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SCIENCE AT THE MALL, FROM THE LAND TO THE SEA!

By Jefferson Valley Mall & Karen S. Savir, Macaroni Kid Westchester North January 8, 2019

Did you know that Jefferson Valley Mall hosts a weekly after school science program?

"Science At The Mall, From The Land To The Sea" is a 11 week series program that inspires children about the wonders of our planet. Through hands on activities and real artifacts, children (grades K - 5.) learn about the wonders of the earth. Sessions take place on Mondays from 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm at the mall's Center Court.  What else is amazing about this program?  it is FREE for all and registration is not required.  


The following features the upcoming weeks and its themes:


Week 7 - 1/14/19 - Coral reefs: Stations will be set up, different artifacts from the coral reefs, will be set up on tables for students to explore and make scientific observations.

Week 8 - 1/28/19 - Archaeology Adventure: In this program, kids will have a fun hands-on experience of being young archaeologist. They will participate in a simulated dig site discover and learn the rich culture of early Native Americans.

Week 9 - 2/4/19 - Magnificent Mollusks!: In this program kids will learn about different Mollusks and get to look at the outside and insides of a squid.

Week 10 - 2/11/19 - Bones in a box: In this program, kids become young paleontologists! Each kid will put part of a dinosaur skeleton together, and take it home to extend learning. They will also be able to touch real fossils and dinosaur bone replicas.

Week 11 - 2/25/19 - Fossil Hunting: In this program, kids will have fun and learn digging dirt like a real paleonthologist. They will also be able to touch, observe, weigh, measure and learn to identify fossils.


To all my young scientists, have fun exploring, learning and having fun!


To learn more about Jefferson Valley Mall and all the latest events, programs and promotions, please visit: https://jeffersonvalleymall.com