Weather and Science Day at Coors Field 2009 resulted in a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Physics Lesson. Thanks to support from the Colorado Rockies and 9News, the Steve Spangler Science team is excited to be a part of the 2nd Annual Colorado Rockies Weather and Science Day at Coors Field on May 11, 2011.
To purchase school group tickets, call Cathy Taylor with Group Sales at 303-312-2212.
Registration Information
May 11, 2011 – Coors Field
9:30 AM Gates Open
10:30 – 11:20 AM Weather & Science Wonders
1:10 PM Rockies vs. New York Mets
Admission is $10 for upper level tickets and $16 for lower and mid-level tickets. The stage will be located on the 1st baseline, so everyone will have a great seat. Schools also get to take advantage of free bus parking.
For more details or to request an order form, please contact Cathy Taylor at (303) 312-2212 In the event of bad weather, a make-up date
“The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.”
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is the oldest of global scientific unions. It decided it was time to celebrate the achievements in chemistry and developed the International Year of Chemistry. In 2008, The United Nations proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry. It’s a global effort to highlight achievements in chemistry and encourage participation in on-going activities throughout the year. Students and teachers will also have the opportunity to participate in a worldwide experiment and share their results.
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May 11, 2011 – Coors Field
