Welcome Back, Junior Scientists!
The UW-Stevens Point Olson Museum of Natural History presents monthly programs for curious kids. Our educational Junior Scientist programming is great for engaging kids, ages 7-12. Programs last approximately 1 hour. Junior Science programs will be held in the classrooms right next to the museum in the Science Building. Enter through the doors near the Pendulum. Museum education interns plan and implement the hands-on activities. Registration encouraged but not required.
During the school year, the Museum of Natural History and Blocher Planetarium hosts free programs to engage children who would like to earn “Junior Scientist” status. Sign in at each event to get your name tag and show everyone you are a Junior Scientist in-training!
2024-2025 Schedule
Thursday Programs at 5:30 p.m. in SCI A113
What are Fossils and how are they made? Wisconsin does have a state fossil, and it’s an important one. Together we will “dig” into the world of fossilization. As always hands-on, activities are included! This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.
What do you think of when you hear the word Paleontology? Have you ever heard of Mary Anning? How about “The Bone Wars” or the Dinosaur Renaissance? Bring a friend to our junior science program to learn all about these things together. This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.
Have you ever thought about what our planet used to look like when trees were taller than a fifteen-story building? Did you know that these plants are still around today and they help us power our homes? Bring a friend to our junior scientist program to learn about these prehistoric plants and which ones you can still find today! This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.
Did you know there is still one dinosaur that roams the earth? Join us to learn about this mystery dinosaur and many of the ones that took over the planet almost 165 million years ago. This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.
Did you know that there have been 5 mass extinctions in Earth’s history? At least 75% of all life was lost! Come join us to learn about which species survived the mass extinctions, and which did not. Come see how these mass extinctions affect life today and when scientists predict the next mass extinction to hit. This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.
Have you ever wondered why parts of the earth are cold and frozen most of the year while other parts have never seen snow? Come learn the “chilling” facts on how the Earth has so many different climates and how those climates are changing! This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 7-11.