Latin American Heritage
Monday, September 2, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024
9:30am - 3:30pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
Celebrate Latin American Heritage! This September, we are celebrating some of the Latine individuals who have helped shape our world. In honor of our Latine neighbors — and Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15 — join us all September long to learn about Olympic rowing athlete, Kenia Vanessa Lechuga Alanís, create a surgical tool to help others like Dr. José Celso Barbosa, keep your teeth clean like Dr. Martha J. Mutis, and more!
Activities:
Space Math
We can use math to learn about how we measure up to the universe around us! Let’s find out what we would weigh if we stood on other worlds!
Rowing Expedition
Join us at the CMA stage to learn about Kenia Vanessa Lechuga Alanís, a Mexican competitive rower and Olympic Athlete! Use your bodies and imagination to splash, paddle, and ride down roaring rapids!
Jane's Innovation Station: Build-A-Surgical Tool
Learn about Dr. José Celso Barbosa, a Puerto Rican physician, surgeon, politician, professor, and writer. Design and create a surgical tool to help others!
Science Bar: Glowing Smiles
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Dr Martha J. Mutis! Learn all about how to keep your teeth healthy, and dive deep into the science behind clean teeth.
Art Studio: Papercraft
Design and build a papercraft reminiscent of the colorful skyline of Guanajuato in our exciting September Art Studio activity!