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Classes are held at the Fish Technology Center unless otherwise noted.
Grades K - 5
Snowology
Sharpen your 5 senses and discover the wonders of winter. Through observation and hands-on experiments, students will explore snow pack, crystals, density and the insulative properties of snow.
Thursday, January 15
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$24
Snowflake Detectives
Why does it seem so quiet right after a snowfall? Why does snow look white when it's made of ice, which is clear? How does a snowflake's shape tell scientists what conditions are like high above us? These questions and more can be answered by examining snowflakes, snow density and the insulative properties of snow.
Wednesday, February 11
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$24
Mud Madness - 2 day class
Let's get down and dirty. Through explorations and hands-on experiments, we will investigate the earth, rocks and dirt. We will create artwork using materials gathered during our explorations and enjoy a yummy mud pie. Be prepared to get muddy!
Monday, March 16 & Tuesday, March 17
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
$90
Tree Houses: A Nest Above the Rest
Have you ever wanted to live in a tree house, visit a crow's nest or see a flying squirrel? Join MOSS and the Museum of the Rockies for an adventure of a lifetime. Learn how to track animals that live in a world off the ground, and get the chance to discover a variety of tree houses and even build your own!
Wednesday, March 18
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Pick up and drop off at Museum of the Rockies
$45 or $40 with a Museum Membership
Get Physical!
Gears, pulleys, circuits and more! Become a scientist with MOSS and the Museum of the Rockies through exploration and discovery. Get the opportunity to play with toys like you have never done before. Keep current with the basics of circuits and switches; discover pulley power and set the gear train in motion.
Thursday, March 19
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Pick up and drop off at Museum of the Rockies
$45 or $40 with a Museum Membership
Nature's Nursery
Why do some animals have many babies and some only have a few? How do animal moms compare to your mom? Join us as we investigate why animal babies are born in the spring and discover what adaptations they have to help them survive.
Wednesday, May 6
1:00 - 5:00 pm
$24
Oohs & Icks
Ooh! It slithers. Ick! It's slimy. Explore the hidden forest on an adventure to what makes you go "ooh" and "ick." Conduct scientific experiments, concoct potions, and come face to face with slimy salamanders and frogs.
Friday, May 22
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
$45
Middle School Outdoor Science Club
The Middle School Outdoor Science Club is primed for another year of exciting activities and events in and around the Gallatin Valley. This FREE club offers hands-on, scientific-based adventures with our weekly meetings and monthly field trips.
Begins the week of October 2
Chief Joseph Middle School: Mondays, Room 111
Sacajawea Middle School: Wednesdays, Room 157
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Home School Classes at Middle Creek Montessori
Join MOSS for experience-based science courses designed especially for students in grades 3 - 5. Get outdoors, socialize with other students and learn about the Montana landscape.
Tuesdays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Contact Middle Creek Montessori at 406.587.3817 to register.
Soils: Who lives in the soil? Why is soil such an important part of a healthy ecosystem? Connect with your local landscape through soil and stream investigations. We will explore soil composition and particles through scientific testing in order to gain a better understanding of the importance of soil.
Spring Semester includes 15 lessons:
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 24, 31
April 7, 21, 28
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