Dream On WonderWeek at Children's Museum Houston
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This week is a celebration of the life of one of America's greatest leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King was an advocate for peace, and social justice during a time of great tension, and difficulty in the United States.
His message of justice, tolerance and diversity is still relevant today. MLK had a dream for humanity, and the Children's Museum Houston invites you to share in that dream with our Dream Big WonderWeek. Join us the week before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in celebrating the life and legacy of this great hero with a week full of inspiring activities.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Dream Drawings
Dreams can inspire stories and art; create both with a unique work of art in the style of Jean Dubuffet.
Location: Art Academy
Dream Art
What are your dreams for your family, friends or future? Use them to create a colorful cloud to display at home!
Location: Junktion
Peace Doves
Create the world symbol of peace and write about what peace means to you in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Location: Junktion
Star Promise
Create a pledge of kindness to display at home as a reminder that one person can change the world.
Location: Junktion
Catch the Snowflake
Location: Math Cart
Magical Molecules
Explore the vacuum of outer space using a vacuum chamber! Test out different materials (i.e. rubber, plastics, marshmallows, etc.) to seethe “magic” of molecules!
Location: Science Station
Rainbow Milk
Learn about the role of bile in our digestive system by using some milk, dish soap, and food coloring to demonstrate hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties!
Location: Power Science Lab
DIY Stethoscope
Make your own stethoscope – the tool that health care providers use to listen to the heart!
Location: Power Science Lab
Catapults
Build a catapult to launch objects into the air!
Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex
Balancing Act
Build a balancing sculpture using center of gravity!
Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex
Balancing Buddies
A simple balancing activity for our smaller visitors.
Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex
Scribble-Bot
New LEGO robot alert: come build a SCRIBBLE-BOT.
Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex