PITTSBURGH – The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host an educational hands-on program about sea life diversity, adaptation, and the ocean food web at the Hill District branch Friday, Sept. 19, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Children from pre-k to second-grade will learn to identify marine life from turtles to sea sponges, compare shark teeth to whale teeth, and measure the size of predators. Students will discover ocean life with 3D anaglyph sea puzzles they get to take home with them.
Life in the Sea contains group activities where students learn about marine food webs, sustainable fishing practices, and how humans impact the ecosystem. Students will have the chance to learn what adaptations are needed to survive in marine habitats.
Young children engage with science in meaningful interactive ways and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them with Mad Science lessons, exhibits, and activities.
“Mad Science, the presenters of the program, have always believed that hands-on, fun STEM experiences form the foundation of a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, and math.” The CLP also believes that literacy, knowledge, and curiosity are key in connecting communities.
Pittsburgh’s Hill District is a historical wonder as described by the likes of playwright August Wilson and poet Claude McKay. The Hill District library features 26 public computers and two on-site meeting rooms for larger groups.
Staff members are also available to assist patrons interested in the Hill District’s small archive of neighborhood-focused newspaper articles, photographs and other historical items.
