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Pumpkin Science and STEM
Instructor: Mrs. Peterson
Class Description:
In this class students will learn all about pumpkins through various science and STEM activities. Each class will begin with a pumpkin themed storytime that will lead into a science experiment or STEM challenge. There will be a variety of fun and tactile activities that we will do as we enjoy the Fall season together.
Syllabus:
Week 1 – Introduction to Pumpkins- Themed storytime and a look at various types of pumpkins
Week 2 – Pumpkin Life-cycle
Week 3 – Pumpkin Diagrams
Week 4 – Pumpkin STEM towers (building structures with pumpkin candy and toothpicks)
Week 5 – Pumpkin Investigation - Measuring height, weight, and circumference
Week 6 – Density Experiments - Sink of Float
Week 7 – 5 Little Pumpkins STEM building challenge
Week 8 – Pumpkin Dissection and Craft
My Perfect Body
Instructor: Mrs. Thomas
Class Description:
Learn about your body and how you were created in God’s image.
Syllabus:
Week 1 Created in God's Image - My Perfect Body Intro
Week 2 Faster Than a Speeding Bullet! My Perfect Feet & Legs - how my legs and feet work together to make me move.
Week 3 My Magnificent Hands - learn about how magnificent our hands are! From creating beautiful artwork, to creating machines that save lives. Our hands rock!
Week 4 My Big Brain - learn about the different parts of the brain and how they help us everyday.
Week 5 My Beautiful Eyes - God gave us eyes to see and enjoy the beautiful world he created.
Week 6 Bones - do you know what the smallest bone in the body is? How about the biggest?
Students will learn fun facts about their bones and how they work together.
Week 7 Did You Hear That? - how exactly do our ears work?
Week 8 My Perfect Body Finale! - each child will have their body traced on butcher paper &
have the opportunity to create a life size image of themselves.
Free Play
Class Description:
Students will enjoy a time of free play and snack.