Junior Scientist (JS)
Daily Activities
(Order of activities may vary)
Day 1
Let’s Look Closely: Children will discover a world that they might not have realized was there through the use of mirrors, microscopes and magnifying glasses. They will reveal hidden pictures learn about reflection and symmetry and use hand held microscopes to observe objects closely. They will take away plastic magnifying glasses to continue their exploration at home.
The Human Body: No bones about it, the human body is amazing! Feel the movement of your muscles and find out how they work with your bones to help you run. Listen to the beat of your heart and uncover why it’s the most important muscle in your body.
Eye to Eye: Children will be introduced to their sense of sight. They will experiment with magnifying glasses, kaleidoscopes and binoculars. The preschoolers will also interact with a variety of optical illusions to illustrate that your eyes can sometimes play tricks on you.
Day 2
Listen Closely: This is an introduction to the science behind the sounds all around us. Children will experiment with a wave motion model and a twirling tube to help them understand that sound travels in waves and can be heard in a variety pitches. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the everyday materials that make a variety of special effects noises in the movies and will watch, and hear, a bee buzz above their heads.
Keep in Touch: Children will learn how they understand the world with their sense of touch and will also emphasize that some objects are safe to touch while others are not. The preschoolers will be presented with the challenge of identifying a variety of objects using only their sense of touch. They will also experiment with an interesting and innovative material to model their very own creation.
Science of Music: Boom, tap, smack, cha-cha-cha, listen to the sounds and rhythm of the science of music. Children will feel, hear and see the vibrations that help create music in this hands-on exploration.
Day 3
Color Lab: Preschoolers will be introduced to the exciting world of colors. They will make a new friend while learning about the colors of the rainbow and will experiment with their creative side during an activity on color mixing. Demonstrations will be conducted to introduce children to the primary colors as well as color mixing.
Lights On: What is light? Interactive and hands-on activities will assist preschoolers to understand light. How light helps us to see, how light can change colors and that light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow are some of the concepts introduced in this workshop.
Water Works: Water is more complicated than it looks and through this exciting workshop children will learn all about the different properties of water. They will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and so much more.
Day 4
Magnetic Attraction: Experience the poles and power of magnets in this hands-on workshop that even provides children with the opportunity to make their own magnet to take home.
Energy and Motion: Children explore the concept of energy and how energy gets things moving in this workshop that uses toys to help explain simple energy ideas. With very engaging activities, children will remember how energy and motion are related.
Shapes and Structures: Children will discover different shapes and structures by using different kinds of equipment like Geoboards and Magnatiles. They will create their own shapes and structures to take home.
Day 5
Let’s Measure!: Preschoolers will learn the basics of measurement during this workshop when they get to measure all kinds of objects using balance beam scales, bathroom scales and even their own feet! Children will be introduced to the concept of estimation and take home a measuring foot to cut out with their parents.
Digging for Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs are always a huge hit with children, especially preschoolers. They will be introduced to the differences between meat eating and plant eating animals and will have the opportunity to look at some dinosaur teeth up close. They will also work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig that will engage their attention as well as their scientific skills.
Space Frontiers: We will take a trip through the solar system and sign them up for the Mad Science Astronaut in Training Program, where they will learn all about the elements of space.
(Order of activities may vary)
Day 1
Let’s Look Closely: Children will discover a world that they might not have realized was there through the use of mirrors, microscopes and magnifying glasses. They will reveal hidden pictures learn about reflection and symmetry and use hand held microscopes to observe objects closely. They will take away plastic magnifying glasses to continue their exploration at home.
The Human Body: No bones about it, the human body is amazing! Feel the movement of your muscles and find out how they work with your bones to help you run. Listen to the beat of your heart and uncover why it’s the most important muscle in your body.
Eye to Eye: Children will be introduced to their sense of sight. They will experiment with magnifying glasses, kaleidoscopes and binoculars. The preschoolers will also interact with a variety of optical illusions to illustrate that your eyes can sometimes play tricks on you.
Day 2
Listen Closely: This is an introduction to the science behind the sounds all around us. Children will experiment with a wave motion model and a twirling tube to help them understand that sound travels in waves and can be heard in a variety pitches. They will also have the opportunity to learn about the everyday materials that make a variety of special effects noises in the movies and will watch, and hear, a bee buzz above their heads.
Keep in Touch: Children will learn how they understand the world with their sense of touch and will also emphasize that some objects are safe to touch while others are not. The preschoolers will be presented with the challenge of identifying a variety of objects using only their sense of touch. They will also experiment with an interesting and innovative material to model their very own creation.
Science of Music: Boom, tap, smack, cha-cha-cha, listen to the sounds and rhythm of the science of music. Children will feel, hear and see the vibrations that help create music in this hands-on exploration.
Day 3
Color Lab: Preschoolers will be introduced to the exciting world of colors. They will make a new friend while learning about the colors of the rainbow and will experiment with their creative side during an activity on color mixing. Demonstrations will be conducted to introduce children to the primary colors as well as color mixing.
Lights On: What is light? Interactive and hands-on activities will assist preschoolers to understand light. How light helps us to see, how light can change colors and that light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow are some of the concepts introduced in this workshop.
Water Works: Water is more complicated than it looks and through this exciting workshop children will learn all about the different properties of water. They will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and so much more.
Day 4
Magnetic Attraction: Experience the poles and power of magnets in this hands-on workshop that even provides children with the opportunity to make their own magnet to take home.
Energy and Motion: Children explore the concept of energy and how energy gets things moving in this workshop that uses toys to help explain simple energy ideas. With very engaging activities, children will remember how energy and motion are related.
Shapes and Structures: Children will discover different shapes and structures by using different kinds of equipment like Geoboards and Magnatiles. They will create their own shapes and structures to take home.
Day 5
Let’s Measure!: Preschoolers will learn the basics of measurement during this workshop when they get to measure all kinds of objects using balance beam scales, bathroom scales and even their own feet! Children will be introduced to the concept of estimation and take home a measuring foot to cut out with their parents.
Digging for Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs are always a huge hit with children, especially preschoolers. They will be introduced to the differences between meat eating and plant eating animals and will have the opportunity to look at some dinosaur teeth up close. They will also work as paleontologists by participating in a mini dinosaur dig that will engage their attention as well as their scientific skills.
Space Frontiers: We will take a trip through the solar system and sign them up for the Mad Science Astronaut in Training Program, where they will learn all about the elements of space.