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!
April 2022
Chemical Reactions
Wednesday, April 13, 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
Earth Day
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn why Earth is a special planet, what the Earth is made out of, threatened/endangered species on Earth, and ways we can help the health of our planet. This lesson will include and Earth Day take-home craft.
Pollinator Protectors
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will learn what a pollinator is, how pollinators benefit their ecosystems, what types of creatures can be pollinators, common pollinators in our back yard, and things we can do to protect pollinators. This lesson will include a pollinators take home craft.
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Estuary Exploration
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 @ 4pm-5pm
Location: River Center
In this lesson students will be conducting a biodiversity survey in the estuary by using various nets to collect marine organisms in the water. This class will be outside in the shallow water, water-shoes are required, nets will be provided.