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DECEMBER 2015

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Exclusive Private Screening

Imaginate-themed camps

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Computer programming:Magical Minecraft Mods

2 weeks of full-day science fun!Dec. 21–31

Thru Jan. 3, 2016

GALLERY MAP& HOURS

Financial support for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

30% TOTAL FROM RECOVERED FIBER

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MON–THU 10 AM–5 PM FRI–SUN 10 AM–6 PM

Hours subject to change.Please check our website when planning your visit.

DECEMBER HOURS

Dec. 25 11:30 AM–5 PM Dec. 26 & 27 10 AM–7 PM Dec. 28 & 31 10 AM–6 PM

December 25–31

HeikoffGiant Dome

Theater

CELLULARJOURNEY

Dome Theater Queuing Lobby

TINKERINGSTUDIO

North

FirstFloor

IMAGINATEAGING FORALL AGES

DON’T TRYTHIS ATHOME

Thru Jan. 3

SOWATT!

POWER PLAY

SAN DIEGO

NANOVIEWSPACE

SecondFloor

ORIGINS IN SPACE

BLOCKBUSTERS!FLEET

EXHIBITS

DiscoveryGallery

Films & PlanetariumShow Schedule Inside

IMAGINATE Ends January 3Imaginate aims to inspire the spirit and practice of innovation in you. Use collaboration to create a musical masterpiece, and employ perseverance to make a stop-motion animated video. Observe the way your heartbeat a�ects the behavior of a sculpture, and bring your own invention to life in a space that is part tinkerer’s workshop and part artist’s studio. Immerse yourself in the methods of innovative thinking through hands-on, interactive exhibits that use unique materials, sounds and light. Imaginate will captivate both kids and adults and inspire creative thinking and actions.Imaginate was funded in part by the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation.

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME Ends January 3Stand back: We’re doing science! Don’t Try �is at Home is the Fleet’s series of live shows that explore science that’s too messy, too noisy and too hair-raising to do at home! Ever wonder what would happen if you combined a leaf blower and a roll of toilet paper? See how shocking science can be when you volunteer for the Chain of Pain! All shows last approximately 20 thrilling minutes and can accommodate just over 100 brave visitors for four di�erent shows throughout the day. Whatever you do ... Don’t Try �is at Home! See the show in the Lecture Hall, next to the Heiko� Giant Dome �eater.

POWER PLAY SAN DIEGOBuilt exclusively for the Fleet, Power Play San Diego challenges visitors try to keep the power grid in balance while maximizing the use of renewable energy sources. You’re in charge of the grid, with the responsibility of delivering power from the production sources to homes, offices, schools and other businesses in San Diego. Try to keep the power grid in balance—and avoid a blackout!

TINKERING STUDIO Follow in the inventive footsteps of �omas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell and Leonardo da Vinci in the Tinkering Studio! Work together to experiment and collaborate on creative activities designed to spark curiosity and foster exploration. Make origami and Spirograph artwork, design and construct simple mechanical toys from recycled materials, build marble “roller coasters” using tubes and ramps or create “digital bling” using colorful LED lights, ba�eries and accessories. Join us to dream, design, create, experiment and enjoy!

KID CITYKids age five and under get to explore our working world in a safe learning environment. �e colorful, hands-on cityscape includes a Grocery Store, Fire Station, Factory, Power Plant and Li�le Learners Lab, plus an Infants Only Area. Bilingual.The Kid City exhibition is made possible through generous funding from the Target Corporation.

NANONANO—Imagine and Discover a World You Can’t See! is an engaging exhibition about nanoscale science, technology and engineering. Join us to explore a small world where big science happens. �is 400-square-foot exhibition includes hands-on interactives that invite you to dive into the nano world and discover its real-world applications and implications. Bilingual.

AGING FOR ALL AGES �is exhibition teaches about wellness and healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging interactive exhibits.

BLOCK BUSTERS! Build free-form structures—from skyscrapers to bridges—with 1000’s of wooden KEVA (Knowledge-Exploration-Visual Arts) planks.

CELLULAR JOURNEYCheck out the exhibition that introduces you to human cell biology, the importance of stem cells and the potential impact of stem cells on medical research in the fields of regenerative and personalized medicine.The Cellular Journey exhibition is made possible through generous funding from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

AGING FOR ALL AGES�is exhibition teaches about wellness and healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging interactive exhibits.

DID YOU KNOW? �e Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a nonprofit

EXHIBIT GALLERIES

DEC.12—Exploring Ethics: Neglected Diseases: Can Social Good Trump Pro�t? Join us as Dr. James McKerrow discusses the challenges and ethical considerations of developing drugs for diseases without pro�table �nancial markets for their treatment. In conjunction with the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, the Fleet welcomes guests to encounter science from an ethical viewpoint and explore how science can best serve society. Registration required email: ethicscenter@ucsd.edu. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER—52 Weeks of Science. 52 Weeks of Science is created by San Diego’s science, cultural and educational institutions and individuals and organized by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. For more information and complete schedule visit 52weeksofscience.org. Dates are December 3, 9 & 14.

Dec. 3: San Diego Coastkeeper. Help ensure a plentiful water supply by learning how to keep the watersheds clean! 4 p.m. Location: Boys & Girls Club-William Oaks Branch, 2930 Marcy Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.Dec. 9: Mad Science: SPIN, POP, BOOM. Discover the forces of gravity that keep roller coaster passengers in their seats and watch a chemical reaction create a rainbow. 6 p.m. Location: Perkins Elementary, 177 Main Street, San Diego, CA 92113.Dec. 14: Rokenbok. Design and build your own toys using easy-to-learn engineering principles. 3 p.m. Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 S 28th St., San Diego, CA 92113.

DEC. 7—Senior Monday Lecture. Finding Balance: Research and Outreach on a Foundational Motor Skill. Balancing skills lie at the foundation of all movement. Since balance is a motor skill, it is trainable. Dr. Chukoskie will describe studies that train balance and detail how improvements may sca�old other skills across the lifespan. �e �rst Monday of the month, seniors 65+ enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a lecture and a Giant Dome �eater show at a discount! 10:30 a.m. lecture; noon theater show; seniors $8, adults $19.95.

DEC. 8—Teacher Workshop: Spotlight on San Diego Science. A local scientist, engineer or researcher will provide information that will be useful for teachers in the classroom. 5–7 p.m.

DECEMBER—Tinkerers’ Club. Join us Saturday mornings to learn new skills and work on fun projects that you get to take home with you. $12 members; $15 nonmembers

FLEET EVENTS(per project). 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 12: Snow Globes—Explore the design and creation of your very own snow globes.Dec. 19: Paper Circuits—Utilize LED technology, soldering irons and more to make a decorative paper circuit.

DEC. 12—Saturday Science Club for Girls: Rube Goldberg Machines. Here's your chance to be creative, collaborative and have fun too! We’ll work together to make sections of a Rube Goldberg machine and connect the entire contraption together by the end of class! Noon–3 p.m.; members $12, nonmembers $14. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 x806.

DEC. 17—Fleet Night of Science Special Edition: Star Wars: �e Force Awakens screening. Be among the �rst to see Star Wars: �e Force Awakens at an exclusive private screening with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Meet R2D2, hang with Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion and enjoy drinks and food from local restaurants and breweries. Tickets include the pre-party with themed science activities, bus transportation and a seat in the theater for the private screening. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are available at www.rh�eet.org/star-wars-force-awakens. 21+ event. $95 General Admission. $75 Fleet Members & Students.

DEC. 19—Derby Track Debut. Join the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center for a day at the racetrack inside our exhibit galleries. Participants will design, decorate, re�ne and race their own derby cars on the Fleet’s brand new racetrack. Noon to 4 p.m. Activities free with paid admission.

DEC. 21–23—�e Fleet Inquiry Institute for Teachers—Winter Inquiry Institute. Using hands-on experiences and re�ection, the Winter Inquiry Institute will give teachers a foundation in science inquiry. $30 per person. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

DEC. 21—Winter Camps. �e Fleet is o�ering two weeks of full-day science fun this winter! Grades 1–3 can enjoy camp themes based on Imaginate—the Fleet’s current exhibition that’s built on creativity and the process of innovation. Grades 4–6 can enjoy the Minecra� Computer Programming Camp provided by �oughtSTEM. Sign up for a single day or enroll for multiple days of fun! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 x806.

DEC. 7—Senior Monday Lecture: Finding Balance: A Blend of Research and Outreach on a Foundational Motor Skill. Join Scripps shark expert, Dr. Daniel Cartamil, as he explores the ecology and behaviors of sharks and discusses the issues relevant to the sustainability of our local shark populations. 10:30 a.m. lecture; seniors $8, adults $19.95.

NOV. 12—Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar. 50 scientists fan out to 25 bars all over San Diego County to enjoy something we all do: a beer and good conversation. Just look for the sign that reads: “We are scientists. Ask us anything!” Various Locations. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.rhfleet.org/two-scientists for the list of locations.

NOV. 14—Saturday Science Club for Girls: Imaginate. Explore the Fleet’s newest exhibition, Imaginate, and start to dream big. Create something truly unique in this innovative class for girls in grades 5–8. Noon–2 p.m.; members $12, nonmembers $14. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 x806.

NOV. 19—Fleet Inquiry Institute for Teachers— NGSS Life Science: Grades 3–5. �is month we focus on activities for grades 3-5 aligned with LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. A�endees will leave the workshop with ready-to-use lessons plans and ideas. $15 per person. 5–7 p.m. in the Community Forum.

DID YOU KNOW? �e Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a nonprofit organization. Your support, through admission, membership and donations, allows us to achieve our mission to inspire lifelong learning by furthering the public understanding and enjoyment of science and technology. �ank you for supporting science learning in San Diego!

Show schedule is subject to change. Always check rhfleet.org or call (619) 238-1233 when planning your visit for the most up-to-date information. Listen in Spanish while the show plays in English. Ask for a complimentary headset at the Ticket Counter.

New Horizons Mission Update. �e New Horizons mission was the �rst spacecra� to reach Pluto, making its closest approach to the dwarf planet in July 2015. Incredible new data has been beaming back to Earth ever since. Join us to learn the latest about Pluto and its moons!A professional astronomer leads backyard stargazers through the universe. �e San Diego County Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park, weather and operational requirements permi�ing.

THE SKY TONIGHT

Wednesday, Dec. 2: 7 & 8:15

Planetarium Show

December IMAX Films & Planetarium Shows in theEugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater

Dive in and discover the beauty and diversity of the oceans—the source of all life on our planet. Filmed in the Bahamas, Fiji and Bimini, Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Secret Ocean will introduce you to more than 30 sea species, illuminating behaviors captured for the �rst time thanks to new underwater �lming tools. Narrated by renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle. (40 min.)

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU’S SECRET OCEAN

Daily: 1 & 5

Please note: Dec. 4 & 5: 1, 5 & 7. Dec. 17: 1 only.

Jerusalem immerses audiences in one of the world’s oldest, most enigmatic and beloved cities. Discover why it is sacred through the stories of three families who call Jerusalem home. Join renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she travels underground to solve some of this city’s greatest mysteries. Find out why, a�er thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the world’s imagination. Unprecedented access to the city’s holiest sites, as well as breathtaking aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy Land, combine to make Jerusalem a unique and stunning cinematic experience. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. (45 min.)

JERUSALEM

December 1–25:

MON–THU: 12, 2 & 4 FRI–SUN: 12, 2, 4 & 6

Please note: Dec. 4 & 5: 12, 2, 4, 6 & 8. Dec. 7: 2 & 4 only.

December 26–31:

MON–THU: 12, 2, 4 & 6 SAT–SUN: 12, 2, 4 & 7

�rough visually stunning imagery, the film showcases the exciting plans NASA and the space community are working on to take humans further into space than ever before. �e film calls a�ention to the reality that the space program did not die with the end of the Shu�le Program in 2011. It is vibrantly alive. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. (42 min.) Locally sponsored by Cox.

JOURNEY TO SPACE

December 1–18:

MON–FRI: 3 SAT–SUN: 11 & 3

Please note: Dec. 1: 11 & 3.

December 19–31:

Daily: 11 & 3

Please note: Dec. 25: 3 only. Dec. 26 & 27: 11, 3 & 6.

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$17.95$14.95$15.95

*Kids under 3 are free, but must sit in the lower left section of the theater.

Includes: Don’t Try This at Home, Cellular Journey, 1-IMAX Film, Blockbusters, Nano, Aging, Kid City and many more Exhibits.

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Adult (13+)Junior (3-12)*Senior (65+)

$16.95$14.95$15.95

*Kids under 3 are free, but must sit in the lower left section of the theater.

Galleries & Sky TonightWednesday, Dec. 2. Includes: Imaginate, Don’t Try This

at Home, Sky Tonight, Power Play San Diego, Block Busters!, Nano, Kid City and many more Exhibits.

Adult (13+)Junior (3-12)*Senior (65+)

$19.95$16.95$17.95

Daily AdmissionIncludes: Imaginate, Don’t Try This at Home, Power

Play San Diego, 1-IMAX Film, Blockbusters!, Nano, Kid City and many more Exhibits.