Fall 2021: Little ‘Thinkers & Doers’ – Wacky World of Water

Description

Chemistry – The Wacky World of Water

DISCOVER big ideas about the very small! On a hot day, a nice cold glass of water is very refreshing, but have you ever wondered, what is water? What is water made of? STEAMwhiz LIttle ‘Thinkers & Doers’ will develop deep fundamentals about ‘The Wacky World of Water’ and its unique chemistry. Through hands-on challenges, Little ‘Thinkers & Doers’ will investigate what water is made of, how it can exist in (3) different states, and many other amazing properties that water possesses while learning exactly what makes water so wonderful and powerful!

TEST your questions! Get hands-on with billions-and-billions of water molecules using scientific tools, procedures, and 3D modeling. Each test that your little ‘Thinkers & Doers’ will also design and conduct will make abstract serious concrete, and be seriously fun!

ANALYZE your results! Find the small moments of “ah-ha!” while collecting data from investigations, analyzing graphs, tables, graphics, and lab demonstrations. Brainstorm, manipulate variables, test, collect data and analyze results.

CREATE your own 3D molecular models and much more! Little ‘Thinkers & Doers’ will use the engineering design process to create the ultimate ‘Show-What-You-Know’ Wacky World of Water Challenge, using both high and low-tech tools such as CAD software, 3-D printing, and more! While making keen observations, asking insightful questions, and learning exciting new things, your STEAMwhiz little ‘Thinker & Doer’ will also be creating and developing their growth mindset with the time and space to fail & succeed!

What we are doing now!!

Session details

What is it? A 10-week guided science course + 2-weeks of additional fun

• A 1 hr. weekly, in-person lab for 10-weeks from Sep. 13th – Dec 10th, that will stimulate your children to use and develop their analytical and critical thinking skills
• Gather your Learning POD (3 to 6 lab participants) and let STEAMwhiz do the rest!
• 2 weeks are included for makeups and a class field trip! This semester we will go leaf-peeping at Lake George!

Who is Little 'Thinkers & Doers' for?

• Ages 5-7 yr olds (Grouped developmentally)
• Homeschoolers, eLearners, & In-Person Students
• The STEAMwhiz Lab is located in Guilderland, NY.
• Parents are welcome to stay and access private lab streaming from the comfort of their car live on their mobile device from our parking drive (or @home), or take a much-needed break to run an errand or two.

Time Commitment? 1 hour each week for 10-weeks

• Together with your Learning POD, select your day and time above

Course Goals? In this series of hands-on, inquiry labs, students will be able to identify, describe, apply, and understand:

• • Chemistry is the study of matter
  • Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level
  • Matter is made up of extremely tiny particles called atoms and molecules.
  • Atoms and molecules make up the three common states of matter on Earth—solids, liquids, and gases.
  • The particles of a liquid are attracted to one another, are in motion, and are able to move past one another.
  • Being a solid, liquid, or gas is a property of a substance.
  • Atoms are made of extremely tiny particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Protons and neutrons are in the center of the atom, making up the nucleus.
  • Electrons surround the nucleus.
  • Protons have a positive charge.
  • Electrons have a negative charge.
  • Neutrons have no charge.
  • Since opposite charges attract, protons and electrons attract each other.
  • The periodic table is a chart containing information about the atoms that make up all matter.

Instructors? The STEAM Team

STEAM-Team or Dream Team? 😉 This lab is taught by STEAMwhiz’s lead educator Allie P. She is certified in K-6th education, published STEM education work in a peer-reviewed journal, and has over 15 years of classroom experience and curriculum development. The lab is overseen by STEAMwhiz’s scientist Dr. J who holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences has worked as a physicist at premier U.S. research institutions, as well as an engineer at fortune 500 companies, and authored over a dozen publications in top-tier journals. Together they are driven by their passion to empower students to develop their analytical and critical thinking, necessary to prepare them for the future.

COVID-19 Safety

At STEAMwhiz we are guided by the best-known science and follow the most conservative, best practices to ensure your children and our educators are safe.

• Sick/Symptomatic Guidelines – any child that shows any symptoms that are related to, been in contact with, or contracted COVID-19 within the last 14 days should stay home. Related symptoms include but are not limited to: fever, runny nose, shortness/difficulty breathing, cough,  loss of taste or smell, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, diarrhea. If you have any doubt please contact us before bringing your child.
• Temperature checks – all people entering the lab will be required to have their temperature taken via a non-contact infrared thermometer.
• HVAC system – The STEAMwhiz lab has a dedicated air handler that is constantly filtering air 24hr a day and 7 days a week. The MERV filters being used are rated eleven or better and have been tested in our labs to remove particles down to 0.1 microns (similar to N95 masks).
• Laboratory Decontamination – On top of the air being cleansed 24/7, the STEAMwhiz lab is decontaminated after every session. All hard surfaces are wiped down using a bleach solution and the lab is exposed to UVC radiation nightly.
• Masks – Your child we be required to wear a mask within the STEAMwhiz lab.
• Social distancing – There will be a maximum of 6 children per session in the lab and social distancing protocols will be followed.

Billing

Reserve your spot today and pay later! The first billing cycle starts on Sep. 13, 2021, and will be automatically billed each subsequent month on Oct. 13th and Nov. 13th.