Science with Sam
JOIN US AT THE RIVER CENTER FOR OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS!
On select Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, join our Scientist Sam for different science activities for our K-5th grade aged children.
Activities will include garden exploration and hands-on opportunities with wildlife.
Each month has a different theme!
December 2021
Rocks Rock!
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
Students learn all about the various rocks on earth, what they are, how they form, and what we can learn from them. They will learn the rock cycle, where specific rocks can be found, and what changes and shapes rocks over time. Students will conduct rock experiments to identify different types of rocks.
Powerful Pollution
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
Students will learn about the powerful impact pollution has on ecosystems, in particular marine habitats. Students will learn the degrade rate of various types of pollution and discuss how different trash items can affect wildlife. Students will conduct an activity and brainstorm solutions to pollution problems in our community and waterways.
January 2022
Fashion a Fish
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn about fish morphology, the variation of physical features and characteristics between different fish species. They will learn about body, fin, and mouth shape and how these features can tell us about the lifestyle of a species. Students will design and make their own craft fish, plus create a story about their fish’s lifestyle using the knowledge gained from the class.
Orienteering
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
In this lesson students will learn the four cardinal directions and how to navigate with them. Students will learn how to use a compass, how to pace steps, how to read a map, how to navigate with a map and compass, and how to judge distance. Students will practice plotting and navigating a course before starting a game of Compass-Ball, design to help them learn the cardinal directions.
Sea Urchin Lab
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn all about Sea Urchins by running simple experiments to test their senses and see how they function. Students will gain an understanding of how simple creatures function and interact with their world compared to creatures like us. Students will get a chance to see and touch urchins up-close.
Registration will open January 1st
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Carnivores
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
In this lesson students will learn about the food chain and learn what a carnivore is. Students will learn about various carnivores of the world (not all are animals!), what their role in an ecosystem is, all things a carnivore needs to survive, and why they are important to us. Students will play an outdoor game highlighting the function of carnivores in nature.
Life of Leaves
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn the purpose of a leaf, how plants use them, how animals use them, and their basic functions. Students will venture into the River Center Garden to see leaves in action and collect a few to create various leaf crafts.
Birds of a Feather
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
In this lesson students will learn about the various lifestyles of birds, how to/where to spot birds (Birding), how to identify common bird calls, and how to recognize bird families. Students will take a guided hike through the trails at JILONA, with binoculars, searching for birds of the area.
Registration opens February 1st
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Chemical Reactions
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will conduct experiments to witness and learn about various chemical reactions. Students will be provided materials to conduct individual experiments at their table and collective experiments as a group. Some experiments will be take-home optional, all student experiments will be assisted by leaders and volunteers
Animal Adaptations
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn what an adaptation is, how animals use adaptations, and the various shapes and forms of adapting in nature. Students will understand that adaptation is not always easy and may take species multiple generations to fully adapt.
Flower Fun
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn what a flower is, how plants use them, how animals use them and why they are important to us. Students will take a guided walk through the River Center Garden collecting flowers to craft with and discovering animals that use flowers in nature.
Registration opens March 1st
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