Fall 2008
SEPTEMBER 13
Grades 2/3
- Simple Machines I
How do simple machines help us do work? Do simple machines make our work easier? Can you set up a machine that can ring a bell? How else could you use this machine? What else could you make with the parts? How do small, simple machines work together to do big jobs? Come build and discover how simple machines work together as parts of complex machines. - What’s the Matter? I
In this exciting hands on class you will discover answers to questions like – What makes up matter? Does all matter have mass, weight, volume, and density? Can the properties of substances change? Can substances combine to form new substances and what are ‘phase changes’ anyway? Do you know anything about the periodic table? Can you change the properties of glue?
What’s all the clatter? Come learn about matter!
Grades 4/5
- Logic Games I
So you like to play games? What is the likelihood that you will win? What is the probability that you will lose? What are the chances that you and your opponent will tie the game? Are you sure?? Come learn, explore and develop statistical skills and concepts through creative hands-on experiences! Let the games begin! - Whodunnit? I
For this class you’ll quickly shift into detective mode, to try to solve the mystery of whodunit! What sort of evidence would you collect, and how? What special tools would you need to analyze the clues? How would you identify likely suspects? Learn all about Forensics as you discover how to sort out misleading clues form real clues, and match the crime scene evidence to the bandit.
Grades 6/7/8
- Research I : What size are your genes?
Scientist probe, poke, handle, observe, question, think up theories, test ideas, jump to conclusions, make mistakes, revise, synthesize, communicate, disagree, and discover. Students can understand science as a process only if they are free to think and act like scientist. Participate in authentic research as MASA works like the University of Central Florida to discover answers to the latest research questions! In this class, using the scientific method students will design experiments and define research questions such as, What is a gene? How are genes measured? and Where are genes found? Be sure to wear your blue ones!
OCTOBER 4
Grades 2/3
- Simple Machines II
How do simple machines help us do work? Do simple machines make our work easier? How do small, simple machines work together to do big jobs? Come build and discover how simple machines work together as parts of complex machines.
- What’s All The Clatter?
Come learn more about matter! What makes up matter? Does all matter have mass, weight, volume, and density? Can the properties of substances change? Can substances combine to form new substances and what are ‘phase changes’ anyway? Do you know anything about the periodic table? What’s all the clatter? Come learn about matter!
Grades 4/5
- Logic Games II
So you like to play games? What is the likelihood that you will win? What is the probability that you will lose? What are the chances that you and your opponent will tie the game? Are you sure?? Come learn, explore and develop statistical skills and concepts through creative hands-on experiences! Let the games begin! - Whodunnit II
For this class you’ll quickly shift into detective mode, to try to solve the mystery of whodunit! What sort of evidence would you collect, and how? What special tools would you need to analyze the clues? How would you identify likely suspects? Learn all about Forensics as you discover how to sort out misleading clues form real clues, and match the crime scene evidence to the bandit.
Grades 6/7/8
- Research II : What size are your genes?
Scientist probe, poke, handle, observe, question, think up theories, test ideas, jump to conclusions, make mistakes, revise, synthesize, communicate, disagree, and discover. Students can understand science as a process only if they are free to think and act like scientist. Participate in authentic research as MASA works like the University of Central Florida to discover answers to the latest research questions! In this class, they will research Gel Electrophoresis and what triggers eye and hair color.
NOVEMBER 8
Grades 2/3
- Wacky Inventions I
Think of something you would like to improve. Maybe you want skates with better brakes or a clock that tells you what the weather is like. Develop the skills of designers and inventors. Work with a team to design, build and test your own new inventions. Leverage your knowledge of forces, simple machines and conservation of energy to design and build a complex contraption to complete a simple task. Become the ultimate mechanical engineer, then design and build your own machine. - Whodunnit? I
For this class you’ll quickly shift into detective mode, to try to solve the mystery of whodunit! What sort of evidence would you collect, and how? What special tools would you need to analyze the clues? How would you identify likely suspects? Learn all about Forensics as you discover how to sort out misleading clues form real clues, and match the crime scene evidence to the bandit.
Grades 4/5
- Logic Games III
So you like to play games? What is the likelihood that you will win? What is the probability that you will lose? What are the chances that you and your opponent will tie the game? Are you sure?? Come learn, explore and develop statistical skills and concepts through creative hands-on experiences! Let the games begin! - Gadgets and Gizmos I
Solve engineering design challenges, using science and creativity. How do small, simple machines work together to do big jobs? Come build and discover how simple machines work together as parts of complex machines. Develop your knowledge and skills of forces, simple machines and conservation of energy as you design and build Rube Goldberg machines and other complex contraptions to complete simple tasks! Become the ultimate engineer!
Grades 6/7/8
- Research I : Cells Are Us!
Students can understand science as a process only if they are free to think and act like scientist. Participate in authentic research as MASA works like the University of Central Florida to discover answers to the latest research questions! Students will find cells, collect all types of cells, and then develop and define research questions. Students will develop a hypothesis, design an experiment, identify the independent variable and controls, collect data, analyze data and graph the results.
DECEMBER 6
Grades 2/3
- Wacky Inventions II
Think of something you would like to improve. Maybe you want skates with better brakes or a clock that tells you what the weather is like. Develop the skills of designers and inventors. Work with a team to design, build and test your own new inventions. Leverage your knowledge of forces, simple machines and conservation of energy to design and build a complex contraption to complete a simple task. Become the ultimate mechanical engineer, then design and build your own machine. - Whodunnit II
For this class you’ll quickly shift into detective mode, to try to solve the mystery of whodunit! What sort of evidence would you collect, and how? What special tools would you need to analyze the clues? How would you identify likely suspects? Learn all about Forensics as you discover how to sort out misleading clues form real clues, and match the crime scene evidence to the bandit.
Grades 4/5
- Logic Games IV
So you like to play games? What is the likelihood that you will win? What is the probability that you will lose? What are the chances that you and your opponent will tie the game? Are you sure?? Come learn, explore and develop statistical skills and concepts through creative hands-on experiences! Let the games begin!
- Gadgets and Gizmos II
Solve engineering design challenges, using science and creativity. How do small, simple machines work together to do big jobs? Come build and discover how simple machines work together as parts of complex machines. Develop your knowledge and skills of forces, simple machines and conservation of energy as you design and build Rube Goldberg machines and other complex contraptions to complete simple tasks! Become the ultimate engineer!
Grades 6/7/8
- Research II: Cells Are Us!
Students can understand science as a process only if they are free to think and act like scientist. Participate in authentic research as MASA works like the University of Central Florida to discover answers to the latest research questions! In this class, they will develop and define research questions about single cell organisms and multicellular organisms. Students will learn to define a research question, develop a hypothesis, design an experiment, identify the independent variable and controls, collect data, analyze data and graph the results.
*PLEASE NOTE: Each class is in and of its own. I, II, III, and IV does not indicate levels or progression.
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