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• Summer Science Series, starts 3rd & 4th Wednesday and runs through Saturday of June, July and Aug.
Click here to view some of the wonderful events we've held at the Paper Discover Center, including photos. Feel free to email us with your questions and please join our email list so you can stay informed. Discovery Center News Check out Paper Discovery Center's newsletter All Things Paper Click on issue listed below to open: If you have any questions about what is happening at the PDC, please contact: Articles: (click to view)
Sponsored by SCA, hands-on science activities and demonstrations are included in regular admission price. A flyer listing all topics and dates . The following links show photos of previous science days on these topics and lists the dates for this year:
Water : June 16 - 19, 2010
Forces : June 23 - 26, 2010
Thermal Energy : July 21 - 24, 2010
Paper Testing : July 28 - 31, 2010
Flying Objects : August 18 - 21, 2010
Color : August 25 - 28, 2010
• Science Workshops for Home Educators, selected Fridays in Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, and Mar, 2010-2011. 9-11am or 1-3 pm.
Register for any of the sessions which include hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive discussion. To see a flyer listing topics and dates click here . Registration is first come, first serve. Attendance limited to 24. Overflow sessions may be scheduled. Call 920-380-7491, or e-mail barb@paperdiscoverycenter.org. .
• Boy Scout Pulp & Paper Merit Badge Workshop.
Boy Scouts can earn their Pulp & Paper Merit Badge in this one day workshop. The next session will be Fall 2010. Openings are limited to 35 boy scouts. To register contact Dave Lee of the Paper Discovery Center at 920-380-7491,
or e-mail him, dave@paperdiscoverycenter.org. Participants must pick up and read the Pulp &
Paper merit badge book before the workshop. Cost is $10 payable at the door.
• Webelo Scout Science Badge Workshop. Next sessions will be: Nov 10, 2010 (11/17 = overflow), Feb 23, 2011 (2/24 = overflow).
A great hands-on experience, accompanied by interactive discussion about the science concepts. The 2 hour workshop is available in the evening, 6-8 pm. Boy Scouts complete the requirements for the scientist activity badge, as well as cover content needed for the science belt loop. To see a photo album of the last session click here To find out the dates for the next sessions contact Barb Sauer of the Paper Discovery Center at 920-380-7491,
or e-mail her, barb@paperdiscoverycenter.org. Cost is $5 and should be pre-paid upon registration.
To access a booklet of all area cub scout programs go to Fox Valley Scout Collaboration website.
• Teacher Crime Investigation workshop.
Teachers who missed our crime investigator workshop in April 2008, can make an appointment for an overview of the workshop while supplies last. A chemist with the PDC in Appleton has created 100 CI case studies that involve paper. As well as the story behind the crime, each packet contains a list of analytical tests,
a chronology of paper additives (for verifying authenticity), and copies of IR spectra. You'll solve a case hands-on & receive materials for your classroom. To set up an appointment, call 380-7491, or e-mail, Barb Sauer barb@paperdiscoverycenter.org.
Past Events
July/August 2010
May / June 2010
March / April 2010
January / February 2010
Nov / Dec 2009
Sept / Oct 2009
July / August 2009
May / June 2009
March / April 2009
January 2009
For newsletters from 2005-2008, please see our Paper Discovery Newsletter Archive.
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ASTC Travel Passport Program
Paper Discovery Center and Associatiation of Science-Technology Centers have teamed up to offer a wonderful benefits package. PDC Family and Friends Members at the $100+ levels will receive the ASTC Travel Passport Program benefits, which entitles them to free or discounted admission to more than 275 museums and science centers worldwide. Click here for a listing of participating sites. Please download the Sign-Up Form that is part of our Family and Friends Program Brochure. Please print out, complete and return to:
425 W. Water Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Ph. 920-380-7491
FAX 920-731-2704
Barb Sauer, Director of Education and Visitor Services
Linda Werner, Educator
Dave Lee, Executive Director
Press Releases/Announcements
New Inductees to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame (see PIIHF press release page.)
Paper Discovery Center in Appleton Announces
New Logo and New Curator / Archivist
Links:
Paper Industry International Hall of Fame website
PIIHF press release page
