CURIOUS CREW

#1001 Falling Objects
Short Description (90 max)
We know “what goes up must come down.” But WHY?

Long Description (400 max)
We know “what goes up must come down.” But WHY? Drop in to learn about the gravitational forces like acceleration and air resistance that push and pull Falling Objects!
Stem Challenge: Plastic Parachutes
Curious About Careers: Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Dawn McKenzie


#1002 Sense of Taste
Short Description (90 max)
Take a snack break with the Crew as they test their tastebuds!

Long Description (400 max)
Take a snack break with the Crew as they test their tastebuds! Discover how our four other senses impact the sense of taste.
STEM Challenge: Making 5 Taste Ketchup
Curious About Careers: Food Research and Development Manager, Jade Heslip


#1003 Cycling Science
Short Description (90 max)
Take a “spin” and explore Cycling science!

Long Description (400 max)
Take a “spin” and explore Cycling science! From stability and steering to gears and wheels, learn the physics behind bicycles, including those one-wheeled wonders, unicycles!
Stem Challenge: Spoke Decorations
Curious About Careers: Bike Fitter, Laura Harris


#1004 Drone Science
Short Description (90 max)
Get a birds-eye view of Drone Science!

Long Description (400 max)
Get a birds-eye view of Drone Science! Dr. Rob and the Crew take flight in the studio to learn the physics of how drones hover and all their unique uses!
Stem Challenge: Making Mini Drones
Curious About Careers: Drone Pilot and Videographer, Kara Murphy


#1005 Fossils
Short Description (90 max)
Fabulous fossil formations!

Long Description (400 max)
Fabulous Fossil Formations! The Crew goes back in time and has fun with fossils, discovering how they were formed millions and BILLIONS of years ago!
Stem Challenge: Casting Fossil Replicas
Curious About Careers: Anthropologist/Archaeologist, Stacey Camp


#1006 Color Guard Science
Short Description (90 max)
Raise your flags and learn all about physics!

Long Description (400 max)
Raise your flags and learn all about physics! Wind is only one reason why flags wave. Dr. Rob and the Crew explore the flags and the physics of motion with the help of Michigan State University’s Spartan Marching Band Color Guard.
Stem Challenge: Design Small Swing Flag
Curious About Careers: Civil Engineer, Tula Ngasala


#1007 Materials Science
Short Description (90 max)
Become mindful of matter with the Crew as they explore Materials Science!

Long Description (400 max)
Become mindful of matter with the Crew as they explore Materials Science! Dr. Rob and the Crew investigate atomic structures, melting points, and properties of polymers and how they form the unique qualities of all materials around us.
Stem Challenge: Making Reinforced Cement
Curious About Careers: Packaging Engineer and Consultant, Camille Corr Chism


#1008 Newton’s First Law of Motion
Short Description (90 max)
Keep on moving – or not! Discover Newton’s First Law of Motion!

Long Description (400 max)
Keep on moving – or not! Discover Newton’s First Law of Motion! Dr. Rob and the Crew use bowling balls, beads, and bottles to investigate Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion, unless acted upon by unbalanced forces.
Stem Challenge: Make a Whacky Stack Toy
Curious About Careers: Curious About Careers Host, Genesis