Crystal chemistry
Aug. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2008
Crystal formations are one of the wonders of nature! Students will explore where crystals grow, the basics of formation, explore a variety of samples and learn how to grow crystals at home.
Cat-a-pults
Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2008
In this exciting, hands-on workshop, students will learn catapult basics, then design, build and test their very own.
It's elementary, dear watson
Sept. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
Oct. 1, 2, and 3 2008
Was Sherlock Homes using the scientific method to solve crimes? In this workshop, students will learn the steps of the scientific method and how to apply them to solve a problem. They will observe, predict, conduct an experiment, collect data, and present their conclusions.
A skycycle? are you kidding?
Oct. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2008
Have you ever seen a tightrope walker? How about a tightrope bicycler? Students will study the laws of balance and learn why our guests won't fall off our new SkyCycle (opening soon!)
phun with acids & bases
Oct. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, and 31, 2008
You meet them in your daily life but do you know what they are and how to identify them? Students will learn to use indicators that will help classify household substances as either acids or bases.
Meet the metrics
Nov. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2008
Meter, grams, liters? Have you met these marvelous measurements of the metric world? Students will learn the basics, and then compete in the Metric Olympics.
Matter in motion
Nov. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21Dec. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2008
What states does matter exist in? What causes matter to change from one state to another? Students will compare and contrast the three states of matter and experiment with physical and chemical changes.
Indy 500, here we come!
Jan. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2009
Given a set of simple materials, students will design and build their very own car and challenge others to a race! Students will learn the principles of forces and motion in an exciting way!
Sticky water
Jan. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2009
If a water strider insect can skate on water, why can't you? The answer becomes clear as you study surface tension, a property that allows liquids to act as an elastic sheet. Students will explore how water striders can skate on the surface of a pond, how water can "stretch" and how altering surface tension allows them to make bubbles.
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Investigating wall-E
Feb. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2009
What types of simple machines, gadgets and gizmos make up the famous movie robot, WALL-E? Students will identify and work with simple machines to see what makes WALL-E and other machines run.
isaac newton invented the roller coaster!?
Feb. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2009
Well, not really, but Newton's genius in mathematics and physics led to a greater understanding of the forces that are used today in our favorite roller coasters and other exciting rides! Students will explore the basics of the laws of motion through hands-on activities.
hide and seek
Mar. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2009
In this class students will explore how animals interact with each other and their environment. Hands-on activities include an exploration of the interactions between predator and prey, food webs, camouflage and defense and symbiotic relationships.
beautiful butterflies
Mar. 16, 17 and 18, 2009
This special workshop is for parents ONLY. You will assemble and take home a simple butterfly habitat along with three painted lady butterfly larvae! Your entire family will then experience the metamorphic stages of the larvae in your own home. (You may have a child with you, but they must be able to entertain themselves at the back of the room while you work.) The workshop fee includes all supplies and instructional materials.
journey into space
Mar. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, April 1, 2 and 3, 2009
Students will embark on a mission to learn about properties of the Solar System. They will learn what makes up these celestial bodies, how they move and how they all come together to make up our Solar System.
It's easy being green
Aoril 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2009
Have you ever seen a tree grocery shopping at Basha's? How do plants get what they need to survive? Students will explore the parts of a plant and their functions - then investigate to learn how they conserve water and release oxygen, and more!
there she blows!
April 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30 and May 1, 2009
The Earth rumbles, shakes and erupts violently! Students will learn about the tremendous forces beneath our feet that form volcanoes. They will then compare types of volcanoes and eruptions, and learn how volcanoes can actually be beneficial to the surrounding environment.
have you used a mineral today?
May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2009
Minerals are in your toothpaste, on your fingers and ears, in your powder, light bulbs and cars. From the rock cycle to mined materials, see how we have learned to use Earth materials in almost every aspect of our lives.
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