Grades 4-6 Details (B2)

Lab 1

Have you ever wondered what happens to leaves and other plant material … aside from blowing onto your neighbor’s lawn, that is! In this lab, students will learn which organisms help the earth recycle and how they do it. They will also find out what happens to the items we leave at the curb for recycling and might be surprised to find out where it goes and what it is used for! The major activity in this lab will be to build a take-home living system that supports itself by recycling.

September 17, 2022 AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 2

Last time we talked about molecules and this time we are going even smaller! In this lab, students will learn what atoms are and what they are made of by building their own life-sized model! They will also find out why matter matters, especially in agriculture, and conduct experiments where we have fun with density.

October 15, 2022
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 3

Now that students are familiar with the different rock types we are going to dig a little deeper and find out how some rocks are made of the same stuff but are actually very different! In this lab, students will also learn about the hardness scale for rocks, and conduct experiments to learn more about metamorphic rocks and how and where crystals form. Finally we will explore why rocks are so important to agriculture.

November 5, 2022
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 4

In this lab, students will be introduced to some incredible seed characteristics and facts. For example, can you think of a seed that is commonly used to make paint? What seed is the world’s oldest spice? Why are chili peppers so hot and why can birds eat the seeds? Students will also investigate whether plants can reproduce without seeds and build a take home experiment to observe the results!

December 3, 2022
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 5

The world is full of diversity! Did you know that all animals don't see things the same way? In this class we will try to trick your human eyes and and then show you just how dogs and bees view the world. During this class you will also get to build your very own optical illusion to take home!

January 21, 2023
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 6

In part one, we talked about how all-living things are made of cells. In this lab the focus is on single celled organisms and students investigate the unique shapes and functions of these species using microscopes. They will also closely examine unicellular organisms we consume as food!

February 18, 2023
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 7

Now that you’re experts on human traits, get ready to learn all about plant traits! Students will be introduced to Gregor Mendel, a super cool scientist that worked on pea plants, to investigate exactly how traits are passed down from parents to offspring. Then, get ready for the biggest DNA experiment EVER!

March 25, 2023
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 8

Are you curious about what happens to your food after you swallow it? Seriously, how far does that stuff travel? What happens to it? In this lab we explore the serious side of digestion and conduct experiments to better understand lactose intolerance. Students will also explore the funny side of digestion (excessive flatus aka farts!) and learn how that hot air is produced!

April 15, 2023
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lab 9

NASA is planning a trip to the moon to search for water and to see if they can create oxygen from the molecules that are found there. Join us in a race to beat them by building your very own SPACE COLONY! In this lab students will learn how unique the planet Earth is compared to the other seven planets by recreating these features in their space colony. Come and learn about (and build!) the different sources for food, water, shelter, and energy with us!

May 6, 2023
AM: 10:00am to 12:00pm
PM: 2:00pm to 4:00pm