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EXPERIMENTS WITH ELEMENTS
Tuesdays, September 10-December 17 (no class Oct 15, Nov 5, Nov 26; 12 weeks)
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Ages 6-10

Students learn about the periodic table and how it is organized, practice using lab tools to measure volume and mass, and conduct simple chemistry experiments to learn about specific elements and their properties. (Yes, even little kids can learn about the periodic table!) Each week we explore a new element and/or lab technique through hands-on activities. All lab costs are included in registration fee.

Instructor: Jessica Barnes, BSc
Location: Discover Science Center (Suite 5)
Course fee: $200 OR $20/lab
10% off sibling discount
Register for full semester or individual labs.


LAB SCHEDULE:
The Metric System – Tuesday, September 10
In our introduction to chemistry, we learn how to use science tools to measure mass, volume and distance using the metric system.

Density Gradients – Tuesday, September 17
Students use scientific tools to measure the volume of liquids as they create density gradients and predict where different objects will float or sink in it.

The Periodic Table – Tuesday, September 24
We investigate the elements and learn what the symbols on the periodic table mean, figure out why we call water “H20,” and conduct a simple experiment with tin.

Balloon Experiment – Tuesday, October 1
Students are challenged to design and conduct an experiment to test the best way to lift a heavy object off the ground, while learning why helium floats.

Acids and Bases – Tuesday, October 8
This week, students create color-changing experiments as they learn about acids and bases, and test the pH of different household liquids

Salt Crystals – Tuesday, October 22
We study crystallization this week through investigating the shapes of different types of salt crystals, and conducting two experiments with different compounds.

The Diaper Experiment – Tuesday, October 29
This week, we learn how chemistry is used in our everyday lives as we conduct a polymer experiment with diapers.

Chemical Reactions – Tuesday, November 12
We conduct experiments in a bag to observe how some chemical reactions get warm while others get cold, and try to figure out why.

Iodine Clock – Tuesday, November 19
In this lab, we practice using our science tools as we conduct a color-changing reaction using starch and iodine, and get some unexpected results.

Magnetic Elements – Tuesday, December 3
Students study the three magnetic elements of the periodic table, and experiment with ceramic and neodymium magnets.

Reaction Rates – Tuesday, December 10
Today, we design and conduct an experiment to learn how temperature affects the rate of a reaction in a chemical reaction and explore the element carbon.

Non-Newtonian Fluids – Tuesday, December 17
Today, we learn how some substances act like both a solid and a liquid, as we create and play with two non-Newtonian fluids.



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September 29, 2025 - Aidsha Lima
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It was great! My daughter loves these classes. She really enjoyed the shark class. The girls were very informative and engaging. It's getting more difficult to find online classes for older girl scouts. So we try to attend when we see them.
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September 29, 2025
Dear Ms. Lima,

We are so glad to offer the services you need! We had a blast teaching her, and look forward to seeing her again!
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September 22, 2025 - Jerold Barclay
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Our child loved it and wants to do it again. Thank you ❤️
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September 29, 2025
Dear Ms. Barclay,

We are so glad your kid enjoyed the class! We look forward to teaching him soon!
(SUMMER CAMP: OCEAN SCIENCE)
July 22, 2025 - Becca Howie
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Wonderful program, we also really love the after school program, and this was the first time we’ve done the summer camp. Our kiddo loved Ocean Science! My only issue is the start time at 8:30 (vs 8:00 for others we do) makes it really hard to do this.
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July 22, 2025
Dear Ms.Howie,
I'm so glad that your kid had a blast! I understand that the 8:30 start time can be difficult to navigate, and we are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Help pls we totally missed the time I thought It was at 3pm! Pls help any way that we can get the video to still do it pls
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Apr 06, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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So sorry you missed the workshop. Your registration is being refunded. Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of the students that were recorded during the meeting, we can not distribute the recorded meetings. Hope to see you in a different workshop! -
Can adult attend session with shy youngster in younger groups?
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Jan 24, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message. It depends on which program you are inquiring about. Our Young Explorers classes (3-5 year olds) require parent participation during class. Parents sometimes stay for the first week of homeschool classes, and during Girl Scout workshops as well. Parents do not stay for after-school programs, Parents' Night Out or our camps. Hopefully, I covered the program you are interested in. If not, please let me know so I can clarify. Thanks for your interest, Tonya -
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