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Science Bears for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Lily Donaldson, Workshop Leader
01 October 2021
“Science Bears” is a special Art Technically project that creates scientist-themed teddy bears for children in need such as children at Child Advocacy Centers and family shelters.
These Science Bears made their way to the Memphis Child Advocacy Center today! They’re excited to go to their new homes! View more Science Bear photos on BoredPanda.
Paleontologist Bear makes friends with a T-Rex.
Bear sponsored by donor Cooper Smith. Photo at VIA Dino Discovery.
Botanist Bear observes some plant experiments in a growth chamber.
Bear sponsored by donor Caroline Powell. Photo at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chemist Bear works on experiments with proper safety equipment including a lab coat and safety goggles.
Bear sponsored by donor Chris Do. Photo at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Marine Biologist Bear sits with some fish friends.
Bear sponsored by donor Lily K. Donaldson. Photo at VIA Aquarium.
Astronomer Bears catch a planetarium show before going to their new homes.
Bears sponsored by the Memphis Astronomical Society. Photo at the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci).
Biologist Bear observing some samples under a microscope.
Bear sponsored by donor Kate Louderback. Photo at VIA Aquarium.
All 26 Science Bears created for the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. When children visit the CAC for the first time, they get to choose a plushie from a wall of teddy bears. This choice is meant to reaffirm their goodness and give them a sense of agency.
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