College for Kids

Science:

Bathroom, Backyard & Kitchen Magic (Age 5+)

Learn how to whip up science projects at home using products found in your kitchen, bathroom or backyard.  Class will cover a different area or discipline of science each day including earth science, physics, biology and chemistry.  Students will use the scientific method in order to document outcomes in a science notebook.  Students will also receive worksheets so projects can be repeated at home or for a school science project.  Course price includes all project supplies.   Wear experiment-proof clothing!  Bridgit Lawson taught science classes with Mad ScienceÔ of Charleston and appeared in a weekly televised science segment. (5 meetings)
Cost/$84

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Slippery Slimy Science

Become a mad scientist in training and learn some fun science stuff!  Make ooze, a lava lamp, plastic milk, worms and other slimy take-home projects that are fun and will help you learn about scientific principles.  Students will use the scientific method in order to document outcomes in a science notebook.  Students will also receive worksheets so projects can be repeated at home or for a school science project.  Course price includes all project supplies.   Bring water and a light snack for break time.  Wear slime-proof clothing!  Bridgit Lawson (see Bathroom, Backyard & Kitchen Magic).  (5 meetings)
Cost/$84

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Marvelous Magnets (Age 5+)

Explore magnetic energy, find out what metals are magnetic, make your own compass and even find out how much iron is really in your breakfast cereal.  Students will use the scientific method in order to document outcomes in a science notebook.  Students will also receive worksheets so projects can be repeated at home or for a school science project.  Course price includes all project supplies.   Wear experiment-proof clothing!  Bridgit Lawson (see Bathroom, Backyard & Kitchen Magic).  (5 meetings)
Cost/$84

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Temperature, Water & Weather...Oh My!

Have fun making thermometers, barometers and a cloud in a bottle while learning about the water cycle and how it affects weather all over the planet!  Students will use the scientific method in order to document outcomes in a science notebook.  Students will also receive worksheets so projects can be repeated at home or for a school science project.  Course price includes all project supplies.   Wear experiment-proof clothing!  Bridgit Lawson (see Bathroom, Backyard & Kitchen Magic).  (4 meetings)
Jun 30-Jul 3                  M-TH              9 am-noon                    Cost/$68

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Can You Dig It? Exploring the Past with Archaeology

If you like mysteries, puzzles and learning about different places and people, then you may “dig” archaeology.  Students will explore Fort Hood’s past via hands-on activities and classroom demonstrations.  Hands-on activities will include excavating a miniature archaeological sandbox “site” and making a Native American craft.  Classroom demonstrations will include site mapping and making tools similar to those used by Central Texas natives from thousands of years ago.  All demonstrations and activities will be geared toward specific age groups.  Sunny Wood and the Fort Hood Cultural Resource Management staff have a variety of archaeological experiences to share including field experience from the Southwestern US to the Artic.  (1 meeting)
Age 5-8                      
Age 9-12                     Jun 27              FRI                  8:30 am-12:30 pm        Cost/$11

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CSI Junior (Age 9+)

Learn the basics of criminal investigation with an emphasis on terminology, fingerprinting, lifting prints on evidence and fingerprint comparison.  Course will also cover use of a light source in locating print evidence and demonstration of casting impression evidence (like tire and shoe impressions).  Students will get lots of hands-on experience so wear clothes that can get dirty!  Jon Cella is a retired police officer with 25 years of experience in law enforcement and law enforcement education.  (4 meetings)
Jul 8-17            T/TH                10:30 am-noon Cost/$28

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I Wanna' be a Nurse (Age 7+)

Explore the exciting history of nursing!   Students will learn how to take vital signs, use a stethoscope and move a “patient.”  Course will include observation, role playing, practicing with supervision, videos and games.  Please bring a sweater or jacket for comfort!  Delores Williams is an experienced clinical nurse with 26 years of teaching experience. Pricilla Clark has more than 14 years of nursing experience and has been teaching since 1999.  (1 meeting)
Cost/$14

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