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
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Big Bony Fish Monday, October 4 9:30am-10:45am Ages 8-10 This week, we look at the adaptations and noteworthy behaviors of large telosts (bony fish) including grouper, tarpon and billfish, and map the distribution of fish tagged for scientific research. Instructor: Diana Rodriguez, BEd Location: Science Center (suite 5) Course fee: $220 OR […]
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Plant Adaptations - Tuesday, October 5 Tuesdays, September 14-December 14 (no class Oct 12, Nov 23; 12 weeks) 9:30am-10:45am Ages 6-8 Students explore plant diversity and adaptations plants have to survive in their environment as they conduct pinecone experiments and investigate moss.
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of programming in Javascript. The goal of this workshop is to teach foundational programming concepts along with Javascript syntax through discussion and hands-on programming experience.
BACKYARD SCIENCE: Fungi and Composting - Tuesday, October 19 Kids study the biology and diversity of fungi as they dissect a mushroom, investigate how they grow as decomposers and learn the basics of composting with old pumpkins.
One Session Class for Ages 9-14 Love haunted houses? In this class, you’ll learn to create one using virtual reality tools (VR), so that ghosts can roam the halls, monsters can mash, and floorboards can creak! Participants will learn about VR and then work together in small groups to create spooky immersive experiences. By the […]
MARINE MEGAFAUNA BIOLOGY: Pelagic Shark Research Students explore adaptations and behaviors of pelagic sharks and learn how scientists study them as they map their movements recorded from satellite tracking data.
Interested in the software quality assurance field? Don’t know where to start? Want to learn what a quality assurance analyst (QAA) does and how they do it? Join us for a 4 hour-long session where we will talk about Waterfall and Agile, Agile ceremonies and QAA’s role in them, artifacts QAA’s create, different types of […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
Halloween Potions (Daisies, Brownies and Juniors) There are sessions available on Saturday, October 30 and Sunday October 31. Follow the link below to view all session options. Girl Scouts make color changing concoctions, create spooky potions, learn about chemical reactions, and go home with slime. Brownies earn their Home Scientist Badge, and Daisies and Juniors […]
