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Field Trips Planetarium Show, Discovery Class, or Science Stage Program* First show or class Student fee $10.50 per student Adult fee $12.50 per adult Additional show or class Student fee…
Field Trips Planetarium Show, Discovery Class, or Science Stage Program* First show or class Student fee $10.50 per student Adult fee $12.50 per adult Additional show or class Student fee…
…nutritious foods in the American South. Norbert Rillieux In 1843, Rillieux received a patent for an improved method of refining sugar. His innovation transformed the sugar industry. It is still…
Thomas L. Jennings Jennings, a tailor, was the first African American known to receive a U.S. patent. In 1821, he was granted patent no. 3,306x for “dry scouring,” a precursor…
…Studies/History Correlations: 8.H.3, 8.H.3.2 Tales of the American South 3rd Grade Social Studies Correlations: 3.H.1.1, 3.C.1.2 4th Grade Social Studies/History Correlations: 4.H.1.4, 4.H.1.1 5th Grade Social Studies/History: 5.H.1.3 6th Grade…
Henry E. Baker Baker was an examiner in the U.S. Patent Office. In the early 1900s, he conducted a national search to learn which patents had been granted to African Americans…
…Jupiter Ball, and Useful Science Podcast. Q: What is your name and/or nickname? A: Vivian Q: What is your year in school? Major? A: Rising senior, Class of 2021. Majoring…
…which provided practical advice to women, is one of the first medical publications by an African American. Eliza Ann Grier In 1897, Grier became the first African American woman licensed…
…cardboard to build articulated model hands with fingers that move! This class pairs well with an exploration of the Robotic Hand exhibit. Grade Level Recommendations: Grades 6-12 Kinetic Sculptures Play…
How far in advance should I request a reservation? Please request a reservation as far in advance as possible. We traditionally start accepting School Year reservations in June/July, and we…
…was the first American woman of any race to earn a pilot’s license. Less than a year later, she became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. Emory…