{"id":52229,"date":"2020-03-23T15:42:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T19:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/?page_id=52229"},"modified":"2025-03-18T08:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:29:11","slug":"science-at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Science at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"top\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ScienceatHome870x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn at home! (Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) feeding juveniles)\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Can\u2019t visit us? Use the resources below to learn from home! From citizen science projects to educational videos, find what you need to stay connected with NCMNS and the natural world.<\/h4>\n<h3><a href=\"#live\">Museum LIVE<\/a><!-- | <a href=\"#homeschool\">Homeschool Classes<\/a> --> | <a href=\"#sciencenow\">Science Now<\/a> | <a href=\"#videos\">Videos<\/a> | <a href=\"#educators\">For Educators<\/a> | <a href=\"#question\">Ask a Naturalist<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Help us keep science education and research going strong. <a href=\"https:\/\/3947.blackbaudhosting.com\/3947\/Annual-Fund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donate now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Highlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 35px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/news\/join-the-city-nature-challenge-april-30-may-3-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_9720_285.jpg\" alt=\"City Nature Challenge participant taking an observation photo.\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/news\/join-the-city-nature-challenge-april-30-may-3-2021\/\">City Nature Challenge<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\nIf you walked out your door right now, how many species do you think you could observe? 5? 10? 20? It\u2019s likely far more than you\u2019d expect \u2014 and we have a great opportunity that can help you find out!\n\nThe City Nature Challenge is an international, biodiversity-focused citizen science event that runs April 30 through May 3, 2021.\n\nAnyone can join! Get out in nature and help science at the same time.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/news\/join-the-city-nature-challenge-april-30-may-3-2021\/\"><strong>More information about the City Nature Challenge<\/strong><\/a>\n--><\/p>\n<hr id=\"live\" class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/museum-live\/\">Museum LIVE<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>Live, online experiences with the Museum.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/brain_285.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of half logical brain and half creative brain.\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Virtual Trivia Tuesday<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tuesdays at 6pm<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Register for interactive Virtual Trivia Tuesdays! This is a great opportunity to virtually mingle with friends, compete for bragging rights and perhaps even learn something cool. Questions feature a mix of science facts, current news, pop culture and scientific discoveries.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/events\/category\/series\/trivia\/\"><strong>Trivia Tuesdays on the Events calendar<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/science-tonight-dusty-clouds\/\"><strong>Science Tonight: On-demand Playlist<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PL7dONoqMaCHZ-Mz5UUCHeLqM3Qa_4mWoK\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em>Science Tonight is a livestream show for people who want to know more. Host Chris Smith talks with interesting people making exciting, everyday discoveries in science, nature, tech and more. Watch these (previously recorded) programs to grow your brain and get the latest stories in the science world.<\/em><br \/>\n<!--\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/museum-live\/\">More featured live events on Museum LIVE<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n\n<hr id=\"homeschool\" class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Homeschool Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-detectives-online-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SD_February_Thumbnail_285.jpg\" alt=\"Science Detectives Online\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-detectives-online-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science Detectives \u2014 Online (FAQ)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\nEach live program is taught by a Museum educator and includes a thematic kit of natural specimens or scientific tools for the child to use during the class and beyond. All activities encourage the development of skills in scientific observation and thinking. Small classes give each student the best possible experience.\n\n<strong>May 13, 2021:<\/strong>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/science-detectives-online-butterflies-in-your-backyard-2\/\">Butterflies in your Backyard<\/a>, ages 6\u20137, 9:30\u201310:30am\n<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/science-detectives-online-sand-dollars-and-sea-stars-exploring-echinoderms\/\">Sand Dollars and Sea Stars: Exploring Echinoderms<\/a>, ages 8\u201310, 11:30am\u201312:30pm\n<a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/event\/science-detectives-online-from-colonists-to-computers-coded-messages\/\">From Colonists to Computers: Coded Messages<\/a>, ages 11\u201313, 2:00\u20133:00pm\n\n<strong>Science Detectives \u2013 Online! Series \u2014 Spring 2021:<\/strong>\u00a0 Now you have the option to register for the Spring 2021 program series, which includes four Science Detectives programs for the same age group.\u00a0\u00a0<em>Series registration is available as an option when registering for any program listed above.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><strong>Spring 2021 Series Registration is closed, but you may continue to register for individual programs.<\/strong>\n--><\/p>\n<hr id=\"sciencenow\" class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/science-now\/\">Science Now<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><em>DIY Activities, Virtual Tours and more, to do at your own pace.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ScienceAtHome_DIYInvisibleInk_GP.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/DIYInvisibleInk_800x600_285.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Invisible Ink.\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ScienceAtHome_DIYInvisibleInk_GP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Featured Activity: Invisible Ink (PDF)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>During the American Revolution, Patriot spies needed a safe way to get vital information to General Washington. They would write messages in invisible ink, let the messages dry and then send the hidden messages to Washington with a courier. Create your own invisible messages in this fun activity, and learn more about the history of invisible ink in the United States!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/science-now\/\">More DIY Science Activities on Science Now<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr id=\"videos\" class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/video-library\/\">Videos<\/a><\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQVUaQDc9Qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flythough-poster2_285.jpg\" alt=\"Drone Flies Through Two Whales!\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bQVUaQDc9Qo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drone Flies Through Two Whales! Museum One-shot Tour<\/a>\u00a0(YouTube)<\/h3>\n<p>Fly through the Museum in downtown Raleigh in this one-shot drone tour. Experience NCMNS like never before as you zoom through the world-class institution that brings research, events and educational programs to North Carolina and beyond. View the Museum\u2019s whales, dinosaurs and SECU Daily Planet Theater from a whole new vantage point!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/video-library\/\">More Videos in the Video Library<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr id=\"educators\" \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/science-at-home-for-educators\/\">For Educators<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 15px; float: left; display: block;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/science-at-home-for-educators\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/people-001__1000-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"An educator with a clipboard\" width=\"285\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/learn\/educators\/online-workshops\">Online Workshops for Educators<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Earn credit through free, online workshops that get you exploring nature in your own backyard. Each workshop contains videos, activities, and materials that you can step through at your own pace. Get ideas and resources to encourage your students to explore their nature neighborhoods!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"cleardiv\" \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/science-at-home\/science-at-home-for-educators\/\">More resources for educators teaching remotely<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n<hr id=\"question\" \/>\n<h2>Got a Question? We Have Answers!<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/forms\/ask-a-naturalist\"><strong>Ask a Naturalist<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/news\/whats-that-ask-a-naturalist\/\">Ask a Naturalist Blog<\/a> \u2014 From Black Widow Spiders to identifying a Buckeye, you&#8217;ll find answers to some of our most fascinating questions here!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Follow Us on Social<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/naturalsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naturalsciences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naturalsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Top of page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can\u2019t visit us? Use the resources below to learn from home! From citizen science projects to educational videos, find what you need to stay connected with NCMNS and the natural world. Museum LIVE | Science Now | Videos | For Educators | Ask a Naturalist Help us keep science education and research going strong. 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