AGES 2-4 WITH AN ADULT
Nature Tots
Spring stories, crafts and songs join animals and simple science in this series made for tot/adult partners. This is as great way to make science a part of your active week. Choose a five or seven punch card out of our eight sessions and come when you and your nature tot decide. Weekly topics will be posted on our website in January and given out in class.
NT1: Wednesdays, Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
NT2: Thursdays, Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1; 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Five class punch card: $25 Member adult/child pair/$40 Non-member adult/child pair.Seven class punch card: $35 Member adult/child pair/$50 Non-member adult/child pair. Additional siblings receive a $10 discount!
AGES 4-6
Pint-Sized Professors
Toy Physics, Jr. - See why toys spin, swing or fly as we investigate the science behind everyday toys. Experiment with your own creations and discover how scientists “play.” You’ll take home your own creations and use some of ours in this fun physics class. PS1: Tues., Feb. 2, 9, 16; 3:30-4:45 p.m. $30 Members/$45 Non-members
Pond Play
See how our zoo pond “wakes up” in the spring as you investigate pond life. You’ll sample the water and look for microscopic critters, look for baby bugs and algae. On the way, you’ll hike through woods waking up to spring. In class, take a look at your samples and share what you’ve found.
PP1: Tues., Apr. 27; 3:30-4:45 p.m. $10 Members/$12 Non-members
AGES 7-10
Science Explorers
Toy Physics - Get ready for gizmos and gadgets as you learn about simple machines and discovery toys that teach, from gyroscopes and whirligigs to raceways and magnets. You will take home your own gizmos in this class that will get you thinking about how toys work.
SE1: Tues., Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9; 3:30-4:45 p.m.
$30 Members/$45 Non-members
Outdoor Explorers
Wear your sneakers and get ready to explore the great outdoors! From streams to pond, woods to field, we’ll check out the many varied habitats of Natural Science Center grounds. Science sleuths will be on the lookout for signs of spring in plant and animal life and will also try cool outdoor experiments and classroom investigations.
OE1: Tues., Apr. 6 and 13; 3:30-4:45 p.m.
$18 Members/$24 Non-members
Take a Hike
We’ll compare the last of winter with signs of spring as we investigate woods, streams and ponds at the Science Center and Country Park. Then we’ll return to the lab to look at some of the small critters and pond life we find. Wear sturdy shoes and prepare to dig into science for this hands-on hike!
TH1: Sat., Apr. 10; 10:00 a.m.- noon
$15 Members/$20 Non-members
HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES
Winter Wonderland
Have you ever wondered about winter? Join us as we investigate winter snow and ice, discover how animals and plants (and people, too) survive the cold, and learn how to build a fire and a shelter. Come wonder about winter with us! Come prepared to go outside each day with warm winter gear!
Grades 1-3 - WW1: Mon, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$40 Members/ $55 Non-members
Grades 4-6 - WW2: Wed., Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$40 Members/ $55 Non-members
Earth Science Rocks!
Earth science is a big field, relating to the physical Earth, its water and atmosphere. Sample some of the science fields, from geology to meteorology, with a little soil science and dino-digging thrown in. You’ll investigate weather phenomena, from local Greensboro thunder and lightning to earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes. Study different minerals and rocks, grow crystals and get the lowdown on dirt. You’ll also take a closer look at dinosaurs and fossils.
Grades 1-3 - HS1: Mon., Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 12, 19; 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
$65 Members/$85 Non-members
Grades 4-6 - HS2: Wed., Mar. 24, 31, 7, 14, 21, 28; 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
$65 Members/$85 Non-members
LEGOS
Beginner LEGOs
Ages 6-7
Our youngest engineers learn about building challenges, teamwork and creative innovation with our favorite building blocks. Classes have both directed assignments and creative free-building time to apply lessons with gears and pulleys, shapes and sizes. One session per child, please.
BL1: Wed., Feb. 24; Mar. 3, 10, 17; 3:30-4:45 p.m.
BL2: Fri., Feb. 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19; 3:30-4:45 p.m.
$40 Members/$55 Non-members
EARLY (Engineering And Robotics Learned Young) LEGOs
Ages 8-10
We’re back with our ever-popular LEGO engineering!
Check here in early January for class schedules!
LEGO Robotics
Ages 11-16
Experience LEGOs in a way you have never done before! We will build and program fully autonomous robots from LEGOs and RoboLab software. Everyone will have a hands-on opportunity to test his/her ability to solve an assortment of past FIRST LEGO League mission games. LEGO Robotics uses a combination of programmable RCX and NXT bricks. All robotic actions are programmed by the participants and operate autonomously.
LR1: Thurs., April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27; 3:15–4:45 p.m.
$70 Members/$85 Non-members
