STEM Field Trip

Girls Inc. inspires girls to pursue careers in the fields of science, math, and technology.  On Saturday September 15 the girls from the East Arlington program went to the Museum of Nature and Science (in Dallas) to walk through the exhibits and participate in interactive activities.  Some of the exhibits included “Your incredible Body” and “The Electric Theater”.

At the Electric Theater, the girls got to see how electricity is made and learn about the different types of electricity.  Three of our Girls Inc. participants were chosen as volunteers in a live demonstration.  The girls held florescent light bulbs while the demonstrator turned on a large tesla.  When the tesla started to produce electricity (which looked like lightning bolts) the light bulbs turned on. Awesome!

Girls Inc. participants also had access to the Museum of History where they saw the mammal exhibit, the wetland exhibit, the bird exhibit, dinosaurs and fossils, and the gems and minerals exhibit.

When we asked the Girls about their experience on this field trip, this is how they responded:

What was your favorite part of the field trip?

 

"Learning about the extinct animals and the albino grizzly bear!" -Skylar age 11

"Seeing the electricity show and learning about the cheetah." -Amy age 11

"ALL OF IT!"-  Juliet    age 8

Our sincerest thanks to Time Warner Cable for making this field trip possible for our girls.  We appreciate you, Time Warner Cable!