STEM Saturday

Renewable Energy Recap Header — We had so much fun learning about electricity last Saturday (April 8th) at the Tumbleweed Ranch! It was ironic that we made electrical circuits on the porch of the century-old McCroskey House because the Edwards family never had electricity when they were living in it. But we’re really glad that […]

An Electric Recap

13 May, 2017 in STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Renewable Energy

31 Mar, 2017 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Science of Birds The Big MoSS — When we think of birds we often think of them soaring through the sky looking for prey, nesting, or just hanging out feeding at the backyard bird feeder. But, there are many birds that rarely if ever leave the ground. These flightless birds come in all sizes from Ostriches down […]

The Science of Birds

11 Mar, 2017 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Waves

19 Dec, 2016 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

By JuWayne Tanner Material Science is a blend between the worlds of chemistry and engineering. In our modern world, technology advances so fast that some things seem to operate on pure magic. Understanding the nature of different materials gives us insight into the science of how things really work. Tensile […]

Making a Museum: Science of Materials

8 Dec, 2016 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Olde Time Communication BigMoss — By: Disa McAlister, Executive Director This past weekend we debuted a new exhibit down in Chandler to a chill scene of 1880 style chuck wagons. It was a great place for foodies and history buffs alike. We witnessed 11 different chuck wagons competing over hot fires and blue grass music. […]

Old Time Communication Event Recap

18 Nov, 2016 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Events Wrap Up MoSS — By: Disa McAlister, Executive Director The first event exhibit of the season, Urban Gardening for Every Home, exploded onto the scene this year. Our new Exhibits Director, Dana Sandoval, created our most engaging, eye-catching and professional exhibit to date. For the first time, we have wooden signage for each activity, […]

Urban Gardening for Every Home: October 8th Tumbleweed Park event ...

19 Oct, 2016 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee

Group_UrbanGarden_STEAMSaturday_Feature — By: Dana Sandoval, MoSS Exhibits Team One my favorite parts of October’s Urban Gardening exhibit is the Three Sisters Garden. It’s a set of interactive models that show the incredible interaction between three Native American crops: corn, beans, and squash. When planted together, each of these three plants contributes to […]

Making a Museum: Creating the Three Sisters Garden Models

5 Oct, 2016 in Event / STEM Saturday by Christina Lee