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Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools

Make a Pooter

2025-08-07 15:00:00 2025-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon. Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall

Thursday, August 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 15:00:00 2025-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon. Micanopy Branch - Dance Hall

Micanopy Branch

Dance Hall

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon.

The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. In this program, participants will learn the sorts of tools scientists use to make observations and measurements. Attendees will become better observers and problem solvers while also learning to use their creativity and communication skills.

This series will explore the following topics.

Topic 1: Make a Pooter – Create your own bug collecting device! Learn why scientists invented this tool and how they use it.

Topic 2: Make a Flashlight – Create your own flashlight and learn how they work and how scientists use them.

Topic 3: Make an Anemometer – Create your own device to measure wind speed! Learn how this contraption works and how scientists use this tool.

Topic 4: Make a Snake Catcher – In this activity you get to invent a device to solve a problem: how can I catch a snake without touching it? (Disclaimer: real snakes are not used or encouraged to be captured during this program)

*Maximum of 20 Attendees

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Micanopy Branch

Phone: 352-466-3122
Branch manager
Wendy Schneider

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 Closed
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

The Micanopy Branch Library provides access to resources and services in the City of Micanopy and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dance Hall
Join us at the Micanopy Library for a fun Story Time.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dance Hall
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon.

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Learn a new craft with us at the Micanopy Branch!

Fri, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dance Hall
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Dance Hall
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Dance Hall
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Dance Hall
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools... more
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools. Participants will learn about the tools Scientists to while exploring natural phenomenon.