This course brings science to life for kids who thrive on hands-on exploration and collaboration. Real science isn’t about memorizing facts — it’s about testing ideas, asking questions, and seeing results.

This course is flexible and welcoming:

Drop in anytime — each week is a self-contained topic and lab, no prior weeks required.

Or stay for the year — experience a full sequence of NGSS-aligned life, Earth, and physical science.

Every week follows a two-session format:

Day 1: Dive into a big science question through discussion and problem-solving.

Day 2: A hands-on lab using simple household supplies where to experiment, compare results, and share discoveries as a team.

✨ You won’t just hear about science, you practice it together. Each session builds confidence, collaboration, and real scientific skills that last far beyond the lab.

Course Topics by Quarter:

Quarter 1: Life Science – Living Systems

• Ecosystems and energy transfer (Food Web Lab)
• Adaptations and survival (Beak Simulation)
• Cells and microbiology (Water Drop Microscope, Mold Growth Study)
• Human impact on the environment (Oil Spill Cleanup Challenge)

Quarter 2: Physical Science – Matter & Motion

• States of matter and phase changes (Phase Change Modeling)
• Physical vs. chemical changes (Reaction Lab)
• Forces and motion (Balloon Rocket, Friction Test)
• Energy transfer in systems (Elastic Launcher, Solar Heating Test)
• Magnetism and electricity (Magnetic Maze)

Quarter 3: Earth & Space Science – Our Planet in Motion

• Weather patterns and atmosphere (Anemometer Lab)
• Earth’s water systems (Water Cycle in a Bag)
• Natural disasters (Forecasting Simulation)
• Plate tectonics (Tectonic Plate Model)
• Solar system motion and moon phases (Planet Orbit Model, Moon Simulation)

Quarter 4: Applied Science – Innovation & Big Questions

• Human body systems (Body Systems Response Lab)
• Homeostasis and adaptation (Recovery Simulation)
• Natural resources and sustainability (Resource Simulation)
• Engineering and design challenges (Water Collection Device, Open Investigation)
• Great scientific mysteries (Student-Choice Investigation)