Scientific Process 1

The Scientific Process 1 class is a hands-on class that teaches the student how to use and think through the steps of the scientific process. Each month a new topic will be reviewed in class, and hands-on experiments will be done each week to help the students understand the concepts being taught. Topics will include: Electricity, Magnetism, Reactions, Force, Motion, Geology, Chemistry, and more. We will use the steps of the scientific method not only to solve problems in class, but also to see how scientists throughout history have used these steps to make many of the discoveries we take for granted today!

Labs:

A key component to Scientific Explorations are the lab experiences. Lab materials are included in the registration fee and include items such as cork, test tubes, tape measure, protractor, funnel, stopwatch, and over 100 other materials . The labs encompass a wide range of topics including Electricity, Magnetism, Reactions, Force, Motion, Geology, Chemistry, and more.

Text:

No text book will be used. Instead we will use a variety of sources the teacher has collected.

Pre-requisites:

This course is designed for students in grades 4-7.

Testing/Grading:

One long term project will be completed each semester involving using the steps of the scientific method as a way to prepare students to take part in a Science Fair exhibition. This will give them the hands-on experience of completing a project like this, but with guidance and assistance along the way.

This class will have minimal homework weekly. Most work will be completed in class.

Schedule :

This course will be offered in 2011-2012 on Tuesday from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM or Thursday from 1:00 - 2:30 PM at Hooch River Academy. Students have the option of coming early or staying late to join other students for lunch. Lunch is from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Refer to the calendar for specific dates.

Tuition and Fees :

Tuition is $50 per month per student enrolled. There is a one-time lab fee of $50 for this class that includes all lab materials for the year.

Location: 4089 Hooch River Trail, Suwanee, GA 30024

Instructor: Ann Beindorf