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STEM NOVA FIELD TRIP: Elements, Minerals & Rocks at the Children’s Natural History Museum
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Pack 997 invites Scouts and parents to a hands-on STEM NOVA adventure at the Children’s Natural History Museum in Fremont on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Scouts will explore how elements form minerals, and minerals form rocks, through engaging activities such as:
Reading and exploring the periodic table of elements
Observing real elements and matching them to the table
Identifying minerals using key characteristics
Creating a take-home diagram with rock samples
Touring the museum’s Hall of Minerals and Rocks
Each Scout will receive four rock/mineral samples to keep. After the program ends at noon, families are welcome to explore the rest of the museum on their own.
Please note: This field trip counts as attending a STEM-related event for Wolves, Bears,
Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts working toward their STEM Supernova Award.
Who: Scouts + parents
Where: Children’s Natural History Museum, 4074 Eggers Drive, Fremont, CA
Directions: http://msnucleus.org/mapegg.html
When: Saturday, October 11, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
What to Wear: Class B shirt and rank hat
What to Bring: A water bottle, a small backpack with snacks, and a healthy dose of curiosity! If you’d like to enjoy a packed lunch after the field trip, the museum offers a covered patio where families can relax and eat together after the program concludes.
Cost: $5 per person (Scout or parent)
PayPal to pack997.treasurer@gmail.com using "Send $ to Friends" please include your Scout’s name and the event in the payment notes.
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