Join us this fall for 2 exciting NEW programs that include hands-on activities, with emphasis on practical applications to uncover the “big ideas” in the world of science.

This experience is available to Public, Private, Charter and/or Home School Students

Alien’s Eye View NEW!

A 6-week Earth Science course for Middle School Students (6th Grade)

• Know and understand the cycles that exist in the Earth’s system
• Build a satellite to simulate the moon’s effect on the Earth
• Through engaging inquiry-based activities “think outside the box” for solutions that will save a dying planet from destruction
• Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
  October 25- December 8, 2011 (Fall Session- Full) 
  January 31- March 6, 2012 (Spring Session- Available)
• Times: 9:30-11:00/ 1:00-2:30/ 4:30-6:00
                                                         

Earth, Science Investigation (ESI) NEW!

A 6 week investigation of Earth’s natural cycles for Middle School Students (7th/8th Grade)

Become an ESI Investigator who will solve the mystery behind the crimes against our “blue planet”- Earth.

• You are part of an investigating team that will visit the crime scene, study it in detail, and solve the case.
• Using weekly clues you will answer the questions…what’s the threat, where is it coming from, and how do we stop it?
• Participate in experiments that will lead to solving the mystery and finding the culprit who is responsible for putting our planet at risk.
• Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
  October 25- December 8, 2011 (Fall Session- Full)
  January 31- March 6, 2012 (Spring Session -Available)
  
• Time: 9:30-11:00/ 1:00-2:30/ 4:30-6:00

TEKS aligned:  6.14A, 7.8AB, 7.13B, 7.14ABC, 8.12C, 8.13A, 8.14C

National Science Standards (NSS):  Earth in the Solar System, Energy in the Earth System and Structure of the Earth System- MD1( A-F), ED2 (A,B), HF3(A-C), EF3(A-C)

Registration coming soon. For more information, please call the Reservations Department at 281-283-4755.