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Hiking Los Alamos 101: Cultural History Hike

Mon, June 17, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This class is now full. Join PEEC, County Recreation Staff, and Dorothy Hoard for an e…

Nature Playtimes for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Mon, June 17, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers come to PEEC to explore the natu…

Living Earth Adventure Program: From the Rio Grande to the Valles Caldera

Mon, June 17, 2013
8:30 AM - 6/21/2013 4:30 PM

Have you ever wondered: Who lived in northern New Mexico hundreds of years ago? What cause…

Summer Family Evenings--Birding

Tue, June 18, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to look for and identify birds you see on the trail or in your yard every day, a…

Quiet, Gentle Walk

Wed, June 19, 2013
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

A gentle walk for those who want a quiet walk along a relatively flat trail. The walks ran…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 20, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

Wildflower Walk

Thu, June 20, 2013
5:30 PM

Meet at PEEC at 5:30 to carpool to the trailhead.  The exact hike location will be de…

Great American Backyard Campout

Sat, June 22, 2013
6:00 PM - 6/23/2013 9:00 AM

In conjunction with the NWF Great American Backyard Campout, the Los Alamos County Recreat…

Nature Odyssey: Super Sleuths in the Valles Caldera

Mon, June 24, 2013
8:30 AM - 6/28/2013 4:30 PM

This class is now full.  Please register to be put on the waiting list. How do bi…

Nature Playtimes for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Mon, June 24, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Monday, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers come to PEEC to explore the natu…

Hiking Los Alamos 101: Plants Hike

Mon, June 24, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  This class is now full. Join PEEC, Country Recreation Staff, and…

Summer Family Evenings--Treasure Hunt

Tue, June 25, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Y Earth Service Corps will create a variety of treasure hunts for all abilities—…

Elements--Air

Wed, June 26, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join Melissa Mackey for a class that combines science, nature, books and crafts.  Do…

Green Hour Hikes

Thu, June 27, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Petra McDowell, Carrie Talus and Laural Hardin for Green Hour hikes each Thursday thi…

Beneficial Insects for your Greenhouse and Garden

Thu, June 27, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Predacious beneficial insects are becoming the preferred method for treating pr…

Botanical Illustration

Fri, June 28, 2013
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

If you have been wanting to start painting, or you are interested in reviewing technique,…

PBS Science Cafe - Ravens

Sat, June 29, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less…

Summer Family Evenings--Goats

Tue, July 2, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Local goat breeders (Second Bloom Farm and Gypsy Mountain Ranch) bring mama and baby goats…

Quiet, Gentle Walk

Wed, July 3, 2013
9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

A gentle walk for those who want a quiet walk along a relatively flat trail. The walks ran…

First Friday Forts

Fri, July 5, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Come to PEEC and get building!  On the first Friday of every month, join other kids w…

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Science Fair

PEEC, as an organization, is dedicated to nature education through hands-on learning. Consequently, we enjoy supporting our young scientists who venture forth to design and perform their own experiments, particularly in the areas of environmental, life, and earth sciences. We have been a proud sponsor of the Los Alamos Public Schools Science Fair since 2003.


PEEC Award Winners

Each year, PEEC awards small cash prizes to science fair projects that we feel are good examples of research related to the natural world around us.

January 2013

  • Rebecca Brug, Leaf Decay
  • Nathan McCabe, Bee Sense
  • Nathan Taylor, Los Conchas Fire Soil Sampling
  • Mrs. White's 2nd Grade Class, Dirt and Cover
  • Ben Houghteling, Los Alamos Radioactive!?
  • Xavier McTeigue, Finch Fledging, The Next Generation
  • Josh Strevell, Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Population and Agriculture

Click here to view PEEC award winners from previous years.


scene from science fair

Senior division student answering questions posed by the judges.


Students:
Project-finding Resources

Science Buddies has a topic-selection wizard that surveys the student's interests and matches experiments to them.

Science Fair Project Resource Guide on Kidspace@ The Internet Public Library.

Dr. Shawn & Dr. Michelle's Super Science Fair Support Center.

Mad Sci Network, and excellent Question-Answer site for all things scientific!

Fat Lion Cool Science Links

Discovery Education Science Fair Central


Teachers:
Science Fair Resources

Science Fair Logbook (PDF), a handy logbook for elementary students to use in developing and carrying out their experiments.

Science Fair Rubric, a handy rubric for teachers to use in evaluating science fair projects.



 

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