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Winter
Spring 2008 Classes
Math/Science Nucleus |
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All sessions are four weeks long to give students an exciting science experience as they learn each topic. Note you can become a member now and take advantage of all the benefits at the time of registering. Locations, class times and class sizes are stated with the class sessions. Registration
Fees: Members
- $40 for each four week session
Grades K-1 Classes (Wednesday)
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Jan 9,16,23,30 |
Boogie Bones – Every week your child will learn something new about bones, ranging from the fossils of dinosaurs and Mammoths to the skeletons of living animals. They will feel of real specimens in our Children’s Natural History Museum. |
K-1A |
Feb 6,13,20,27 |
Bubble and Boiling Volcanoes – Your child explores volcanoes from the hot inside to the cooler surface eruptions. Hands on activities with the products of these boiling giants, volcanic rocks are included. Other activities include creating their own volcano and many more. |
K-1B |
March 5, 12, 19, 26
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Adventures to Stars and Beyond – 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. |
K-1C |
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April 9,16,23,30 |
Your Body inside and out – Students will explore what makes their bodies work the way they do. Class includes hands-on activities using stethoscopes, rulers and compare body systems and find their organs. |
K-1D |
May 7,14,21,28 |
Rocks and Minerals – Roll through the rock cycle as rocks change and become something more. Students get hands on experience with the rocks and beautiful minerals of the world. |
K-1E |
Where: Math Science Nucleus unless otherwise stated
Time: 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Class Size: limited to 20 Students
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Jan 21,28 Feb. 4, 11 |
Fossils Through the Ages – Students will explore fossils in the Children’s Natural History Museum. They will learn about dinosaurs to the ice age mammals that roamed Fremont. |
2-3A |
Feb 25 March3, 10, 17 |
Violent Volcanoes- Explore the different types of volcanoes and learn why they erupt with such violence. Students will explore the different types of rocks and types of volcanoes. |
2-3B |
April7,14,21,28 |
Microscopes Rule! - Your child will learn about the different types of microscopes and collect pond water samples to investigate plankton and algae up close.PLEASE NOTE CLASS MEETS AT 1999 WALNUT AVE IN FREMONT |
2-3C |
May5,12,19June 2 |
Medical investigations - Students begin to understand the hard work medical doctors perform daily. Students investigate components of the human body while using models and their imaginations. |
2-3D |
Where: Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon (1999 Walnut Ave, Fremont)
Time: 4:00- 5:00 pm
Class Size: limited to 20
Students
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Jan 9,16,23,30 |
Chemical Elementals – (3-5A) Students learn about the elements and the basis of chemistry. Each week students learn something new from elements to acids and bases to slimes and polymers. |
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Feb. 6,13,20,27 |
Through the Eyepiece - (3-5B) Students learn about the different types of microscopes and view a world unseen with the naked eye. Then go out to collect pond water from the different ponds and view the microscopic animals found in the water. |
March 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Rumbling Plate Boundaries – (3-5C) Students learn about earthquakes and volcanoes by touring the Hayward fault. Using hands on models students will simulate earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and determine how dangerous they can be. |
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April 9,16,23,30 |
Our Arthropod Friends – (3-5D) All about the insects, spiders and other soil dwelling creatures of Tule Ponds. Students will create their own insect collection |
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** 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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