By Daily Press staff
Studies have shown that girls lose interest in science and technology at age 12. That’s why the Girl Scouts hope to pique their interest this weekend with a “planet finding day.”
Scouts will observe sun spots with a solar telescope, play interactive games, watch movies about the discovery of new planets, meet amateur astronomers and engage in hands-on science demos.
The workshops will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Monica Place. Scouts are to meet inside the mall in front of Macy’s on the first floor. Citizenship program gets grant
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 3, 2004. Read the original PDF.