July 2018
07/12/18
Salty Sink or Float
If you’ve ever gotten an accidental mouthful of ocean water, you know that our flippered friends live in some pretty salty stuff! Scientists call the measurement of how much salt […]
07/12/18
Red, White & Boom Sensory Bottle
Since our nation’s flag was designed and adopted in 1777, the colors red, white and blue have always held a special place in each American’s heart. Celebrate these three patriotic […]
07/10/18
Make Your Own Ocean Current
When we want to get somewhere quickly, we drive on a highway so we can go faster for longer stretches of time. Sometimes, ocean animals like sea turtles need to […]
07/05/18
DIVE IN to Marine Biology at the Aquarium Restaurant
This month, the science center will DIVE IN to marine biology with live science demonstrations, sea creature dissections and aquatic adventures for the whole family. What better way to kick […]
07/03/18
Under Pressure
Did you know that the air around Nashville weighs about 30 lbs per square inch? That’s twice as heavy as the air is at sea level (14.7 lbs per square […]
June 2018
06/27/18
Reach for the Stars Slime
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, we here at the Adventure Science Center are looking at science experiments that can help bring some star-spangled science into your home! This […]
06/18/18
Alka-seltzer Rocket
When Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1812, he mentions “the rocket’s red glare,” but what rockets were he talking about? Over 200 years ago, Francis witnessed the British fleet […]
06/02/18
Butterfly Feeder
What’s the buzz? Spring is here, and that means all the wildlife is a flutter. What better way to celebrate this impressive season than by making a butterfly feeder. With […]
06/02/18
Bubble Fireworks
When you think of the 4th of July, what is the first thing you think of? America? Freedom? Most people think about those bright colorful explosions in the sky... fireworks! […]
April 2018
04/16/18
Cloud Viewer
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers!” But, where do the oh-so-important showers come from? Clouds, of course! There are so many types of clouds – puffy, white […]