3 artful space activities

3 artful space activities

Happy Astronomy Day! Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year in the spring and fall. In 2020, we celebrate on May 2 and Sept. 26. Did you know the first Astronomy Day in the United State took place in 1973? Doug Berger, then the president of the Astronomical...
Flower Collage

Flower Collage

Happy Earth Day! It’s the 50th year of this special day aimed at raising awareness of our environment. Since we’re talking about Earth Day, let’s try a creative activity to practice being environmentally resourceful. What do we mean by being...
Nature Prints for Earth Day

Nature Prints for Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, here’s a creative activity to inspire a discussion about recycling and encourage the family to do a little yard work together. This at-home idea comes from Gallery Educator Rebecca Cameron, one of several talented team members at the...
Color Scavenger Hunt: Plant Edition

Color Scavenger Hunt: Plant Edition

Who doesn’t love plants? Plants provide us with food, clean air and beauty! We can find an entire spectrum of colors in the blooming spring desert. Use this science lesson today or any day to inquire about the plants around us – maybe try it Monday (April 10)...
Get crafty celebrating 50 years of Earth Day

Get crafty celebrating 50 years of Earth Day

Earth Day 2020 is almost here!  How will you celebrate on April 22? We love Earth Day at the i.d.e.a. Museum. Teaching about sustainability is part of our mission. Our staff works on a variety of activities that utilize recycled materials, and we have a dedicated...