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The Franklin Institute Science Series to return to Scranton Cultural Center May 4-9

SCRANTON &#8211; The Franklin Institute Science Series will be presented by the Scranton Cultural Center May 4-9 at the Masonic Temple (SCC). Daytime school shows are scheduled for 10 a.m. May 4-8, featuring a variety of topics such as &#8220;The Scientific Method&#8221; and &#8220;Weather.&#8221; The SCC will present its first-ever public performance as part of the series, with the topic, &#8220;Life in Space,&#8221; at 11 a.m. on May 9.The Franklin Institute travelling scientists will bring their signature brand of science, engaging the audience with performances designed with elementary and middle school students in mind. In addition, these shows provide fun science activities and experiments, complete with interactive learning that resonates with the students and translates into the classroom. Students will walk through the scientific method, uncover the science of weather, learn the exciting history of flight, explore the challenges of living and working in space, investigate the basic physics of motion and more.Discounted ticket prices for daytime school performances are made possible by donations made to the SCC through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.Tickets for the daytime school shows are $3. To make reservations, contact Sheri Melcher, Education Coordinator at 570-346-7369, ext. 104 or smelcher@sccmt.org. Tickets for the public show on May 9 are $8 and can be purchased at the Fidelity Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling 570-344-111 or via all applicable Ticketmaster outlets.