Hello from John

What a great place! I started the fall term with three classes and ended the term with seven. In the winter I will be teaching fourteen classes! The science classes have been a great experience for me and I hope you have found the change to be positive. I put a heavier emphasis on talking about the science and lightened the amount of hands on activity. Were about half and half right now which I feel is the best mix to keep the kids learning while having fun. I didn't follow the original syllabus, instead we covered the topics: Simple Machines, Liquid Density, Molecules and Atoms, Sound, and ended with Light.
During the Winter we will switch to Earth Science and cover:
Seasons, Water Cycle, Weather, Oceans, Plate Tectonics, Erosion, The Globe, Mapping, Volcanoes, Rocks.

Please bring to class tomorrow

Please bring a very small toy. Something along the lines of a lego man, or very small action figure or very small stuffed animal. Think of the size of item that might hang from a key ring. Also, this is optional - you might want a piece of fabric. If you bring it, it should be squarish in size and between 6" on a side - to bandana-sized. We are making parachutes tomorrow!

Syllabus - Phys Sci Fun 8-9

This is the syllabus for Physical Science Fun Ages 8-9. This syllabus may be subject to change based upon student interest (if we find something we wish to explore further for example.) Contrary to the original course description, we will not be doing any activities utilizing snacks.

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