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Discovery On Demand
Discovery Place's Digital Learning Center
Discovery On Demand
Weather Wonders: What is Hail?
Ever wonder how large chunks of ice fall out of spring and summertime thunderstorms?
Spring Sky Stargazing
As the Earth revolves, we get different views of constellations. What constellations should you keep an eye out for during the springtime in the Northern Hemisphere?
First Day of Spring: Time to Get Outside and Explore!
The first day of spring marks a season of new beginnings. Want to take an active role in exploring or preserving nature? Find out more in this Stay-at-Home Science blog.
Don’t Call Us Weather Girls: Celebrating Women in Broadcast Meteorology
Women in STEM and broadcast meteorology careers are forging the future for women in Charlotte and across the country
Exploring Energy: What Keeps Us Moving
In the Lab with Discovery Place Science: Exploring Energy
Can Video Games Help with Mental Health?
Get in the mindfulness zone with video games!
Explore the Ecosystem of Your Home
You may be surprised by (and probably recognize) some of the living components of your home ecosystem
Sharing Our City with Wildlife
As part of a collaborative research project Queens University, motion sensitive cameras captured images of various animals in the woods around Discovery Place Nature
Deciduous vs Evergreen Trees
How do trees prepare for winter? Find out here!
Being Present: Mindfulness and Technology
Being present in the moment - practice mindfulness with technology
Getting Nutty: How Squirrels Prepare for Winter
Curious about what squirrels do to prepare themselves for the colder weather?
Where Have All the Reptiles Gone?
Ever wondered what happens to all the reptiles during winter? Learn about their strategies to make it through the colder months.
Aliens and the Webb Telescope
If we’ve spent so much time exploring the cosmos, where is all the intelligent life out there?
First in Flight
Celebrate the 118th anniversary of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first flight and their contributions to aerospace technology.
World Kindness Day
Celebrate World Kindness Day! Be kind to each other, yourself and the world.
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Riveting Reptiles: Groups
Learn more about four main groups of reptiles
Riveting Reptiles: Characteristics
Explore similarities in reptiles species
Curious Creatures
Take a closer look at the living residents at Discovery Place Nature.
In The Wind
Across the world, wind turbines are used to harness energy to be turned in to electricity.
Wetlands and Flooding
Find out what makes wetlands in North Carolina so special, how to protect them, and the closest wetland near you.
Stay-at-Home Science: Build your own AI
We can use Google’s Teachable Machine to create our own Machine Learning model!
Was early man right-handed? Archeologists think so.
About 90 percent of the world’s population is right-handed. Why might that be?
The ecosystem of your home
If you live in the heart of Charlotte, or in the vast countryside, the area around your home is called an ecosystem!
What is blood pressure and how can you better control yours?
Blood pressure tells you about the force at which blood pushes against the walls of your arteries or blood vessels.
Adding another sense to the virtual reality experience – touch
What if we could hug our loved ones from a million miles away? What if we could feel someone shaking our hands in virtual meetings?
Why it might be worth keeping those weeds in your yard
Though they may break up your lawn, these plants may be more important than we give them credit for.
Science idioms: Don’t worry, ‘it’s not rocket science’
Looking at a variety of different idioms that have their basis in science
A colorful science lesson courtesy of hydrangeas
Hydrangeas aren’t just beautiful; they also offer some very cool science lessons!
Snakes you can spot in Mecklenburg County, and what you need to know if you do
There are only two species of venomous snake found in Mecklenburg County, the copperhead and timber rattlesnake.
Discovery Place branches out with its solar trees
Have you ever noticed these colorful trees on top of our parking deck?
Research spotlight: Could an experimental toothpaste help eliminate peanut allergies?
Research spotlight: An experimental toothpaste that could help those affected by peanut allergies build a tolerance over time.
Leaves of three, let it be
Here's how you can identify poison ivy (and why you should avoid it)
Brood X coming en masse to 15 states on the east coast, including North Carolina
Brood X is a group of periodical cicadas that only emerge every 17 years
Ever wonder if our eyes and iPhones will become one?
A new vision: a life with smart lenses
Meet the Animals
Meet our Marbled Salamander
BONUS: Make a rain barrel
Celebrate the rainy days by setting up a rain barrel
5 Animals With Sensational Senses
Check out some of our favorite animals with sensational senses
BONUS: Tips to make mask wearing a breeze for kids
Some tips to help you ensure your child is comfortable and protected
BONUS: Help kids learn about various careers with these fun reads
By the books
BONUS: How to stay safe in the sun this summer
Sun Safety
BONUS: The science behind this sweet treat
National Ice Cream Day
BONUS: How to dive into water education with kids
Swim Safety
BONUS: Books to get your future astronaut revved up for reading
Gear up for some out of this world reading
BONUS: Why You Should Answer the Question “Why?” for the 80th Time Today
Four lessons your child is learning when you answer their many - many - questions
BONUS: Ever wonder why bees are so busy?
The buzz about bees
BONUS: Why is Iceland green and Greenland icy?
Have you ever wondered about the names of these countries?
A beginner's guide to amphibians
Bet you didn't know these fun facts about amphibians
BONUS: How to raise a world problem solver
How To Raise A World Problem Solver or a Future Scientist? Celebrate Curiosity
BONUS: Why (and how) to get your kids involved in the kitchen
Family fun in the kitchen
BONUS: Caring for our Non-Living Collections
See how we care for the iconic bears in Explore More Collections lab
BONUS: Blueberry Bear
Join Laszlo as he reads Blueberry Bear
BONUS: Animal dormancy isn’t just for the winter
Compare estivation, hibernation and brumation
BONUS: How do I identify a copperhead?
How to identify a copperhead
BONUS: How to Help the Earth by the Lorax
Join Natalie as she reads this Dr. Seuss classic
BONUS: Homeschooling Tips
5 tips from a homeschool mom to help you stay sane right now
BONUS: Practicing Gratitude
5 Ways to foster an attitude of gratitude
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