In this ongoing class, learners will learn the process of experimental design by conducting hands on investigations on a variety of topics each week. They will be presented with a question at the beginning of the session, make a hypothesis, then identify control, independent, and dependent variables. Following along with the teacher, they will then conduct the experiment themselves, using common household materials, analyze, and communicate results, and make a scientific conclusion about the science.  Students will be asked to keep a journal or notebook, and all materials and handouts will be posted the Sunday before each class.

Week 1: The "O" Wing : Does the size of the wing on an O Wing plane affect the distance it flies?
Week 2 The M & M Lab : Does the temperature of the water affect the time it takes for the candy to dissolve? 
Week 3: Move It! Does the mass of an object affect the amount of force needed to move it?
Week 4 Swinging:  the length of a pendulum affect the number of times it swings in one minute?
Week 5: Blast Off!  Does the length of a catapult affect how far an object will move when launched?
Week 6 Balloon Races: Does the amount of air in a balloon affect the distance it flies?
Week 7 Marble Run: Does the number of marbles hit affect the number that rolls away?
Week 8: Weight Lifter: Does the length of the support beam affect the amount of effort needed to lift a load?

After week 8, the class cycle will begin again with week 1.