Participate in an exploration of the New Seven Wonders of the World...with LEGO! Take a closer look at these breathtaking feats of architecture and engineering and the cultures that built them. Learn about the design of these structures, about the processes used in their construction. Then, we’ll learn about and build a replica of the […]
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
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 […]
