Category Archives: science
Yikes! Tarantula Hikes!
Last fall’s hike in search of migrating tarantulas was a big hit, with 35 kids & parents joyfully scaling Mount Diablo is search of these remarkable, gentle creatures. We’re pleased to bring back this delightful flashmob-style free event for fall … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 4, grade 5, grade 7, grade 8
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Research Day for middle-schoolers at Marine Mammal Center
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, today MVGATE took two dozen top middle-school science students to a special Research Discovery Day at the Marine Mammal Center.
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades 5-8 (5/31)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat May 31! The Adventure last November was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new kids to MVGATE. … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades K-4 (5/31)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat May 31, this time for younger kids! The Adventure last November was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade K
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Autodesk Gallery Guided Tour for grades 3-4-5 (3/5)
MVGATE announces our return to the Autodesk Gallery — this time just for younger kids, grades 3-4-5! The tour gives a remarkable glimpse of the world our kids will live and work and compete in, brought to us with the … Continue reading
Posted in arts, math, out-of-school, parent-initiated, science, tech
Tagged grade 3, grade 4, grade 5
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Gary Stager, “The Technology and Creative Learning Revolution” (2/13)
Gary Stager will speak on “The Technology and Creative Learning Revolution” Marin County Office of Education 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael Thu Feb 13, 4:00-5:30pm Register for free here
Autodesk Gallery Guided Tour (and More) 11/13
MVGATE announces our return to the Autodesk Gallery! Tour #1 will be Wed Nov 13 for grades 6-7-8. (Tour #2 will follow soon for grades 3-4-5.) The tour gives a remarkable glimpse of the world our kids will live and … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades 5-8 (11/10)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sun Nov 10 for grades 5-8! The Adventure last June was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and welcome new … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Oceanographer for a Day, grades K-4 (11/9)
The Marine Science Sailing Adventure on SF Bay returns Sat Nov 9, this time for younger kids! The Adventure last June was a terrific time, full of science and ecology and seamanship, and an opportunity to make new friends and … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade K
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Mount Diablo Tarantula Hike
OK, that was pretty cool: Our MV GATE Tarantula Hike was awesome — 35 people, a half dozen wild tarantulas, a memorable time for all (look at those faces!). Big thanks to Naturalist Jim Holmes & all our attendees. More … Continue reading
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