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Introduction to Life Science - Part 1
with Stacy Lyerly
Ages: 5 - 8
This hands-on life science class introduces students to the building blocks of living things. Students will explore topics such as cells, the human body systems, plants, animals, and ecosystems. Through engaging labs and activities, students will investigate concepts like how the heart works, how plants grow, and how living things are classified. The class emphasizes observation, experimentation, and real-world connections to science. Students will keep a science notebook to record their findings and reinforce key vocabulary. This course is designed to build a strong foundation in biology while making science fun and interactive.
Middle School Geology
with AJ Eldred
Ages: 10 - 13
Middle School Geology is a course designed for students in grades 5-9. Topics to be covered include the rock cycle, natural disasters, how to recognize different kinds of rocks, careers in geology, and more! Each week will be a combination of lecture and hands-on activities to reinforce the material covered. We will be meeting twice a week, on both Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday will be reserved for the lecture, while Thursday will be reserved for lab activities. Geology is best learned hands-on after all!
STEM Crafts
with Betsey Bradley
Ages: 7 - 11
Where creativity meets curiosity! In STEM Crafts, students will design, build, and create while discovering the science behind how things work.
Each class combines art and hands-on engineering as students explore:
Building bridges, towers and simple machines; Experimenting with materials to see what's strong, flexible or waterproof; Designing projects that mix creativity with problem solving; and much more.
This class encourages creative thinking, teamwork, and growth mindset because sometimes the best part is figuring out how to fix something that didn't work the first time!
Everyday Engineering
with Snapology of Chapel Hill & Holly Springs
Ages: 7 - 12
In this program, students will work to complete a variety of vehicle themed Engineering Challenges. Some lessons will challenge students to follow existing instructions to build a predetermined creation while learning about an engineering or physics concept. Most lessons will challenge students to build a vehicle of their own design that meets specific criteria. Their teamwork and STEAM knowledge will be challenged during each lesson, while their creativity has time to shine!
Castles & Kingdoms
with Snapology of Chapel Hill & Holly Springs
Ages: 7 - 12
Who wouldn’t want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty? In Snapology’s Castles & Kingdoms program, students will have the opportunity to use LEGO® bricks to design their medieval fantasies while also bringing the real history to life! Yes, your student will do more than just build with LEGO® bricks, they will build their historical understanding of the unique elements that make the medieval time period such a fascinating point in human history.
Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.
Santa's Workshop
with Tony Pender
Ages: 8 - 12
The students will use small powered and hand-held tools to design and create age-appropriate wooden toys and gifts suitable for gifting. The skills include light drawing, planning, geometry, math, use of measurement devices and tool and workshop safety.
From Sentences to Paragraphs: Building Strong Writing Foundations
with Audra Eckes
Ages: 8 - 12
This course helps students become confident, creative writers by mastering the building blocks of great writing - sentences! Students will review and expand upon how to write different types of sentences, improve grammar and clarity, and use strong details. As the course progresses, students will work on how to organize thoughts into well-structured paragraphs. Through engaging lessons, fun writing prompts, and collaborative activities, students will grow their writing skills one sentence at a time. Students need to already know how to form a variety of basic sentences and should be ready or almost ready for paragraph writing. There will be homework and access to a computer and Google account at home will be necessary. Students will have the use of computers/Chromebooks in class. ELA 1 prior to or with this class would be beneficial to the students and is strongly encouraged.
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AKC Breeds
with AJ Eldred
Ages: 8 - 12
In this class, we will be covering select breeds recognized by the AKC. The aim of the class is to create knowledgeable and responsible future dog owners. Select breeds will be discussed in depth including history, appearance, temperament, grooming, and health issues. We will not shy away from hard facts nor will we forget to pause and enjoy the delights a dog can bring. There is light homework in this class, a worksheet to be filled out each week between classes, due at the beginning of each class.
Please Note: Lunch is required for all who have 2nd & 3rd period classes. Please add the correct lunch to your cart before checking out. If we notice that it is not added, we will add it as a separate invoice to you.