Kids' Quest members have been partying across Arkansas. See what's been happening and find out what's coming next!
Exhibit Schedule
Now until Dec. 14
Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
Museum of Discovery
Now until Jan. 4
Grossology Exhibit
Arkansas State University Museum
Now until Oct. 12
Good Vibrations Exhibit
Arts & Science Center
for Southeast Arkansas
Oct. 18 - Jan.11
Good Vibrations Exhibit
Discovery Place Children's Museum
Texarkana Museums System
Find out what else is happening at our partner museums
Student explorers are battling Dr. Nogood in The Race for Planet 'X' across Arkansas now. Find out all about it here!
Explore the state
of Arkansas and become a master geologist!
Play it Here!
Explore the Ancient Mayan Ruins and discover treasures!
Play Now!
If you've played the Mayan Challenge, please let us know what you think!
Kids' Quest Events Across the State
Mid-America sponsored "Science-Recycled" Kids' Quest Event on Saturday, September 27, 2008. The kids and parents were excited about the science projects they could construct using recyclable materials ranging from old CDs to water bottle tops. You would have thought these were experienced engineers as they explored ways to build faster, stronger, more directed hovercrafts and balloon-powered cars.
They learned that it's okay if something doesn't work the first time, you just have to keep modifying and testing until you get it the way you want it to be. One of the challenges required the kids to modify their hovercraft to make it move along a straight path. Ian added straws across the top and found that it made the craft spiral out of control, while Dakota added guides that worked similar to train wheels on a railroad track. When the craft would try to move either left or right on the banister, the guides kept it going straight.
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Regan, our only "girl scientist" wouldn't stop until she figured out why her car was dragging, even if it meant cutting her museum time short. Way to go Regan.
Jennifer Cox of Murfreesboro stated about her son, Zac, "He was very excited to show his dad all the neat things he built, and more importantly, the reasons they do what they do. He then drug out all kinds of things to make more "projects"!! I haven't seen him this excited about something in a long time, we are looking forward to the next event. I wanted you to know that all the time and energy put into this project was much appreciated!!!"
All of the moms were involved in helping the kids. Thanks moms for making learning fun for the kids. You're the best.
To see more photos from this event, go to our Flickr photostream!
Upcoming Kids' Quest Events Across the State
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Arkansas State University Museum, Jonesboro Visitors will experience the extra treat of Grossology as they join the festivities. |
If you've been to a Kids' Quest event and have pictures to share, please email them to kidsquest@arkansasdiscoverynetwork.org or post them to our group on flickr!
Create Your Own Eardrum and Make Some Waves (Soundwaves!)
It’s easy to make a model of the eardrum (also called the “tympanic membra
ne”) and see how sound travels through the air.
Materials:
- Plastic wrap
- Container with wide opening
- Uncooked rice (any other small grain will work)
- Tin cookie sheet (or other noise maker)
Stretch a piece of plastic wrap over a large bowl or pot (any container with a wide opening will work). Make sure the plastic wrap is stretched tightly over the container. The plastic represents the eardrum. Place about 20-30 grains of uncooked rice on the top of the plastic wrap. Now you need a noise maker. A tin cookie sheet or baking tray works well. Hold the cookie sheet close to the plastic wrap. Hit the cookie sheet to create a “big bang” noise and watch the rice grains jump.
The “big bang” produces sound waves (changes in air pressure) that causethe plastic sheet to vibrate, which causes the rice grains to move. Sound waves vibrate the eardrum in much the same way.
Come learn more about soundwaves and resonance for yourself at Good Vibrations: Light, Sound and Motion, which is at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff until Oct. 12, when it moves to Discovery Place Children's Museum in Texarkana where it will be from Oct. 18 - January 11.
See pics of all 15 Good Vibrations exhibits on our Flickr photostream!
Get Out Your Crayons
Here are a few pages you can print out and color!
Arkansas Discovery Network
The Race for Planet 'X'What's Happening Around Arkansas?
Fall Activities in Pine Bluff
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff
Fall 2008
Saturday Scholars at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (for kids K-6th grade), will answer questions such as: Do you know whole towns have been buried by sand dunes and whirling winds? Or which direction tornadoes spin in the Northern Hemisphere? The class will use the stations from the Good Vibrations exhibit, which will remain at the Center through Oct. 12. Come and join them from 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 4 and 11. Other classes starting in September include theater backstage training for teens and adults.
The Arts & Science Center’s newest program, the After-School Scholars Program, offers fun, healthy and hands-on learning experiences for 3rd-6th grade children, from 4-5:30 p.m. on Terrific Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays.
Terrific Tuesdays will focus on the visual arts and interactive science fun. Wellness Wednesdays is a 25-week health and wellness program beginning Sept. 3 and running to March 11. Pre-registration is required.
27th Annual Quadrangle Street Festival
Texarkana Museums System, Texarkana
October 11-12
Join the fun at the 27th Annual Quadrangle Street Festival, October 11 - 12 in downtown Texarkana. Texarkana Museum System's web site has all the details and information to sign-up for Miss Quadrangle Pageant, Battle of the Bands, BBQ cookoff, Cheerleading Competition, 5K Bi-State Road Race and more! Three stages of entertainment fill the weekend with a Saturday night street dance featuring Craig Morgan. The Race for 
Planet "X" mobile museum will be at the Festival along with other activities for kids including a pet showand pumpkin decorating at Discovery Place Children's Museum. There will also be BMX stunt cyclists performing and national championship lumberjack shows. New this year will be the Archeology and Heritage Fair as part of the Quadrangle Festival with archeologists from the Four States Area (Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana) and many demonstrators of early skills. A giant dig will be available for junior acheologists to find their own artifacts.
Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
October 29 - November 1
Electricity Unplugged
Enjoy four days of electrifying experiences as you explore the world of circuits and find out why the lights come on and how most household appliances are powered at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock.
Saturday Discoveries:
Second Saturday of the Month
Saturday Discoveries at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock is a great way to explore science through hands-on activities and experiments. Saturday Discoveries is offered from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month and is perfect for grades K-6. A different science topic is covered each month, so attend one or attend them all! Go to www.amod.org http://www.amod.org for the 2008-2009 class schedule.
For more events across the state, check out our Events page.
Find out more about the museum network across the state of Arkansas, funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, and our club exclusively for children, Kids' Quest.
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