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Fall 2016 Week 1 - Gravity and Mass, Magnetic Fields, Vectors Week 2 - Animal Kingdom classification, Insect lifecycles, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds Week 3 - Cold Weather, Animal Adaptations to cold Week 4 - The Five Senses Week 5 - Liquid Density, Acidity, Alkalinity Week 6 - Electromagnetic Spectrum, Photochromism Week 7- Motion, Energy Week 8 - Electric Fields and Forces Week 9 - Surfactants, Chemical Reactions Week 10 - Newton’s Laws of Motion, Potential and Kinetic Energy Spring 2017 Week 1 - Bioluminescence Week 2 - Wave Theory Week 3 - Atoms vs Molecules, Osmosis, Newtonian vs Non-Newtonian Fluids...

Grades 1 and Up Electricity Which metals conduct electricity the best? Which brand of battery lasts longest? Physics What angle will enable a Slinky to go for the best walk? Geology How are rocks classified? What factors affect the growth of crystals? What building shape can best survive an earthquake? Chemistry Which brand of orange juice has the highest vitamin C content? Which shampoo works best to remove oil? Which gum blows the biggest bubbles? Which metal rusts faster? Which magnet is the strongest? Does temperature affect the rate of popcorn popping? Can you melt a bowl of ice faster...

You asked for it, you got it!  My official slime recipes: IMPORTANT:  For all 3 slimes, make ahead of time 1 tsp borax & 1 cup hot water (and let it cool) Clear PVA glue & water mixture (50% of each) Elmer's glue & water mixture (50% of each) Super Shimmer Slime Materials PVA glue solution, Borax solution, Food color, 50+ ml bowl/beaker, ¼ tsp Glitter, Popsicle sticks, Plastic cup and lid or snack bag Steps (stir after each step) Pour 15 ml PVA glue, glitter, & 2-3 drops color into 50ml beaker Pour 5ml Borax solution into cup Scoop into cup/bag Galactic...

Spring Session - February 15th to May 4th These are the topics for each week of the Spring 2017 session: NOTE:  Smaller scholars are ages 5-8 and Taller scholars are ages 8 and up. If you have an 8 year old, I will let you decide which group he or she should belong with.  WEEK 1 - Atlantis Design Challenge  (Feb. 15 & 16) Smaller & Taller Scholars  Subject: Bioluminescence Activity: Glow in the Dark Plants Taller Scholars  Subject: Pressure Activity: Domes WEEK 2 - Beautiful Music    (Feb. 22 & 23) Smaller & Taller Scholars Subject: Sound and Wavelength Activity: Tuning Forks,...

I have science fair camps coming up and I want to have the kids team up that are doing projects in similar areas!  For example, if more than one kid wants to do an experiment with dry ice, these are good project options: In what material does dry ice sublimate most quickly? Air, water, oil, rubbing alcohol, corn syrup, etc. In what material does dry ice sublimate least quickly? Air, water, oil, rubbing alcohol, corn syrup, etc. How cold does the water need to be before the dry ice stops producing fog?  When you completely immerse dry ice in different types of dish soaps,...