Native American Heritage Month: Southern Paiute

• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Avi Kwa Ame, Spirit Mountain, is considered to be among the most sacred places on Earth by the Mojave, Chemehuevi, and some Southern Paiute people. The area provides important habitat for species such as the desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, and Gila monster. Paint a watercolor masterpiece featuring these desert animals.

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• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Las Vegas Paiute Tribe member Theo Tso is the creator of Indigenous superhero and comic book series, Captain Paiute. Create artwork that encourages land and water preservation in honor of this character.

• Gallery: Patents Pending Science Bench – Level 3
• Description: In the desert, water is precious. The spring mound at today’s Springs Preserve is a natural hill once built up by groundwater, minerals, and plants. Explore how a hidden spring can shape the land, and why it was a vital water place for the Southern Paiute people in this valley.

DAILY DISCOVERIES

Let’s Go Code!

Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger

• Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
• Location: The PNC Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Explore the basics of coding through this interactive program featuring Carl the Coding Caterpillar!

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One Point Perspective

• Time: 11:00 am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Learn how to create the illusion of depth in your art through perspective drawing techniques.

DISCOVER Bones – At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30 am
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Running, playing, and dancing – these fun and complex movements would not be possible without bones. Join us for an exploration of the human skeleton and learn how bones help us to keep moving while protecting our most important organs.

Helpful Hydroelectricity

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3
• Description: Water is a force of nature that carves mountains, erodes canyons, and provides plentiful potential for power. Discover how hydroelectric energy can help power our cities.

Sounds, Lights, Action!

• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Learn how to use sound and lighting e_ects to enhance theatrical productions in the Riseman Family Theatre!

Circuits in a Snap

• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Open Making
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors and then try your hand at electrical engineering!

Electrifying Encounters – At the Science Bench

• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Sparks will fly as you learn about electricity in this hair-raising experience!

The Pirate, The Princess, & Playing Nice Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Can a playful pirate and a powerful princess compromise to save their kingdom? Join us as we learn the value of sharing at the Riseman Family Theatre.