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Science Saturdays returns!

Science Saturdays returns on February 1st (in just six days!). This program meets on the following dates from 10am to 12pm at 527 Rogers Avenue. The registration fee includes all materials and snack. For a limited time, get 15% off when registering for all eleven sessions. To register your young scientist, visit http://www.kiddiescience.com/Register.html These sessions fill up fast, so register today!

2/1 Dinosaurs
Go on an imaginary trip to prehistoric times to learn about dinosaurs. Take on the role of a paleontologist and excavate your own fossil! Learn how to classify dinosaurs as either plant or meat eaters (or both!).

2/8 Boogers, Guts, and More!
The human body is amazing and gross! Learn all you ever wanted to know about boogers, guts, farts, and more through some hands-on and sometimes stinky experiments.

2/15 Chemical Reactions
Your young chemist will explore what happens when two items are mixed and why that happens. We will explore the Scientific Method while mixing up some fun concoctions.

2/22 Food Science
They say you are what you eat. We explore different foods and conduct experiments to determine what exactly is in the foods we eat.

3/8 Marine Biology
Explore various marine creatures and compare their anatomy via a dissection. Get hands-on with an octopus and a squid and learn how their adaptations help them survive in the ocean.

3/15 Earth Science
Learn what makes our planet unique via nature-based experiments. We will explore rocks, mountains, volcanoes, islands, and much more!

3/22 Science Magic
Your young scientist will learn how to implement simple scientific concepts to create some amazing magic!

3/29 Weather Explorers
Your young meteorologist will explore the water cycle and learn how to identify different types of clouds. We will learn about the forces that affect our weather and the information scientists use to forecast the weather.

5/3 Green Thumb Gardeners
We will explore the structure of plants through a hands-on experiment. We will also learn about composting and create a terrarium to take home.

5/10 The Science of Colors
What is color? We will answer this question through some hands-on experiments and explorations. We will explore rainbows, refraction, and what the color black is comprised of.

5/17 There's a Zoo in Here!
Lizards, mammals, and invertebrates, oh my! The zoo is coming back to the classroom. Learn about living things and get up close and personal with some furry (and not so furry) animal friends.

~Ms. Carmenwww.KiddieScience.com

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