{"id":101795,"date":"2024-07-16T17:36:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T21:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/?page_id=101795"},"modified":"2024-07-17T17:14:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T21:14:27","slug":"exhibits-activities-dia-de-la-ciencia-y-la-cultura","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/exhibits-activities-dia-de-la-ciencia-y-la-cultura\/","title":{"rendered":"Exhibits &#038; Activities &#8211; D\u00eda de la Ciencia y la Cultura"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/dia-de-la-ciencia-y-la-cultura\/\">D\u00eda de la Ciencia y la Cultura<\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/presentations-dia-de-la-ciencia-y-cultura\/\">Presentaciones<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/presentations-dia-de-la-ciencia-y-cultura\/#english\">Presentations<\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#spanish\">Exhibiciones y Actividades<\/a><\/strong> | <strong><a href=\"#english\">Exhibits &#038; Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div lang=\"es\" id=\"spanish\">\n<h3><strong>CENTRO DE EXPLORACI\u00d3N DE LA NATURALEZA, 1<sup>er <\/sup>PISO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101839\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1.jpg\" alt=\"A NASA\/JPL Solar System Ambassador speaks to a group of teens and adults over a white model of a spacecraft mechanical part.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Preguntas y Respuestas con NASA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NASA \/ JPL Solar System Ambassadors<\/em><br \/>\nLos Embajadores del Sistema Solar de NASA\/JPL est\u00e1n aqu\u00ed para responder tus preguntas sobre las maravillas de la exploraci\u00f3n espacial. Aprende m\u00e1s sobre las misiones espaciales y los avances de NASA. Descubre los secretos de los exoplanetas con su exhibici\u00f3n interactiva de modelos de LEGO, donde demostrar\u00e1n uno de los m\u00e9todos utilizados para detectar estos mundos distantes.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Membres\u00eda del Museo y Opini\u00f3n del Evento<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Convi\u00e9rtete\u00a0en miembro del Museo para disfrutar de beneficios exclusivos mientras apoyas la misi\u00f3n del Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte. Los miembros tienen acceso ilimitado y gratuito a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/exhibits\/special-exhibitions\/amazing-pollinators\"><strong>Polinizadores Incre\u00edbles<\/strong><\/a>\u201d y ahorran un 10% en las tiendas y cafeter\u00edas del Museo. \u00danete durante el evento y recibe un 20% de descuento en tu primera compra en la tienda.\u00a0Reg\u00edstrate para tener la oportunidad de ganar una canasta de regalos del museo al compartir tus momentos favoritos de D\u00eda de la Ciencia y la Cultura y lo que te gustar\u00eda ver en futuros eventos.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Herpetofauna de Carolina del Norte<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>North Carolina Herpetological Society<br \/>\n<\/em>Conoce varias especies de reptiles y anfibios nativos de Carolina del Norte. Pon a prueba tu conocimiento sobre la identificaci\u00f3n de serpientes con el juego &#8220;Encuentra la Serpiente de Cabeza de Cobre&#8221; y aprende c\u00f3mo ser miembro de la Sociedad Herpetol\u00f3gica de Carolina del Norte, incluyendo su popular rama juvenil.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Festival de Ciencias de Carolina del Norte<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Morehead Planetarium and Science Center<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora actividades pr\u00e1cticas y recursos sobre astronom\u00eda y m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>La Ciencia y T\u00fa<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Red Global MX Raleigh Chapter<br \/>\n<\/em>Descubre c\u00f3mo la ciencia est\u00e1 a tu alrededor y te ayuda en tu vida diaria.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Consulado General de M\u00e9xico<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Consulate General of M\u00e9xico<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>El Arte de las Antiguas Am\u00e9ricas<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Museum of Art (NCMA)<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora la colecci\u00f3n de las Am\u00e9ricas Antiguas del Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte a trav\u00e9s de r\u00e9plicas impresas en 3D de objetos. Aprende m\u00e1s sobre actividades interactivas educativas a trav\u00e9s de NCMA Explore.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>La Diversidad de las Ciencias: Mejorando la Condici\u00f3n Humana<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>RTI International<br \/>\n<\/em>Aprende sobre \u201cC\u00f3mo Funcionan los Pulmones,\u201d \u201cC\u00f3mo Funciona el Hielo Seco,\u201d y \u201cImplantes de Liberaci\u00f3n de Medicamentos Subd\u00e9rmicos.\u201d Descubre c\u00f3mo puedes ayudar con la investigaci\u00f3n social sobre la salud mental.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>La Calidad del Aire en Carolina del Norte<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Air Awareness<br \/>\n<\/em>Gira la Ruleta del Aire o usa su tabla EYE SPY para aprender m\u00e1s sobre la calidad del aire y las fuentes de contaminaci\u00f3n en nuestro estado.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ingenier\u00eda: Transformando Ideas en Realidad<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>The Engineering Place, College of Engineering, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Crea una pulsera LED port\u00e1til mientras aprendes m\u00e1s sobre los ingenieros el\u00e9ctricos.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101837\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Children's hands holding a black snake with white stripes.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Conoce a los Animales<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Living Collections, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Habla con nuestro personal sobre algunas de las fascinantes especies de Am\u00e9rica Central y del Sur que viven en el Museo, destacando a nuestro \u201cfavorito\u201d, el ajolote. \u00a1Toca una serpiente viva!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>CENTRO DE EXPLORACI\u00d3N DE LA NATURALEZA, 2\u00b0 Piso<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Espacio Tranquilo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>T\u00f3mate un descanso del evento y de las actividades en nuestro espacio tranquilo, que cuenta con herramientas sensoriales, p\u00e1ginas para colorear, libros y auriculares con cancelaci\u00f3n de ruido (bajo solicitud). Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>El Bosque Eterno de los Ni\u00f1os<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Maracas Montessori<br \/>\n<\/em>Descubre la experiencia de visitar el Bosque Eterno de los Ni\u00f1os en Costa Rica en apoyo a esta \u00e1rea protegida de flora y fauna.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>La Magia del Magnetismo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Maracas Montessori<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora el fen\u00f3meno del magnetismo.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a1La Ciencia te Necesita!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Citizen Science, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Descubre c\u00f3mo puedes contribuir a investigaciones cient\u00edficas reales.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Descubrimientos Prehist\u00f3ricos<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Emprende un viaje prehist\u00f3rico y aprende c\u00f3mo explorar el mundo antiguo estudiando f\u00f3siles reales.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>La Sala del Descubrimiento<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora nuestro espacio educativo para que familias de todas las edades exploren el mundo natural de cerca. Pon a prueba tus sentidos tocando f\u00f3siles, sintiendo alas de aves, oliendo aromas tropicales, observando la colmena de abejas y m\u00e1s. Pru\u00e9bate disfraces, juega con marionetas y encuentra animales escondidos en nuestro \u201chotel de bichos\u201d en un \u00e1rbol muerto. Esta es una \u00e1rea ideal para el aprendizaje intergeneracional.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Empoderando a los Padres: Talleres Multiling\u00fces para Apoyar el \u00c9xito Acad\u00e9mico de los Ni\u00f1os <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>WCPSS Family Academy<br \/>\n<\/em>Obt\u00e9n las herramientas necesarias para apoyar el \u00e9xito acad\u00e9mico de tus hijos con nuestros talleres educativos para padres y cuidadores en ocho idiomas diferentes.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tu Portal STEM: Conectando a Estudiantes Hispanos con Oportunidades STEM<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Society of Hispanic Professionals<br \/>\n<\/em>Aprende c\u00f3mo puedes usar \u201cTu Portal STEM\u201d para acceder a informaci\u00f3n para estudiantes y familias hispanas sobre educaci\u00f3n, carreras, programas y oportunidades en Ciencia, Tecnolog\u00eda, Ingenier\u00eda y Matem\u00e1ticas.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Experimento Cient\u00edfico y Empleos<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Department of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/em>Realiza un divertido experimento con globos. Aprende m\u00e1s sobre los beneficios de desempleo en Carolina del Norte y c\u00f3mo aplicar.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Exhibici\u00f3n Especial de Polinizadores Incre\u00edbles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>M\u00e9tete en las alas de polinizadores como murci\u00e9lagos, abejas, escarabajos y mariposas y emprende una inolvidable misi\u00f3n de supervivencia en &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/exhibits\/special-exhibitions\/amazing-pollinators\"><strong>Polinizadores Incre\u00edbles<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; \u2013 nuestro juego de rol y aventura. Elige tu polinizador y juega a recoger polen y n\u00e9ctar, encontrar comida y amigos, aparearte y evitar amenazas. Juega desde la perspectiva de ocho especies diferentes como la abeja de hibisco, el escarabajo soldado o el colibr\u00ed de garganta rub\u00ed. <em>Ofrecido en ingl\u00e9s y espa\u00f1ol<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/51\"><strong>Compra tus Boletos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>CENTRO DE EXPLORACI\u00d3N DE LA NATURALEZA, 3<sup>er<\/sup> PISO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Puchero Perfecto: Los Notables Labios de los Peces Matalotes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Ichthyology, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Descubre la notable diversidad de especies de peces nativos en la familia Catostomidae, com\u00fanmente llamados &#8220;chupadores&#8221; debido a sus labios \u00fanicos.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Todo Sobre las Mariposas<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Naturalist Center, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Aprende sobre nuestras mariposas nativas, incluyendo las monarcas y su migraci\u00f3n a M\u00e9xico. Descubre c\u00f3mo atraer, recolectar, disecar y exhibir mariposas, con ejemplos de espectaculares colecciones de mariposas del Naturalist Center.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Usando Ingenier\u00eda y Aprendizaje Autom\u00e1tico para Detectar Virus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Departments of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry &amp; Plant and Microbial Biology, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Dise\u00f1a y usa un esc\u00e1ner multiespectral para identificar plantas de yuca infectadas con el virus de la raya marr\u00f3n de la yuca.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Aventuras en el Mini Lab<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br \/>\n<\/em>Realiza divertidos experimentos cient\u00edficos.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Foramin\u00edferos: C\u00e1psulas del Tiempo de la Historia de la Tierra, Pasado y Presente <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Climate Lab, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Aprende sobre el uso de los foramin\u00edferos (organismos unicelulares con conchas) para entender el paleoclima y c\u00f3mo se pueden utilizar para estudiar el cambio clim\u00e1tico moderno. Explora paleo registros hechos por foramin\u00edferos, modelos impresos en 3D de m\u00faltiples especies de foramin\u00edferos y observa muestras reales bajo un microscopio.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Dino Descubrimientos: De F\u00f3siles a Plumas<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University<br \/>\n<\/em>Crea y explora f\u00f3siles para entender el papel de los paleont\u00f3logos en Am\u00e9rica del Norte, incluyendo M\u00e9xico. Investiga c\u00f3mo los dinosaurios evolucionaron en aves y su v\u00ednculo con la conservaci\u00f3n moderna. Descubre los misterios de estas antiguas criaturas.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>P\u00e1jaros: Muertos o Vivos<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Ornithology, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora la diversidad de aves con la colecci\u00f3n de ornitolog\u00eda del Museo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101836\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dancers dressed in traditional costume from Takiri Folclor Latino.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1.jpg 1833w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Compartiendo Cultura a Trav\u00e9s de la Danza <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Takiri Folclor Latino<br \/>\n<\/em>Disfruta de una presentaci\u00f3n de danza que muestra la cultura latina. Aprende algunos pasos de baile y pru\u00e9balos con el grupo.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Realidad Virtual para Explorar Desde los \u00c1tomos hasta el Sol<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Usa dispositivos de realidad virtual para navegar en su entorno virtual &#8220;Scale Worlds.&#8221; Explora el mundo natural desde la vista est\u00e1ndar hasta los \u00e1tomos y hasta el Sol, encogiendo o agrandando el tama\u00f1o por potencias de 10.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Oficina de Arqueolog\u00eda del Estado de Carolina del Norte <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Office of State Archaeology<br \/>\n<\/em>Aprende m\u00e1s sobre el programa de conservaci\u00f3n arqueol\u00f3gica de Carolina del Norte, explora artefactos de algunos de los sitios hist\u00f3ricos m\u00e1s importantes de nuestro estado y experimenta NC Digs!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>CENTRO DE EXPLORACI\u00d3N DE LA NATURALEZA, 4\u00b0 PISO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Libros Infantiles y Kits de Ciencia<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>PaperPie<br \/>\n<\/em>Disfruta de una demostraci\u00f3n sobre la fuerza de fricci\u00f3n y explora libros de ciencia (algunos en espa\u00f1ol) y kits disponibles para la compra.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Experimentos Divertidos con el Museo de Life + Science<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Museum of Life + Science<br \/>\n<\/em>Experimenta actividades cient\u00edficas divertidas: \u201ccolor del universo\u201d, \u201cpetroglifos\u201d, \u201cqu\u00e9 hay en mi salsa\u201d, \u201cagua fresca\u201d, etc.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a1Carolina del Norte y la Navegaci\u00f3n de las Mariposas!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Education &amp; Outreach, NC Department of Natural &amp; Cultural Resources<br \/>\n<\/em>Descubre c\u00f3mo las mariposas monarcas navegan desde M\u00e9xico hasta Carolina del Norte. Haz tu propia mariposa monarca para llevar a casa contigo. Profesores de EL\/ML: pod\u00e9is llevaros copias gratuitas de &#8220;Plott&#8217;s Tales and Trails: Adventures with Carolina.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a1Murci\u00e9lagos!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Living Collections, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber pero ten\u00edas miedo de preguntar sobre los reyes de la noche.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Living Conservatory \u2013 \u201cSala de Mariposas\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explora nuestro bosque tropical seco y aprende sobre su fauna y flora. Disfruta viendo mariposas tropicales revoloteando a tu alrededor y descubre nuestro perezoso de dos dedos.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>RAZA: \u00bfSomos Tan Diferentes?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div lang=\"en\" id=\"english\">\n<h2>Exhibits &#038; Activities<\/h2>\n<h3>NATURE EXPLORATION CENTER, 1st FLOOR<\/h3>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101839\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1.jpg\" alt=\"A NASA\/JPL Solar System Ambassador speaks to a group of teens and adults over a white model of a spacecraft mechanical part.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NASA_jpl_800w-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>NASA Q&amp;A<\/h4>\n<p><em>NASA \/ JPL Solar System Ambassadors<\/em><br \/>\nNASA\/JPL Solar System Ambassadors are here to answer your questions about the wonders of space exploration. Learn more about NASA&#8217;s space missions and breakthroughs. Discover the secrets of exoplanets with their interactive LEGO model exhibit, where they will demonstrate one of the methods used to detect these distant worlds.<\/p>\n<h4>Museum Membership &amp; Event Feedback<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Become a Museum Member to enjoy exclusive benefits while supporting the mission of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Members enjoy unlimited FREE admission to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/exhibits\/special-exhibitions\/amazing-pollinators\"><strong>Amazing Pollinators<\/strong><\/a>\u201d and save 10% in Museum Stores &amp; Caf\u00e9s. Join during the event and save 20% off your first purchase in the store. Register for your chance to win a Museum gift basket when you share your favorite moments from Dia de la Ciencia y Cultura and what you\u2019d like to see at future events.<\/p>\n<h4>Herps in North Carolina<\/h4>\n<p><em>North Carolina Herpetological Society<br \/>\n<\/em>Meet several species of reptiles and amphibians native to North Carolina. Test your snake identification knowledge with the &#8220;Find the Copperhead&#8221; game and learn how to become a member of the NC Herp Society, including their popular Youth Branch.<\/p>\n<h4>NC Science Festival<\/h4>\n<p><em>Morehead Planetarium and Science Center<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore hands-on activities and resources about astronomy and more.<\/p>\n<h4>Science and You<\/h4>\n<p><em>Red Global MX Raleigh Chapter<br \/>\n<\/em>Discover how science is all around you and helps in your daily life.<\/p>\n<h4>Consulate General of M\u00e9xico<\/h4>\n<p><em>Consulate General of M\u00e9xico<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Art of the Ancient Americas<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Museum of Art (NCMA)<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore the NC Museum of Art&#8217;s Ancient Americas collection through 3D-printed replicas of objects. Learn more about educational interactive activities through NCMA Explore.<\/p>\n<h4>The Diversity of Sciences: Improving the Human Condition<\/h4>\n<p><em>RTI International<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn \u201cHow Lungs Work,\u201d \u201cHow Dry Ice Works,\u201d and \u201cSubdermal Drug Release Implants.\u201d Find out how you can help with social research on mental health.<\/p>\n<h4>Air Quality in North Carolina<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Air Awareness<br \/>\n<\/em>Spin the Air Wheel or use their EYE SPY chart to learn more about air quality and the sources of air pollution in our state.<\/p>\n<h4>Engineering: Turning Ideas into Reality<\/h4>\n<p><em>The Engineering Place, College of Engineering, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Create a wearable LED bracelet as you learn more about electrical engineers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101837\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Children's hands holding a black snake with white stripes. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Snake.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Meet the Animals<\/h4>\n<p><em>Living Collections, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Chat with our staff about some of the fascinating Central and South American species kept at the Museum, featuring our \u201cfan-favorite\u201d axolotl. Touch a live snake!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NATURE EXPLORATION CENTER, 2nd FLOOR<\/h3>\n<h4>Quiet Space<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Take a break from the events and activities in our quiet space with sensory tools, coloring pages, books and noise-canceling headphones (upon request). All ages and abilities are welcome.<\/p>\n<h4>Eternal Forest of the Children<\/h4>\n<p><em>Maracas Montessori<br \/>\n<\/em>Discover the experience of visiting the Children&#8217;s Eternal Forest in Costa Rica in support of this protected area of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<h4>The Magic of Magnetism<\/h4>\n<p><em>Maracas Montessori<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore the phenomenon of magnetism.<\/p>\n<h4>Science Needs YOU!<\/h4>\n<p><em>Citizen Science, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Find out how you can contribute to real scientific research.<\/p>\n<h4>Prehistoric Discoveries<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Embark on a prehistoric journey and learn how to explore the ancient world by studying real fossils.<\/p>\n<h4>Discovery Room<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore our education space for families of all ages to explore the natural world up close. Engage your senses by touching fossils, feeling bird wings, smelling tropical scents, watching the beehive and more. Try on costumes, play with puppets and find hidden animals in our dead tree critter hotel. This is an ideal area for intergenerational learning.<\/p>\n<h4>Empowering Parents: Multilingual Workshops for Supporting Children\u2019s Academic Success<\/h4>\n<p><em>WCPSS Family Academy<br \/>\n<\/em>Get the tools you need to support your child\u2019s academic success with our educational workshops for parents and caregivers in eight different languages.<\/p>\n<h4>Tu Portal <abbr title=\"Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics\">STEM<\/abbr>: Connecting Hispanic Students with STEM Opportunities<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Society of Hispanic Professionals<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn how you can use \u201cTu Portal STEM\u201d to access information for Hispanic students and families on education, careers, programs and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.<\/p>\n<h4>Science Experiment and Jobs<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Department of Commerce<br \/>\n<\/em>Perform a fun balloon experiment. Learn more about unemployment benefits in North Carolina and how to apply.<\/p>\n<h4>Amazing Pollinators Special Exhibition<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Slip into the wings of pollinators like bats, bees, beetles and butterflies and embark on an unforgettable survival quest in &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/exhibits\/special-exhibitions\/amazing-pollinators\"><strong>Amazing Pollinators<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; \u2013 our role-play adventure game. Pick your pollinator and play games and trivia to collect pollen and nectar, find food and friends, mate, and avoid life threats. Play from the perspective of eight different species like the hibiscus bee, soldier beetle or ruby-throated hummingbird. <em>Offered in English &amp; Spanish.<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.ticketapp.org\/portal\/product\/51\">Buy Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NATURE EXPLORATION CENTER, 3rd FLOOR<\/h3>\n<h4>Pouty Perfection: The Remarkable Lips of Sucker Fish<\/h4>\n<p><em>Ichthyology, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Discover the remarkable diversity of native fish species in the family Catostomidae, commonly called &#8220;suckers&#8221; because of their unique lips.<\/p>\n<h4>All About Butterflies<\/h4>\n<p><em>Naturalist Center, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn about our native butterflies including monarchs and their migration to Mexico. Discover how to attract, collect, pin and display butterflies, with examples of spectacular butterfly collections from the Naturalist Center.<\/p>\n<h4>Using Engineering and Machine Learning to Detect Viruses<\/h4>\n<p><em>Departments of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry &amp; Plant and Microbial Biology, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Design and use a multispectral scanner to identify cassava plants infected with the cassava brown streak virus.<\/p>\n<h4>Mini Lab Adventures<\/h4>\n<p><em>University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br \/>\n<\/em>Conduct fun science experiments.<\/p>\n<h4>Foraminifera: Time Capsules of Earth\u2019s History, Past and Present<\/h4>\n<p><em>Climate Lab, NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn about the use of foraminifera (single-celled organisms with shells) in understanding paleoclimate and how they can be used to study modern climate change. Explore paleo records made by foraminifera, 3D-printed models of multiple foraminifera species, and view real foraminifera samples under a microscope.<\/p>\n<h4>Dino Discoveries: From Fossils to Feathers<\/h4>\n<p><em>Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University<br \/>\n<\/em>Create and explore fossils to understand the role of paleontologists in North America, including Mexico. Investigate how dinosaurs evolved into birds and their link to modern conservation. Uncover the mysteries of these ancient creatures.<\/p>\n<h4>Birds: Dead or Alive<\/h4>\n<p><em>Ornithology, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore the diversity of birds with the Museum&#8217;s ornithology collection.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-101836\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dancers dressed in traditional costume from Takiri Folclor Latino.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DanceTroupe-1.jpg 1833w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Sharing Culture Through Dance<\/h4>\n<p><em>Takiri Folclor Latino<br \/>\n<\/em>Enjoy a dance performance showcasing Latin culture. Learn some dance steps and try them out with the group.<\/p>\n<h4>Virtual Reality to Explore From Atoms to the Sun<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC State University<br \/>\n<\/em>Use VR devices to navigate their virtual environment &#8220;Scale Worlds.&#8221; Explore the natural world from the standard view down to atoms and up to the Sun, shrinking or enlarging in size by powers of 10.<\/p>\n<h4>NC Office of State Archaeology<\/h4>\n<p><em>NC Office of State Archaeology<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn more about North Carolina&#8217;s archaeological conservation program, explore artifacts from some of our state&#8217;s most important historic sites, and experience NC Digs!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NATURE EXPLORATION CENTER, 4th FLOOR<\/h3>\n<h4>Children&#8217;s Books &amp; Science Kits<\/h4>\n<p><em>PaperPie<br \/>\n<\/em>Enjoy a demonstration on the force of friction and explore science books (some in Spanish) and kits available for purchase.<\/p>\n<h4>Fun Experiments with Museum of Life + Science<\/h4>\n<p><em>Museum of Life + Science<br \/>\n<\/em>Experience fun science activities: color of the universe, petroglyphs, what\u2019s in my salsa, agua fresca, etc.<\/p>\n<h4>North Carolina and Bilingual Butterfly Navigation!<\/h4>\n<p><em>Education &amp; Outreach, NC Department of Natural &amp; Cultural Resources<br \/>\n<\/em>Discover how monarch butterflies navigate from Mexico to North Carolina. Make your own monarch to fly home with you. EL\/ML teachers:\u00a0 enjoy free copies of &#8220;Plott&#8217;s Tales and Trails: Adventures with Carolina.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Bats!<\/h4>\n<p><em>Living Collections, NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the kings of the night.<\/p>\n<h4>Living Conservatory<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<br \/>\n<\/em>Explore our dry tropical forest and learn about its fauna and flora. Enjoy watching tropical butterflies flutter around you and discover our two-toed sloth.<\/p>\n<h4>RACE: Are We So Different?<\/h4>\n<p><em>NCMNS<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00eda de la Ciencia y la Cultura Presentaciones | Presentations Exhibiciones y Actividades | Exhibits &#038; Activities CENTRO DE EXPLORACI\u00d3N DE LA NATURALEZA, 1er PISO Preguntas y Respuestas con NASA NASA \/ JPL Solar System Ambassadors Los Embajadores del Sistema Solar de NASA\/JPL est\u00e1n aqu\u00ed para responder tus preguntas sobre las maravillas de la exploraci\u00f3n&#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/exhibits-activities-dia-de-la-ciencia-y-la-cultura\/\">Read More ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101795"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101795"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101795\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}