Do you have a young child interested in many branches of science?  Rather than focusing on one specific theme or area of science, we will look at many different branches and will begin to see how they relate to each other.  This class, the third level in the series, continues to cover beginning science concepts in the four areas of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth/Space Science. 

The main methods of learning are through PowerPoint explanations, scientific demonstrations, and science journaling.  

--Chemistry--
Week 1 - Evaporation and Condensation
               --Changes in water particles and the basis for water cycle.

--Biology--
Week 2 - Skeletal & Muscular System
                --How animals move.
Week 3 - Skeletal Systems in Animals
               --Body structure in animals and the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Week 4 - The Nervous System
               --How the nervous system controls the body and its movements.
Week 5 - The Digestive System
               --How our internal organs are designed to help us get energy for our movements from our food.

--Physics--
Week 6 - Inertia
                --Left alone, things in motion stay in motion and things at rest stay at rest.
Week 7 - Friction
                --Concept of friction and everyday applications.

--Earth and Space Science--
Week 8 - Gravity II
                --A closer look at gravity, freefall, and the difference between mass and weight.

**Class Format**
This is a flexible schedule class with NO live meetings.

Monday
              --Weekly Video Posted.  Prerecorded instructional videos will be 6-10 minutes in length.
              --Homework assignments posted.  Homework is due Friday.
              --Students create an entry in their science journal based on the video. 

Wednesday
              --Deadline to share science journal.  

Friday
               --Homework due.  Students may choose from several options that may include an experiment, scavenger hunt, worksheet, book, or other small assignment.