Websites:
Physics.org page on air pressure:
http://www.physics.org/facts/air.asp
NASA on air pressure:
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/air_pressure/
KidsGeo.com on air pressure and atmosphere
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0081-atmospheric-pressure.php
YouTube video of Science Theater on air pressure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIRwLcQ709A&feature=related
Books:
Let's try it out in the air : hands-on early-learning science activities
by Simon, Seymour.
Call Number: E 533.6 SIMON
Awesome experiments in force & motion
by Dispezio, Michael A.
Call Number: J 531.6 DISPEZI
Hurricanes & tornadoes
Call Number: J DVD-ED 551.553 HUR103
Publisher, Date: Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2005.
Description: 1 videodisc (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Series: Schlessinger science library. Weather fundamentals.
Experiments with forces
by Cook, Trevor, 1948-
Call Number: J 531.6 COOK
Publisher, Date: New York : PowerKids Press, 2009.
Description: 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Series: Science lab (PowerKids Press)
Air & flight
by Richards, Jon, 1970-
Call Number: J 629.1323 RICHARD
Publisher, Date: New York : PowerKids Press, 2008.
Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Series: Science factory (PowerKids Press)
Big book of science experiments.
Call Number: J 507.8 BIG BOO
Publisher, Date: New York : Time for Kids, c2011.
Experiments with air / Salvatore Tocci.
Tocci, Salvatore. c2002.
Call number: J533.6078 TOC
Weather mania : discovering what's up and what's coming down / Michael A. Dispezio ; [illustrated by Dave Garbot].
Dispezio, Michael A. c2002.
Call number: J551.5 DIS
Super science with simple stuff : activities for the intermediate grades / Susan Popelka.
Popelka, Susan. c1997.
Call number: J372.35044 POP
Science fundamentals. Weather [videorecording].
c2010.
Call number: JDVD 551.5 SCI
The way things work. Pressure [videorecording] / a Millimages, Pearson Broadband and Schlessinger Media coproduction ; in association with France 5, ZDF, TVO, TFO ; producer, Emmanuel Franck ; director, Diego Zamora.
[2003], c2002.
Call number: DVD 621.2 WAY
Air / [Darlene Lauw and Lim Cheng Puay].
Lauw, Darlene. 2003.
Call number: J533.6 LAU
Wild about weather : 50 wet, windy & wonderful activities / by Ed Brotak.
Brotak, Ed. c2004.
Call number: J551.6078 BRO
Forces / Terry Jennings.
Jennings, Terry J. c2009.
Call number: J531.6 JEN
States of matter / Lynnette Brent.
Brent, Lynnette, c2009.
Call number: Y530.4 BRE
Experiments with solids, liquids, and gases / Zella Williams.
Williams, Zella. c2007.
Call number: J530.4078 WIL
Fun things to do:
Weekend Activities at the Burke!
Sat., Sept. 22, 2012 – Sat., Sept. 29, 2012
11 am – 3 pm
Included with museum admission; FREE for Burke members
September Weekend Activities: Tropical Shells
Select Saturdays, 11 am – 3 pm
The Burke Museum is now offering special gallery activities every weekend! This month, discover what lies beneath the tropical seas. Join us on Saturdays, September 15, 22, and 29 to learn more about marine invertebrates through our shells touch table and crafts!
National Fossil Day at the Burke Museum
Add to Calendar Burke Museum
Wed., Oct. 17, 2012 | 10 am – 4 pm
Come to the Burke Museum to celebrate National Fossil Day! Burke educators will lead activities for students ages 4 to 14. Find out about the work of paleontologists, sort and identify real fossils, make your own drawings from the fossils on display, and learn about Washington's 500 miilion year geological history in the exhibit Life and Times of Washington State.
Check out the weather at the UW Atmospheric Sciences site : http://www.atmos.washington.edu/data/
Garden Tots
WHEN Friday, Sep. 21, 2012, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
20312 15th Ave. N.W.
Shoreline WA 98177
AGE RECOMMENDATION Toddler, Preschool, Elementary School
COST Fee
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 206-801-7296 ext. 30
LINK www.kruckeberg.org
Canoe Mercer Slough
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE Enatai Beach Park
3519 108th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue WA 98004
AGE RECOMMENDATION Elementary School, Middle School, High School
COST Fee
PHONE 425-452-6885
NOTE
Explore the Mercer Slough by canoe. 4-mile guided round trip. Ages 5 to adult, at least one adult per two children, some paddling experience required. Children under 35 pounds must bring a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. 8:45 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays through September. $14 to $16, pre-register.
LINK www.bellevuewa.gov
Northwest Bookfest
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE Peter Kirk Park
202 Third St.
Kirkland WA 98033
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
NOTE
This family-friendly event features dozens of author appearances and book signings, scores of exhibitors and booksellers, readings on multiple stages, storytellers and hands-on activities for kids, live music and a delicious variety of food and drink for sale. All events are free and open to the public. See online for schedule of events.
Fishermen's Fall Festival
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE Fishermen's Terminal
1900 W. Nickerson St.
Seattle, WA 98119
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 206-283-4665
EMAIL dean@anthonys.com
NOTE
The 24th Annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a FREE event celebrating our local fishing fleet. All proceeds directly benefit the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial and their efforts to honor the local fishing community and their families. The Fishermen’s Fall Festival will feature industry related exhibits and competitions, fundraising salmon barbeque, childrens' activities and musical entertainment.
Weekend Family Workshop: Comets and Asteroids
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 11 a.m.
WHERE Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST Fee
PHONE 206-764-5720
NOTE
Comets and asteroids are some of the oldest objects in our solar system. Learn about these unique objects and then make your own comet model. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Included with admission. $17, $14 seniors and active military, $9 ages 5 to 17, free ages 4 and younger.
Salmon SEEson in Issaquah
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
125 W. Sunset Way
Issaquah WA 98027
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PHONE 425-392-8025
NOTE
See salmon return to Issaquah Creek, where you can view spawning from the bridge or through viewing windows. Trained docents from Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) will be available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, September 8 to November 10.
Parents' Night Out at Pacific Science Center
WHEN Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012, 5:30 – 11 p.m.
WHERE Pacific Science Center
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109
AGE RECOMMENDATION Elementary School, Middle School
COST Fee
PRE-REGISTER Yes
PHONE 206-443-2925
NOTE
The theme for this Parents' Night Out event is "Shocking Science." Climb inside a hair-raising electrostatic field and marvel at the shocking properties of electricity. After an electrifying laser show use static electricity to defy gravity and race your friends. Charge up with some liquid nitrogen ice cream and explore and create your very own circuits! Ages 5 to 12; pre-registration is required. $40, $30 Pacific Science Center members.
Celestial Viewing
WHEN Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, 7 – 9 p.m.
WHERE University of Washington
17th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 45th
Seattle WA 98105
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PHONE 206-685-7856
NOTE
If the sky is clear, the Theodor Jacobsen Observatory dome is open for viewing celestial objects through the telescope. Amateur scopes set up outside. 7 to 9 p.m. October 3 and 17. FREE, donations appreciated. Limited parking available – check in at gate 2 (parking fee may be charged).
Scientist Spotlight
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE Pacific Science Center
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle WA 98109
AGE RECOMMENDATION Elementary School, Middle School, High School
COST Fee
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 206-443-2001
NOTE
Local scientists share their work through hands-on activities and conversation. All ages, best for ages 8 and older. Included with admission. $14, $12 seniors, $9 ages 6 to 15, $7 ages 3 to 5, IMAX shows extra.
Bot Brawl
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, 12 – 5:30 p.m.
WHERE Seattle Center House/Armory
305 Harrison St.
Seattle WA 98109
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
NOTE
Robot enthusiasts from Western Allied Robotics will bring their 1, 3 and 12 pound robots to battle each other.
Star Party
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, 5:45 p.m.
WHERE Paramount School Park
15500 Eighth Ave. N.E.
Shoreline WA 98155
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 206-523-2787
NOTE
Dress in warm clothes to view celestial objects through instruments provided by Seattle Astronomical Society. Dusk at two locations, event canceled if rain or cloud cover.
Voyage to Mars: Space Travel for Families
WHEN Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108
AGE RECOMMENDATION Elementary School, Middle School, High School
COST Fee
PRE-REGISTER Yes
PHONE 206-764-1384
NOTE
Be an astronaut for a day! In this mission to Mars, your group is traveling to the Red Planet to replace a crew of astronauts who have been living there for the past two years. In addition to landing on the Martian surface, the team collects and analyzes geologic samples and launches exploratory probes to the two moons of Mars. The excitement takes place in the Museum's Challenger Learning Center, a facility designed to simulate space missions for large groups using a full-scale mission control center and a spacecraft cabin. Each mission uses hands-on activities engaging participants in teamwork, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. And it is fun! $15, $10 ages 10 to 17, those younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult, pre-register by Oct. 19. Museum admission not included.
Astronomy Day
WHEN Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 5 – 9 p.m.
WHERE Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle WA 98108
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 206-764-5720
NOTE
Special programs and family activities all looking up to the deep sky. Local astronomy clubs will be at the museum to share their knowledge of the heavens with viewing opportunities through their telescopes, and visitors can also marvel at the wonders of the night sky in the museum's portable planetarium. The Museum of Flight is FREE 5 to 9 p.m. first Thursdays.
Bird Identification for Families
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, 10 – 11 a.m.
WHERE Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
1625 118th Ave. S.E.
Bellevue WA 98005
AGE RECOMMENDATION Elementary School, Middle School
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER Yes
PHONE 425-452-2565
EMAIL MSEEC@bellevuewa.gov
NOTE
Have you ever wondered which bird species live in our area? Join Eastside Audubon for a program on how to identify birds. There will be a free optional bird feeder craft project following the program. Best for families with children ages 5 to 13. To register for this free program, call 425-452-6885 or visit www.myparksandrecreation.com. Course #66986.
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE Downtown Issaquah WA
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
PHONE 425-392-0661
NOTE
Celebrate the yearly return of salmon to Issaquah’s waterways. Art, craft and food booths, hatchery tours, grand parade (10 a.m. today), and Field of Fun with hands-on activities for kids. No pets. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 6-7. Shuttles from Issaquah Park and Ride, Costco Corporate parking lot and Issaquah Highlands Park and Ride.
Bellevue Rock & Gem Show
WHEN Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE Vasa Park
3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. S.E.
Bellevue WA 98008
AGE RECOMMENDATION All ages
COST FREE
PRE-REGISTER No
NOTE
Annual show includes vendors, demonstrations and kids’ activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27-28.
Watch experiments on the International Space Station on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/spacelab?feature=inp-hp-space
(Parents, there is a chat feed here that is moderated, but you should check this out before letting your child view it).
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