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Don't you love nice cold water on a hot summer day? Beaker and the Professor love to drink (and play with!) water...
 
Did you know these facts about water?
Every person in America uses about 160 gallons of water a day.
 

2/3 of the water your family uses is used in the bathroom.


You use 2 gallons of water to brush your teeth (unless you turn off the faucet while you brush).

Families turn on faucets about 70 times a day.

Try this experiment  
You can "make" water!
Water is a chemical. It’s made of two gases, hydrogen and oxygen. Water acts like a gas sometimes (when it evaporates) but we usually think of water as a liquid – something wet. 

You can make hydrogen and oxygen join to form water. Here’s how...

You will need:
a birthday candle
a plate
a clear drinking glass or jar
a match or lighter
an adult to help you with the match or lighter (this part is VERY IMPORTANT!!)

  Have an adult set the candle on the plate and light it.

Cover the burning candle with the clear glass or jar (it should be big enough to cover the whole candle).

like this

When the candle goes out, look closely at the inside of the glass. What do you see?

The tiny drops of liquid inside the glass are water! The hydrogen in the candle joined with the oxygen in the air to form water. The candle flame went out when all of the oxygen in the air inside the glass was used up.


 
Check back soon for news on these exciting events:
Food Science: Chocolate - September 12
Studying Bugs and Reptiles - September 19
Museum Gone Mad - Month of October
Haunted Museum!
Pennypickle's Science Night - November 7
and... Winter Wonderland on December 12!!! Yaaay!!!!!

 

 

 

 
 

Events   |   Summer 2008

Yay! School is out! The Professor's Workshop is busy this time of year... be sure you don't miss any of the fun!


Hot Summer Nights (Fridays at the Museum)
Celebrate Hot Summer Nights on Fridays through August 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. The following themes will be featured on these evenings:


July 18th   -     Secrets of the Senses
                        Discover how smell, hearing, taste, sight, and touch can help
                        you perceive the world - this will be an evening of experiments
                        that will engage ALL your senses... don't miss it!

Tickets for Secrets of the Senses are $5 per person. They may be purchased here and will be held for you at the door.

July 25th     -     Super Summer Safari
                        Professor Pennypickle knows that you love animals as much
                        as he does... tonight you'll learn about their habits and habitats.


August 1st   -  Play Date with the Mayor:
                           Science of Bicycles

                        Hang out with Mayor Mike Naggar and share
                        his love for bike riding. You'll find out how
                        bicycles work and how your body works when
                        you ride one! You'll also learn how to maintain
                        your bike if something breaks. Bring your
                        decorated bike tonight for a chance to win a prize - the craziest
                        one will win!

Tickets for Science of Bicycles are $5 per person. They may be purchased here and will be held for you at the door.

August 8th  -     Pennypickle's Ancient Roman Holiday
                        The Professor loved his recent visit to Ancient Rome and so will
                        you as you find out about their inventions (and try to avoid
                        volcanoes...)


August 10th  (You're right! This isn't a Friday night, it's a Sunday.
                       But we don't want you to miss the party, so here's the info.)
                       Beaker's Little Birthday Bash

Professor Pennypickle had a huge birthday bash – but Beaker is more comfortable with just a miniature birthday bash – and that means LITTLE!

Help celebrate in Beaker’s mini style with lots of teeny tiny fun. Beaker's Little Birthday Bash will be celebrated at every session - you may choose either the 12:30-2:30 p.m. session or the 3-5 p.m. session - be sure you let us know which one you want. Tickets are $5 per person. You can buy your tickets here:

Be sure to tell us which session you will attend! Tickets purchased on-line will be held for you at the door.

August 15th -     Hot "Starry" Night
                        The night sky will be the star during this exploration of
                        constellations - there's a new moon tonight to add to the fun.
                        (Maybe you'll need to buy some Astronaut Ice Cream - a treat
                        the Professor loves - from the gift shop! Actually, there are LOTS
                        of cool star related goodies in the gift shop...check it out!)


August 22nd -  Crystals and Gemstones
                        Discover the earth's crystals and gems - you'll learn about
                        their unique properties while you experiment, identify, and
                        play with them tonight!

Tickets for Crystals and Gemstones are $5 per person. They may be purchased here and will be held for you at the door.

August 29th  -    Pirates 3: At Summer's End
                        Ahoy... the final chapter of Professor Pennypickle's Science of
                        Pirates. You can't miss it, maties.


Pennypickle's special events are fundraisers to help support programs and events at the Imagination Workshop, and will be hosted by the Friends of the Temecula Children’s Museum, a 501 c3 non-profit organization.

Please call Pennypickles gift shop at 951-308-6376 if you have questions about any events, or if you would like to purchase tickets by phone.

Your generous support will insure more fun happenings in the Professor's house and be sure to shop at Pennypickles for fun and unusual toys and gifts! Proceeds from the gift shop also help to benefit events and programs for the Imagination Workshop.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of the Temecula Children's Museum... you can do it here... 


 

   

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