The following activities will be offered during the JCPS holiday break, Dec. 18-31, 2010. Activities are free with paid exhibit admission. Please note: The Science Center is closed Dec. 24 and 25. Schedule subject to change.

Visit the BioLab
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
BioLab, 3rd floor
The doors to the BioLab are open this holiday season for drop-in lab experiences. From exploring DNA to examining real tissue samples, there’s always something interesting going on.

Members-Only Mornings
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Curiosity Lab, 1st floor
Science Center members are encouraged to join us for special activities designed for the KidZone crowd (ages 7 and under).

Van de Graaff Generator   
10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. (5-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays only)
World We Create, 2nd floor
Don’t be shocked by this hair-raising experience!

Edible Engineering   
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 -5 p.m.
Chemistry Kitchen, 2nd floor
Go beyond the gingerbread house and build bridges, towers, and other marvels of engineering.

Science of Cooking   
12:30 - 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. (6-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays only)
Chemistry Kitchen (2nd Floor)
Science sizzles this holiday in the Chemistry Kitchen. Join us as we explore a variety of food science topics. Presented by DD Williamson 

How Cold is Cold?   
2 - 3 p.m.
Chemistry Kitchen, 2nd floor
Bundle up for this exciting demonstration that explores ice, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen.