THE GROSSEST SPRING BREAK EVER!
Event Date: 03/18/2013 9:00AM – 03/22/2013 6:00PM
Celebrate the Grossest Spring Break Ever at McWane Science Center!
During Spring Break Week, McWane Science Center will have special programs all week long!
Meaty MealwormsMonday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Learn about the lifecycle of the Darkling Beetle and why they are an important food source for many countries. You can even try one yourself! Choose from cheddar, BBQ or Mexican Spice flavored.
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Learn about the lifecycle of the Darkling Beetle and why they are an important food source for many countries. You can even try one yourself! Choose from cheddar, BBQ or Mexican Spice flavored.
Beastly BehaviorsTuesday and Thursday at 11:00 AM
NatureScope, Level 2
Discover the disgusting habits of McWane Science Center’s very own animal staff.
NatureScope, Level 2
Discover the disgusting habits of McWane Science Center’s very own animal staff.
Whose Scat is That?Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PM
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Animals tell their stories by what they’ve left behind. Join us and get the Scoop on Poop!
Animal Grossology, Level 3
Animals tell their stories by what they’ve left behind. Join us and get the Scoop on Poop!
Mighty MonarchsTuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM
Flutter by and learn about the amazing life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Through crafts and hands on activities you will gain an appreciation of these beautiful creatures
Flutter by and learn about the amazing life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Through crafts and hands on activities you will gain an appreciation of these beautiful creatures
Spring Break Week is also Brain Awareness Week. Join McWane Science Center and UAB students for a week of exciting activities including:
Sheep Brain DissectionMonday - Friday at 10:00 AM
GENEius Lab, Level 1
Learn brain structure and function by dissecting a sheep brain!
GENEius Lab, Level 1
Learn brain structure and function by dissecting a sheep brain!
Brain WavesMonday - Friday at 11:30 AM
ProtoZone, Level 1
A fruit that makes sour things taste sweet? A chemical only a few people can taste? Our eyes adapt? Come find the answers to these questions at the Protozone!
ProtoZone, Level 1
A fruit that makes sour things taste sweet? A chemical only a few people can taste? Our eyes adapt? Come find the answers to these questions at the Protozone!
Illusion ConfusionMonday - Friday at 12:00 PM
Rushton Theater, Level 1
Rushton Theater, Level 1
Cow Eye DissectionMonday - Friday at 1:00 PM
GENEius Lab, Level 1
Eyes are part of the nervous system too! Come learn eye structure and function by dissecting a cow's eye!
GENEius Lab, Level 1
Eyes are part of the nervous system too! Come learn eye structure and function by dissecting a cow's eye!
Protect Your Brain
Monday - Friday at 2:30 PM
Demonstration Station, Level 1
Have you ever wondered why you have to wear a helmet while riding a bike? Our "egg drop" demonstration will illustrate why wearing a helmet is so important!
Monday - Friday at 2:30 PM
Demonstration Station, Level 1
Have you ever wondered why you have to wear a helmet while riding a bike? Our "egg drop" demonstration will illustrate why wearing a helmet is so important!
Noisy NeuronsMonday - Friday at 3:00 PM
GENEius Lab, Level 1
GENEius Lab, Level 1
Plus, other exciting activities and films:
By popular demand, the Energy Slide will be open!
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Kapla Block Building StationMonday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Gulf Tank Feedings Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 PM
High CycleMonday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX
Follow the monarchs' perilous journey and experience millions of them in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico.
Follow the monarchs' perilous journey and experience millions of them in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico.
