STEM Adventures 2023-24
Hands-on science classes for learners ages 7 - 13 will be held at River Arts in Morrisville, VT on Tuesdays from 9:00 - 11:00.
Classes are taught by Rachel Rose of Growth Points Educational Services. Rachel has 0ver twenty years of experience in education- public, private, homeschool, and afterschool; kindergarten through eighth grade. Learn more about GPES and Rachel here or visit Growth Points Educational Services on Facebook.
To sign up for classes, email Rachel at growthpointsed@gmail.com with your first and last name, your child’s first name and age, and the best phone number to reach you.
Tuition varies by class; A non-refundable deposit of $25/child is required to secure a spot. The remainder of the tuition is due in full by or on the first day of class.
STEM Adventures
Ages 7 - 13 (limit of 12 students/class) Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 @ River Arts, Morrisville Five Sessions (courses) between September 5, 2023 and May 28, 2024
Session 1: September 5 – Oct. 10 (6 weeks) $200 Tiny Things: Learn to use a microscope to investigate tiny life in animals and plants. What are the building blocks of life and how are they similar and different among animals and plants?
Session 2: Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 (5 weeks) $175 Weather and Climate: Learn about the difference between weather and climate, the impact of human activity on climate and ways to mitigate our impact, temperature, types of precipitation, the water cycle, types of clouds, air pressure and currents, hurricanes and tornadoes, tools and gathering data. Art and hands-on projects will be incorporated into learning activities. We will make water cycle mobiles, models of types of clouds, yogurt container barometers, eggshell anemometers, and more.
Session 3: January 2 – February 20 (8 weeks) $260 Tinkering: Tinkering is a creative way to design and problem solve using common materials. Scientific concepts revolve around physics. Scientific practices of observation, deductive reasoning, and iterative problem solving are strongly at play. Students will enhance their transferable skills such as communication, collaboration, and perseverance. Always a favorite…more info coming soon.
Session 4: March 12 – April 16 (6 weeks) $200 Chemistry in Nature: Discover the role chemistry plays in the natural world. How do plants and animals use chemistry to keep themselves alive? Investigate the chemistry of water, soil, and your own body.
Session 5: April 30 – May 28 (5 weeks) $175 Simple Machines: Learn about the different types of simple machines and how they make work easier through hands-on activities and challenges. Knock over wooden pins with your catapult and trebuchet. Figure out how the smallest member of our group can move 50 pounds of sand up a ramp. Playgrounds are full of simple machines. How many can you use in your working model?
Questions? Email mail Rachel at growthpointsed@gmail.com
What Parents Are Saying…
My children loved Rachel’s classes. They were fun and engaging, but also academically challenging. My kids came home brimming with questions for further study and spent time recreating experiments and designs they learned in class. I can’t recommend Rachel highly enough. We look forward to participating in her courses in the future! - Corinna Bridges
