Virtual Science Classes

THIRD QUARTER

Engineering

Wednesdays
January 27 – March 17

Pre-K: Let’s build! Engineer ramps, catapults, playground equipment, and rockets.

K – 5: Put tools to the test. Go hands-on with simple machines, and count down to the launch of your own rocket system.

Thursdays
January 28 – March 18

6 – 8: Roll, bounce, and tumble into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines. Plus, whirl with wind turbines, build a trebuchet, and blast a rocket skyward.

9 – 12: Take control of a crane. Protect structures. Design earthquake-proof buildings. Bust down doors with a battering ram.

FOURTH QUARTER

Earth and Space Science

Wednesdays
March 31 – May 19

Pre-K: Soar to the stars and unearth dinosaurs. Make a model rock and save the planet with recycling.

K – 5: Get “Cirrus” about weather! Revolve around the sun and stroll through the sea’s history.

Thursdays
April 1 – May 20

6 – 8: Examine solar flares and measure stars. Travel back in time with trilobites and scratch the surface of plate tectonics.

9 – 12: Scope out the cosmos for other planets using NASA techniques. Reduce human environmental impact. Peel back the layers of the earth.

Supplies

Students will receive supply lists one week prior to the start of each quarter. You may already have many of these supplies at home. If not, use the Amazon links below to purchase what you need. If you use Amazon Smile, your purchase will support Exploration Place!

• Pre-K
• K – 5

For questions about virtual science classes, including how we can tailor classes for pods, microschools and co-ops, please call 316-660-0620.