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For 3rd Graders:

Have you ever bitten into a thick, fragrant casserole and tasted the layers of flavor? Or maybe you've licked of a vanilla ice cream cone and thought, "This is so pure, simple, and refreshing!" These observations about the taste of the food are also comments on its texture—the casserole is complex and thick, and the vanilla ice cream cone is simple and thin. You might not realize it, but sound can also have texture. In this music science fair project, you'll learn how to "taste" the texture of music with your ear, and compare the texture differences in classical music from different time periods. Do you hear a rich stew of sound, or a fine, clear broth?

Do you like to look up into the night sky? There are so many stars, it can be mind boggling! Some ancient people marked time by the changes in star patterns. We still use changes in constellation patterns to mark astronomical time. Do constellations change more in one hour, one day, one month, or one year?

Are you a piano player or a video gamer? Then you might have a quick reaction time that can come in handy while playing sports. Find out how to measure your reaction time and compare it to your friends and family with this fun experiment.

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Hours

2025 HOURS:

Sat & Sun 9am-2pm

Mon 9am-1pm

Fri 9am-1pm

559.251.5533

1944 N Winery Ave, Fresno, CA 93703, USA

Hands-On Exploration · Science Museum · Historical Place

Admission

Admission: $6.00
Members: Free

Children 2 and Under: Free
Veterans / Active Military: Free

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