BE A Summer Science Explorer: FOUR FABULOUS WEEKS OF EXPLORATION!
Egyptology: For 5th Graders
Current 5th grade students will learn about the
history and religious beliefs of the
Ancient Egyptians as well as learn
about the pyramids and why they
were built. There will be an opportunity for students to simulate the
use of technology that the Egyptians used in
building the pyramids as well as have an opportunity to engineer and mathematically design
their own pyramid/burial tomb! Students will
also explore the purpose of mummification. Finally, students will explore several Egyptian myths
and discuss the roles they served in Ancient Egyptian society.
Biomes: For 5th Graders
Current 5th grade students will
study how natural resources affect
the development of society and how
climate change affects people over
time. The major biomes of the
world are: Deserts, Forests, Grasslands, Tundra
and Oceans, which are influenced by a geography
of a region. Students will explore the effects of
the ocean currents and geography on the biomes
(climatic regions) around the world and then simulate samples of each through the building of terrariums. In addition, students will analyze factors
that affect the balance of earth’s biomes.
Chemical Reactions: For 4th Graders
An ordinary ziplock bag becomes a safe and spectacular laboratory as students mix chemicals that
bubble, change color, get hot, and produce gas,
heat, and odor. Chemical Reactions explores
chemical change, demonstrates endothermic and
exothermic reactions, and develops skills in observation, experimentation, and inference.
Microscopic Exploration: For 4th Graders
Salt crystals loom and brine shrimp wriggle. Who
knew? Under a classroom microscope, everyday things
and little-known organisms reveal their
inner beauty. In the joyous spirit of discovery, this introduction to hand lenses
and microscopes explores the up-close
worlds of minerals, fabric, fingerprints,
postage stamps, kitchen powders, pond
life, and even sand focusing on fine tuning students’
observation skills.
Electric Circuits: For 4th Graders
This unit provides a safe, active, and engaging introduction to electricity and electric circuits. The activities spark creativity as students invent their own electrical gadgets, using inexpensive and readily available
materials, such as plastic film canisters and holiday
lights. The unit opens as students investigate an array
of clever electrical devices, first exploring their functions, then learning
how their circuits work. The contributions of famous inventors are highlighted. The unit culminates with
students creating their own electrical inventions.
Space Science: For 4th Graders
Imagining that they are SETI scientists, students begin
to analyze where, In the solar system
and beyond, there may be conditions
favorable for life. They investigate how
our solar system and other planetary
systems may have formed, and consider
how what we know about the solar system fits into a
bigger picture of the universe. Throughout, students
consider whether life could exist "out there" and, if so,
how we might communicate with those lifeforms. In
doing so, students also gain valuable experience distinguishing science fact from sensationalized fiction.
Brainiac Academy
Be a Summer Science
Explorer
FREE to current 4th and 5th Grade
Students!
WHEN/WHERE:
June 6th– July 1st, 2016 8:00-1:00 daily
McKinley School
800 W. Carlton Ave.
Applications are available at your
child’s home school office
For more information contact:
Your child’s school office or:
TUSD Alternative Programs
Kathleen Noah
830-3200 x 1050
For Spanish contact: Tanya Serrano
Quijada at 830-3200 x 1053
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
through the Seamless Summer Program
Transportation will be provided with pick up
and drop off locations at the Holt Post
Office, North School, South/West Park
School (Mt. Oso Campus).