Children are natural scientists. Questions such as "Where does the wind come from?" and "Why don't pennies float?" are the beginnings of scientific investigation. Satisfy that curiosity with a Science to Go backpack from Pierce County Library.
Science to Go is a free new learning program at all 18 branches of Pierce County Library System. Each backpack contains five themed books, a notebook for recording and sharing insights, and a hands-on activity. Backpacks are available for ages 5 to 7 and 7 to 9. There are 24 themes, everything from animal homes and insects to volcanoes and weather. Families return the backpack after the checkout period, but can keep the activity sheet.
Activities and books support STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering and math), Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The backpacks are great for weekend fun or can easily be incorporated into a school or homeschool curriculum.
Look for the colorful Science to Go kiosk or shelving area at a Pierce County Library or place a hold on a backpack through the library catalog.
Pierce County Library created Science to Go with funding from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Pierce County Library Foundation.
