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Science Surprises: Engineering Scientist Tools

Make a Flashlight

2025-08-14 15:00:00 2025-08-14 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 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 15:00:00 2025-08-14 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, Aug 25 Closed
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

About the branch

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

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