
people and place
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Candy DNA
How does my DNA make me... me?
people and place
science at home
Epigenetics & Taste
Our DNA influences so much of who we are and how our bodies operate. How does our DNA impact our taste buds? What about other factors in our world?
people and place
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Science & Celebrations: Music
Have you ever tried boba tea or noticed shops around your community?
people and place, science skills and core concepts
science at home
Bubbles - Science in Simplicity
Who knew there was so much science in a simple bubble?
science skills and core concepts
science at home
Color Changing Chemistry
Make a color-changing chemical indicator from a vegetable!
people and place
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Community & Science: Boba Tea
Have you ever tried boba tea or noticed shops around your community?
people and place, science skills and core concepts
science at home
Understand & Celebrate: Juneteenth
Learning about justice and freedom is an ongoing process. Explore resources to continue expanding your knowledge of the Juneteenth holiday, hard histories, and how they can be celebrated.
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Busting Service Dog Myths
Do service animals work all day? Some people think that service animals work all day every day, but this is not true! Service dogs spend much of their day resting while ther person is at work, school, or home. They also spend time playing, snacking, and snoozing on their cozy beds. Sounds like plenty of […]
people and place
science at home