MODS - FLL All About Egypt & All About Spiders
Museum of Discovery and Science All About Egypt
401 Sw 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale (954) 467-6637 Opening Weekend Activities
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs IMAX Film March 31 - April 2, 2007
Mummy Coffin Crafts 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Egyptian Kings, called Pharaohs, decorated their mummies with Pharaoh Death Masks. Join us at the Science Cafe where you can make your own Pharaoh Death Mask and build a Sarcophagus that will protect your mummy during its journey to immortality.
Pyramid Mysteries 3:30 p.m.
How and why did the ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramids? And what role did the Nile River play in their construction? Experiment with friction and inclined planes, and face the same challenges as the early Egyptians when building the pyramids.
Animals of Egypt 1:30 p.m.
What adaptations allow animals to survive in the seemingly inhospitable desert environment? Learn about desert animals and participate in demonstrations that illustrate the scientific reasons why desert animals can walk on the hot desert sand.Tomb Robbers: Secrets of Mummification 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Explore an ancient, undiscovered tomb at MODS with our brave and fearless Science Explorer and watch an unfortunate Museum visitor get mummified right before your eyes. Learn about ancient Egyptian culture and discover how Egyptians preserved their dead during this fun and interactive science demonstration about mummies.
Museum of Discovery and Science: Earth Day
401 Sw 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale (954) 467-6637 Earth Day 2007
April 22, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m."Goin' Green!" We hear it all the time: "Reduce, reuse, and recycle." Are you doing all that you and your family can to make a difference? Greener energy choices and living strategies will be explored by Museum staff and a variety of South Florida environmental and community organizations at this family friendly event. Win prizes for creative recycled art work, calculate your environmental footprint, and learn how your yard can become a Florida friendly ecosystem that conserves natural resources.
Spider-Man 3 May 5 & 6, 2007
Tate's Comics and Games May 5, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During the almost four decades since Spider-Man first appeared in 1962, he has been featured in a couple thousand comic books, three animated television series, several novels and now in his third full-length feature film. After seeing Spidey in IMAX, visit with our friends at Tate's Comics and Games for the true scoop on the history of Spider-Man comics.
Miami-Dade Anti-Venom Unit May 5, 2007 Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Black widow and brown recluse spiders can be found in South Florida and can cause illness if they bite you. Do you know how to identify them? Join the experts from Miami-Dade Anti-Venom Unit as they explain how to avoid these pests, and what to do if you come in contact with them.
Museum of Discovery and Science 401 Sw 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 467-6637
Jumping Spiders May 5 & 6, 2007 3:30 p.m.
Jumping spiders capture their prey by jumping on it from several inches away, and they may jump from twig to twig or leaf to leaf. They can jump thirty times their body length. If you could jump like a jumping spider - you would be able to jump over 150 feet. You may not be able to jump quite that far, but during this long jump activity, see just how much spider you have in you.
Museum of Discovery and Science 401 Sw 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 467-6637
Buggin' Out May 5 & 6, 2007 2:30 p.m.
The most successful animals on the planet are the arthropods. They have conquered land, sea and air, and make up over three-fourths of all currently known living and fossil organisms. Meet some of the Museum's resident bugs and study ancient arthropod fossils.
The World Wide Web (activity) May 5 & 6, 20071:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
People all across the glove know that spider webs are incredibly strong and beautiful. Learn how to preserve abandoned spider web as you may find in your own yard. Find out exactly how strong these arachnid artistic creations can be and take home your own sparkly web creation.
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