Genetics

Discover the World of Genetics during
GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer


 

2008 Genetics Course Description
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.

Classes are offered for the following grade levels:

  • Level I classes are for children entering grades 2-3
  • Level II classes are for children entering grades 4-5
  • Level III classes are for children entering grades 6-8. Level III students will perform activities on board one of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s DESTINY traveling laboratories from UNC-Chapel Hill.

 
 

Program Dates, Times and Locations

 
 

June 16-20

   

Alamance County, May Memorial Library
342 South Spring Street, Burlington

Level I sessions: June 16-20, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: June 16-20, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: June 17, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins May 27 and ends June 6
(or when all spaces are filled)
Call the library at 336-229-3588 or the Library Coordinator, at 336-229-3588 ex. 257

Franklin County, Youngsville Branch Library
218 US-1A South, Youngsville

Level I sessions: June 16-20, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: June 16-20, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: June 19, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins May 5 and ends May 26
(or when all spaces are filled)
Call the Library Coordinator, at 919-496-2111

 

June 23-27

   
 

Durham County, East Regional Library
211 Lick Creek Lane, Durham

Level I sessions: June 23-27, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: June 23-27, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: June 27, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration is open now and ends June 13
Call the library at 919-560-0214 or the Library Coordinator, at 919-560-0172

Franklin County, Franklin County Library
(camp held at Franklin County Cooperative Extension Agency, Louisburg)
103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg

Level I sessions: June 23-27, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: June 23-27, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: June 23, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins May 5 and ends May 26
(or when all spaces are filled)
Call the Library Coordinator, at 919-496-2111

 
 

July 14-18

   
 

Durham County, North Regional Library
221 Milton Road, Durham

Level I sessions: July 14-18, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: July 14-18, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: July 18, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration is open now and ends July 4
Call the library at 919-560-0232 or the Library Coordinator, at 919-560-0172

 
 

July 21-25

   
 

Caswell County, Gunn Memorial Public Library
161 Main Street East, Yanceyville

Level I sessions: July 21-25, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: July 21-25, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: July 22, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins June 2 and ends July 18
Call the library at 336-694-6241 or the Library Coordinator, at 336-694-6241

Durham County, Main Library
300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham

Level I sessions: July 21-25, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: July 21-25, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: July 25, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration is open now and ends July 11
Call the library at 919-560-0130 or the Library
Coordinator, at 919-560-0172

 
 

July 28-August 1

   
 

Harnett County, Harnett County Public Library
601 S. Main Street, Lillington

Level I sessions: July 28-August 1, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: July 28-August 1, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: July 28, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins May 5 and ends June 4
Call the library at 910-893-3446 or the Library Coordinator at 910-893-3446

 
 

August 4-8

   
 

Chatham County, Pittsboro Memorial Library
(camp held at Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro campus)
764 West Street, Pittsboro

Level I sessions: August 4-8, 9 am-12 pm
Level II sessions: August 4-8, 1-4 pm
Level III sessions: August 4, 10-11:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Registration begins June 2 and ends June 30
Call the Library Director, at 919-742-3815

 

For more information call your local library at the listed phone number,
or call GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer
program administrator at 919-843-8496.
For media inquiries, please contact 919-843-5915.
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