SY 2007-08 – SCIENCE IN OUR WORLD
FALL – Wonderful World of Water: Water Works
Go behind the scenes of one of our most powerful resources. Will water win as is it competes in the H2O-lympics? Can water turn the lights on at your house? Test your knowledge of water chemistry and learn how you can help save one of our most precious resources.
WINTER – Forensic Science: Forensic Fun
Get a closer look into the world of forensic science! Find out whodunit as you collect the evidence. Learn how fingerprints can identify a suspect. Analyze a ransom note for clues. And, discover how a single hair can solve a mystery.
SPRING – Weather and Natural Disasters: Natural Disasters
Earthquakes rumble, lava oozes from volcanoes, and towns disappear with one twist of a tornado. Discover how the weather and our world work to give us exciting natural shows. Learn how the earth moves, and how wind blows through exciting hands-on experiments.
SY 2008-09 – LIVING SCIENCE
FALL – Biology: Bio-Mania
You’re the biologist! Make a moldy mess, dissect an owl pellet, and examine fossils as you as you explore the science of life through fun, hands-on experiments.
WINTER – Anatomy: Gross Anatomy
Don’t be nervous. Open your mind. Breath it all in and take it to heart on this guided tour of the human body. Discover the science of the human body and find out what makes you tick.
SPRING – Chemistry: Science Solutions
Slime, putty & unpopable bubbles! If you like to create concoctions, this class is for you! Make lava lamps, invisible ink, and experiment with candy!
SY 2009-2010 - HOW THINGS WORK
FALL - Physics of Sound and Flight: Groov'n to the Beat
Groove to the beat of your own songs as you play the instruments you design. Investigate sound waves and rhythms. Along the way, you will make stellar paper airplanes, draw with a pendulum, and more!
WINTER - Physics of Color and Light: Kaleidoscope of Science
Slide into the groovy world of color & light. Make a crazy kaleidoscope & design a periscope to sneak a peek at the world as you have never seen it before. Make your own movie to view on the small screen, learn about optical illusions and solve strange puzzles.
SPRING - Forces and Motion: Incredible Inventors
Explore the world of gears, motors & motion! Construct a simple motor, make your own racecar, & launch items on a catapult that you build yourself. Learn the secrets to the science behind amusement park games and why they are so hard to win. All this, plus create your own wacky inventions!
Amanda-Fan Johansen
A.K.A. Science Program Coordinator