Public invited to free ‘Dream Big’ event in Idaho Falls Saturday
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IDAHO FALLS — The movie, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is coming to Idaho Falls.
This movie will transform students’ understanding of engineering and inspire them to learn more about the “E” in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Families are invited to join us for a free screening of this MacGillivray Freeman Films movie. Three separate screenings will be held at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls to accommodate busy schedules. Presentations and/or demonstrations by local engineers will illustrate how STEM affects our community locally. In conjunction with the movies and demonstrations, the Museum of Idaho will host an Engineering Day.
Dream Big is a huge film – literally. From the Great Wall of China and the world’s tallest buildings, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, and sustainable cities. Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels, big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.
“I was captivated and inspired when I had the opportunity to watch the movie. Since then, I’ve been determined to bring the movie to Idaho Falls with the hope that it will also inspire youth and families in our community,” states Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper.
MATINEE EVENT (Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.)
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Colonial Theater, 450 “A” Street
The movie will start at 10:30 AM with demonstrations by local engineers following the movie until 3:00 PM. Free Eventbrite tickets are not required to attend, but tickets are appreciated for planning purposes. Click HERE.
ENGINEERING DAY (Recommended for families with children ages 6 and up.)
Saturday, February 24, 2018
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Museum of Idaho, 200 N. Eastern Avenue
Enjoy hands-on engineering activities designed for ages 6-12, but appropriate for those younger or older. Students who participate in Engineering Day receive free admission to the museum when accompanied by a paying adult. This event is sponsored by Fluor Idaho.
EVENING EVENT (Recommended for families with children ages 10 and up.)
Saturday, February 24, 2018
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Colonial Theater, 450 “A” Street
The movie will begin at 5:00 p.m. with demonstrations by local engineers following the movie until 9:30 p.m. Free Eventbrite tickets are not required to attend, but tickets are appreciated for planning purposes. Click HERE.
All activities are free, made possible by generous sponsors, including the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho Falls School District 91, The American Society of Civil Engineers (Snake River Branch), Idaho National Laboratory, Fluor Idaho, Battelle Energy Alliance, CAES (Center for Advanced Energy Studies), Idaho Falls Power, Museum of Idaho and Connect Engineering of Idaho Falls.