Bucks County — Chemistry
The exciting world of Chemistry awaits students. Through lots of fun activities, they will learn what matter is and that it is not always the same. The young chemists also will observe physical and chemical changes. They will turn pennies into gold, make crystals, and watch raisins and popcorn dance. Students will decide if substances are acids, bases, or neutrals by using litmus and pH papers and a universal indicator.
Chester County — Bioscience
Explore the world of one-celled and many-celled living things using microscopes and magnifying glasses in Bioscience. Students will examine plant and animal cells and discover how they are similar and different. In addition, the young biologists will make their own slides to observe microscopic animals, onion cells, and aquatic herbs, as well as dissect a flower and examine each part. Students also will learn about bacteria (germs!)--other microorganisms studied by biologists. They'll find out why some bacteria are helpful and others are harmful.
Delaware County — Simple Machines
Machines can do amazing things - lift huge boulders, build bridges, pump water. In this course, students will learn about the six kinds of simple machines - lever, inclined plane, screw, wheel, pulley and gear. They will build simple machines that help people to do work more easily. Students will learn about motion. They will discover that everything in the universe moves and why.
Montgomery County — Physical Science and Electricity
How do magnets work? What is a magnetic force field? What makes electricity? Students in Physical Science and Electricity will learn the answers to these questions and many more. They will learn about magnetism, static electricity, electrical currents and circuits. Students will make a compass and an electromagnet and use an electrostatic generator – a truly hair-raising experience!
Philadelphia County — Genetics
Our DNA holds many pieces of information about who we are. Students in Genetics will conduct interesting investigations to learn more about human chromosomes and genes. Students will build a cell, extract DNA from a strawberry, examine their fingerprints, and construct a DNA molecule.
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