Annual Open House | Exhibit Descriptions
The Florida Integrated Science Center's 10th Annual Open House and Earth Science Day for Fourth Graders
"No Child Left Inside" is the theme for the 2008 Open House. Learn how scientists monitor earth processes in many different natural systems. By measuring, monitoring, and observing, scientists keep track of many fascinating secrets of our natural world. Come visit with scientists and see how you can explore our changing planet.You can learn how scientists monitor the daily life of turtles and sturgeons, measure how hurricanes rearrange our coastlines, keep track of where water goes and why flooding occurs, monitor manatee movements, predict volcanic eruptions, and how we use that information to help us predict future changes.
The USGS will host more than 40 interactive booths that highlight USGS science activities and also those of many of our community partners.
The event will take place on two days at the Florida Integrated Science Center St. Petersburg Office.
The first day is "Open House for the General Public and Educators," Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A special exhibit will feature free educational resources.
The "Annual Earth Science Day for Fourth Graders" will take place Thursday, November 6, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Download and print the Open House Flyer (292 KB PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat® Reader)
For descriptions of example Open House exhibits from past years, please visit Exhibit Descriptions.
For more information, or to plan a VIP tour, please contact:
Ann Tihansky (727) 803-8747 ext. 3075
For directions, see Driving Directions to the St. Petersburg Office.
Parking for the USGS Public Open House is provided in University of South Florida Parking Lot 17, located on the north side of 6th Avenue South, directly across the street from the USGS building. NOTE: all other University of South Florida parking lots will require a hang tag or permit. Parking may also be available along the street.
Past Open House Events:
2007 - The Pulse of Earth Science
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "The Pulse of Earth Science Is Strong at the USGS in St. Petersburg, Florida"
2006 - Be a Citizen Scientist!
2005 - Geoscientists Explore our Earth!
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "Fourth-Graders Explore the USGS Center in St. Petersburg, Florida"
2004 - Living on a Restless Earth: Natural Hazards and Mitigation
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "Florida Center Celebrates Earth Science Week and 125 Years of USGS Science"
2003 - Eyes on Planet Earth: Monitoring Our Changing World
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "USGS Celebrates Earth Science Week with an Open House in St. Petersburg, FL"
2002 - Water is All Around You
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "Fourth Annual Open House in St. Petersburg, FL, Sets New Records"
2001 - A Science Odyssey
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "Open Houses Held in St. Petersburg Celebrate Earth Science Week"
2000 - Science for a New Millennium
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, St. Petersburg Hosts Second Annual Earth Science Week Open House"
1999 - Advances in Earth Science
read about this event in the Sound Waves article, "St. Pete Center for Coastal Geology Holds Two Events to Celebrate Earth Science Week"
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