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SATURDAY SCIENCE ACADEMY
Sept 26 - Dec 5, 2009

Math/Science Nucleus
4074 Eggers Drive Fremont CA 94536
For more information contact: 510-790-6284;  msn@msnucleus.org
 

.Registration Fees

 Members Non-Members
1 sessions  $25.00 1 session   $35.00
6 sessions  $135.00 6 sessions $170.00 (includes membership

These Classes will be held at the Math/Science Nucleus 4074 Eggers Dr. Fremont CA.  Time:  1-4 pm (3 hours)

Recommended Grades   1st - 3rd Saturday  (Instructor:  Dorel Baca and Laurey Hemenway)

Dates

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Description of Activities

 Sept. 26

 F-01
 		 Meet Samantha Sabertooth and Mammoth MaryCome explore Ice Age fossils of Fremont. Learn about the different animals that once roamed the East Bay that are now on display at the Children’s Natural History Museum. Meet Samantha Sabertooth, our new life-sized display in the fossil hall museum, and learn about the different large cats that once populated the East Bay.

Oct. 10

 F-02
 

Shells of the World 
Explore the different types of shells found on the beach.  Learn about their lives and their habitat. Students will receive materials to help start them on collecting and identifying shells.

Oct. 24

 F-03 
  		Fun with Physics
Students will learn the basic principles of gravity, electromagnetism, and mechanics. They will be entertained by toys from different periods in history. Activities include working with various toys as well as designing and making your own toy.
 Nov. 7 F-04

Ice Age Mammals and Animals of Today
 Students will learn about the large mammals that are now extinct and how scientists can identify them. They will also learn about the mammals that live in the area today and why they survived while other mammals became extinct.

Nov.  21 F-05 Gems and Mineral
 Roll through the rock cycle as rocks change and become something different. Students will learn how to collect minerals and rocks by comparing and contrasting the different characteristics. They will get samples that will help them learn how to collect their own. 
Dec.  5 F-06 Stars and Constellation for the Winter Sky
 Children will investigate the Stars and their wonders. Explore the red giants, blue dwarfs, and the massive super novas of our universe along with comets, planets and constellations. Stars and constellations for the winter sky will be observed in the Miller Planetarium

 


 
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
at Children's Natural History Museum and
Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon

** Please note: Registration is required.  There will be no refunds given for cancellation or absence of a class 2 weeks before class starts.  Transfers of classes to another date must be made 48 hours before the class and is only allowed if there is space available in the replacement class.  Transfers to another student must be made 24 hours before the class.  If you have any questions about this policy please contact the Math/Science Nucleus at 790-6284 or email msn@msnucleus.org 

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4074 Eggers Drive
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 94536
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