Calling all astronauts! Discover Lab: Astronautics blasts off taking explorers on an adventure through space. Experience astronaut training, shuttle launches, and more while rescuing imperiled scientists on a dangerous planet. In this Lab, join Captain Raptor and his brave crew of space-faring dinosaurs as you learn about the engineering, science, and history behind space exploration.
Get ready for a deep dive! Discover Lab is a program designed to give children between the ages of 9-12 positive experiences around books and support them in developing new skills.
Each 8 to 9-week lab will feature a high interest topic from the world of science, technology, engineering, art, or math. We’ll use a variety of materials to make learning come alive as we explore a different skill within that topic each week.
Here is the list of this month’s books:
Dec. 2-7
Topic: NASA Engineering - rovers
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Dec. 9-14
Topic: Gravity and Craters
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Dec. 16-21
Topic: NASA Engineering - landers
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Dec. 23-28
No program due to holiday closures.
Dec. 30-Jan. 4
Topic: NASA Nutrition
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
**Allergy Warning for Astronautics**
Jan. 6-11
Theme: Environmental Science
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Jan. 13-18
Theme: Robot Navigation
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Jan. 20-25
Theme: Rocket Science
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Jan. 27–Feb. 1
Theme: Space Science
Featured Book: Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet by Kevin O'Malley
Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s start time.
This program is intended for youth participants and their families. Large groups or organizations should send program requests to jplyouthservices@coj.net two days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommodated.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net.
