Middle School Science

1^st Wednesday of the month (No class January)

Dates:            9/7/11-3/7/12                    Time:             10:00-11:45

Grades:         6^th-8^th

Location:      Mad Science Lab

Number of Class Sessions: 6

Cost:               $90 *

DNA-This class introduces students to the basic concepts of molecular genetics. They will learn about the structure of DNA, and will perform DNA isolation and precipitation.

Heredity-Students will learn about the inheritance of traits, the principle of dominance, and how genotypes represent phenotype.

Electricity-Through hands-on activities, students gain a better understanding of electrical circuits and the elements of electricity.

Fun-damental Forces--Students will investigate Sir Issac Newton's Law of Inertia and the pushes and pulls that make the universe tick.  Gravity, inertia, and centripetal force are key concepts they gather along the way.

Scientific Method-Introduces students to the common methodology used by scientists to formulate questions, make predictions, develop and perform experiments, collect and analyze data and draw conclusions.

Black & Blue Oceans-Students explore environmental issues relating to our water system. Through a hands-on approach students explore the effects of, and difficulties in cleaning up oil spills.

How to Register:

     Online - Click HERE to register online.

         Mail - Click HERE to print, fill out, and mail registration form. 

Payment Options:

* EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Pay in Full by 8/9/2010 and pay only $80                                                                                                             

Or take advantage of our EASY PAYMENT PLAN via check or credit card:

You can register online or by mail and still take advantage of our payment plan. 

If you register ONLINE, you will need choose cash or check as your payment type and then mail in the Payment Plan Agreement.  The online system will not allow a "partial" credit card payment so we will need to handle that manually. 

Or you can MAIL in the registration form with either a check for your 1^st quarterly payment or the credit card you would like charged for your quarterly payments. You will also need to mail in a completed Payment Plan Agreement .