AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Aquatic Microorganisms Wednesday, September 1 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 We collect water and sediment samples as we kayak the shoreline and return to shore to investigate and document the microorganisms collected. Kids learn the proper use of a field microscope […]
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Lake Ecology Wednesday, September 8 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 On shore, we discuss the diversity of vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit lakeshore environments and how they interact with each other and their environment. While kayaking, we collect data on the […]
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Science of Whales Monday, September 13 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 Students explore the biology and behaviors of cetaceans as they use a dichotomous key to identify whales and learn about passive acoustic tags (PATS) that are used to study them. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR […]
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Log Ecology - Tuesday, September 14 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Kids learn the about biotic and abiotic factors in the environment and make scientific observations about what they see, hear and feel while dissecting a log habitat. Kids study the science of […]
ANATOMY OF YOGA: Movement and Muscles – Tuesday, September 14 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students review planes of movement and direction, functions of the muscular system and explore the muscles of the neck through several yoga poses. Students are introduced to […]
EVERYDAY CHEMISTRY-Bath Bomb Lab Tuesday, September 14 11:00am-12:15pm Ages 6-8 Kids study the chemical reaction that makes bath bombs fizz, modify the protocol to determine the effect these changes have on their product and create their own unique bath bombs. Instructor: Christina St Martin, MSc Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
THERMAL SCIENCE: Thermal Energy Wednesday, September 15 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students are introduced to energy and how thermal energy is measured and analyzed as they practice the proper use of scientific tools. Instructor: Candra Umunna, BSc Location: STEM Lab (suite 21) Course fee: $275 OR $25/la
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Dolphins and Porpoises Monday, September 20 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 We focus on smaller cetaceans this week as we investigate similarities and differences between dolphins and porpoises and learn about echolocation and how they use it to find food. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
ANATOMY OF YOGA : Shoulder Anatomy – Tuesday, September 21 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ We study the complex movement of shoulder joints, as well as how muscles contract during poses involving shoulders. Students are introduced to the muscular and skeletal systems […]
EVERYDAY CHEMISTRY- Soap-Making Lab Tuesday, September 21 11:00am-12:15pm Ages 6-8 We investigate the science of saponification (soap making), as we test different soap bases, fragrances, inclusions and colors to make custom bars of soap.
LEGO® ENGINEERING LABS - LEGO® Mazes Tuesday, September 21 12:30pm-1:45pm Ages 6-10 This week, students are challenged to design and build a three-dimensional marble maze with multiple layers and hidden obstacles. Instructor: Coral Vega, MEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Full Series - $220 OR $20/lab
THERMAL SCIENCE: Fire Safety Wednesday, September 22 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Students review how to stay safe in flammable situations as the explore chemical reactions required to extinguish a fire and learn how to use a fire extinguisher. Instructor: Candra Umunna, BSc Location: STEM Lab (suite 21) Course fee: $275 OR $25/lab
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Pollinator Science - Tuesday, September 28 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Today, we study the importance of insects in the pollination of flowers, how insects see flower petals differently than we do, investigate pollen under a microscope, and simulate the pollination process.
ANATOMY OF YOGA - The Skeletal System – Tuesday, September 28 Tuesdays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Oct 12 and Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-11:00am Ages 11+ Today, we use yoga postures to investigate the functions of the skeletal system, types of bones, and muscles of the upper arm. Students are introduced to […]
LEGO® MACHINES: WHEELS AND PULLEYS Tuesday, September 28 12:30pm-1:45pm Ages 6-10 We investigate how two simple machines, wheels and pulleys, reduce the amount of effort needed to move an object as we build a pulley system. Instructor: Coral Vega, MEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Full Series - $220 OR $20/la
