For students in grades 4 and above, parents, and teachers of any grade level or subject.
We celebrate the 8th annual special day honoring the life and legacy of Charles Lacy Veach , who grew up in Honolulu with an interest in science, had a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, and went on to fly two Space Shuttle missions.
Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and Punahou School. Free registration begins September 1, 2009. Participation is limited to 600 students, grades 4 and above. Students in grades 4-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Choose from 19 workshops: Mystery and Intrigue/ The Wide World of Electricity/ NASA - On The Moon: ?Touchdown!?/ Geocaching: Adventures with GPS & Satellites/ Water-Powered Bottle Rockets/ Edible Astronomy/A Thrilling Experience - Amusement Park Physics/ Floating and Sinking:Density and Buoyancy, and Beyond!!/ So, What Planet Are You From?/ Measuring UVA, UVB, and IR Radiation Inside and Out/ An Ocean of Opala/ Ocean Defenders: Can You Help?/ Foam "Apollo" Rocketry/ Robofest/ The Expansion of the Universe/ That Crazy Moon of Ours!/ Bridge Building/ Ocean FEST Hands-on Science Fun/ Science for Medical Doctors/ Comet Making and Telescope Building
Seating is limited. Reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis.
For further information, contact the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium, 956-3138, or email: art@higp.hawaii.edu
Punahou School