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.

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.