Arkansas Discovery Network Kids’ Quest Newsletter April 2008
Kids' Quest Parties

Kids' Quest members have been partying across Arkansas. See what's been happening and find out what's coming next!

Party Schedule


Exhibit Schedule

Mystery of the Mayan Medallion

March 15 - May 11
Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
Mid-America Science Museum

Grossology

Now until May 10
Grossology Exhibit
Discovery Place Children's Museum
Texarkana Museums System

Good Vibrations

Now until April 6
Good Vibrations Exhibit
Arkansas Museum of Natural
Resources


April 12 — July 13

The University of Arkansas Center for Math Science Education, Fayetteville

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NanoDays

Many of our partners will be hosting Nano Days events between
March 29 - April 6!

Find out what else is happening at our partner museums


Race for Planet X

Student explorers are battling Dr. Nogood in The Race for Planet 'X' across Arkansas now. Find out all about it here!

Adventures in Geology

Explore the state of Arkansas and become a master geologist!
Play it Here!

The Great Mayan Adventure

Explore the Ancient Mayan Ruins and discover it's treasures!
Sneak Preview!


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Play the Great Mayan Challenge!Sneak Preview of The Great Mayan Challenge!

Unlock the glyph codes of the Mayan temples and learn the secrets of an ancient civilization. We have developed this game just for you! It's a great way to test your decoding skills and find out about the unique culture of the Mayans and their temples in Palenque, Mexico.

As a Kids' Quest member, you can be among the first to preview our newest game, The Great Mayan Challenge. Pleast let us know what you think by filling out this survey after you play!


Kids' Quest Members Having Fun and Learning Across Arkansas!Beat. Breath. Think.

Kid’s Quest Members were invited to the Museum of Discovery to watch health educator, T.Bone, perform and to explore the "Body Shoppe" where they learned about the brain, heart and lungs! They also enjoyed pizza in the snack bar.

Check out the schedule below for a party near you!

April 5



Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, Pine Bluff
It's a Nano World!
Kids’ Quest members are invited to an event of microscopic proportions. Nanotechnology is everywhere around you; join them for an afternoon of fun and discovery.

April 12



Mid-America Science Museum, Hot Springs
Mayan Family Day
Mesoamerican people enjoyed sports and games after work and on festival days, just as we do today. Kids' Quest members learn about two favorite games, tlachtli, the famous Mesoamerican ball game, and patolli, a board game. Both games had religious meanings. Visit the Biology Field Tent and learn about various insects, mammals, and reptiles as “Tommye T” sculptures “Creatures of the Jungle”. Finish your day with fun outdoor games provided by the Hot Springs Gymnastics, Inc.


April 24
3:45 p.m.-6 p.m.



University of Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Fayetteville
Good Vibrations Kids' Quest Party - Sight, Sounds and Waves, Oh My!
Spend a fun and fast-paced afternoon as you explore the exhibition, learn about vision/light/electricity, sound, motion, geology, and weather as they all relate to waves! A light snack will be served.


June 14
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.



Museum of Discovery, Little Rock
Mindfest Kids' Quest Party
Kids Quest members will be invited to challenge themselves at various stations throughout the museum. Pizza will be served in the snack area for all Kids' Quest members.


For more info on these parties, and to see pics of past parties, visit our website!


Celebrate NanoDays With Fun Activities Online!

NanoDaysNanoDays is being celebrated across the nation, and you can be a part of it! If you can't make it to one of our Network NanoDays events, you can still learn all about it online. We've found a website with information, activities, and videos perfect for kids! For a preview of what this website has to offer, watch this video on YouTube.

For more Nano fun, here are some activities to do with Spot, the Nanodog including a crossword puzzle, a comic book and a maze.


Find out more about the museum network across the state of Arkansas, funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, and our club exclusively for children, Kids' Quest.


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