SUMMER BREAK SESSION 2024

NOTE: I will refund for weeks families are on vacation who will not be watching the recordings later on - please notify me by Sunday that fee is paid.  NOTE:  I always allow the class recordings to publish automatically for ease of viewing.  :)

This hands-on class will use art and experiments to teach a brief overview of science standards. Each 2- to 3-day theme will use videos, books, simple worksheets (not a lot of writing), art and experiments to teach an overview of the main concept for that particular standard. Depending on the age of your child, this class will either be a great review or introduction.

Students will need to be somewhat independent (parents welcome to sit and help off screen.) There is a lot of interactive engagement for this class - especially for experiments and art projects. Having said that, I welcome students with disabilities such as ADHD, ADD, high functioning autism, etc as well as all typical learning students. Please plan your “home support” accordingly. 

*All supply lists will be out 2-weeks prior so you have time to gather the materials needed for class. NOTE: topics may change slightly if supplies are not available or new research is more exciting for the kids, however you will be given advanced notice. 

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SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE:

Week of June 17:  TUES 18th Day 1:  Flavored Ice-Cream in a Bag
                               THURS 20th Day 2:  Dissolving Ink T-shirt

MATERIALS list: 

TUESDAY 18th -- ICE CREAM IN A BAG
        - salt: @ 1/2 to 1 cup
        - sugar: @ 1-2 TBSP
        - WHOLE milk - any flavor (plain, chocolate, strawberry): @ 1/2 cup
        - heavy cream or half n half: 1/4 cup
        - vanilla extract
        - favorite sugared juice (**IF your child would like both ice cream and 
           a slushie OR if you would like to make a slushie instead of ice-cream)
        - Access to 1/2 gallon bag of ice (I would have extra ice)
        - gallon baggie
        - sandwich baggie
        - OPTIONAL:  ice cream toppings like sprinkles, candy, crushed cookies

IF YOUR CHILD WOULD LIKE BOTH Ice Cream and a Slushie, you can put 2 baggies in the gallon bag of ice at the same time. 

THURSDAY 20th -- CREATE CAMP T-SHIRT
        - spray bottle
        - 70% rubbing alcohol
        - new or used white t-shirt (may bring 2)
        - aluminum foil or cardboard to put inside shirt
        - colored PERMANENT markers (need to work well)

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Week of June 24:  EARTH CHANGES - Build a VOLCANO and Erupt  

MATERIALS list: 

        - two (2) 4 oz bags of white Model Magic
        - 1 Plastic cup - medium size (not large)
        - small plastic or paper plate
        - Acrylic paint - reds, yellows, oranges, browns
        - baking soda
        - white vinegar
        - red food coloring
        - liquid dish soap
        - candy pop rocks - 1 to 2 little bags
        - carbonated soda or water
        - Alka-seltzer (about 4-5 packets)
        - 9x12 pan for “eruption” 

NOTE:  we typically have time to create a small lava lamp also  :)
        - jar or glass
        - food coloring (any color)
        - water
        - vegetable oil
        - Alka-Seltzer packets

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Week of July 1:   FROG LIFE CYCLE + POND HABITAT (Metamorphosis)

**NOTE - due to the 4th of July holiday, class will be held on:
                 Tuesday (2nd) & Wednesday (3rd)

MATERIALS list:

        - 7-8 roughly two-inch or so flat SMOOTH river rocks
          (I bought mine but you can collect them also)
        - white ACRYLIC paint + paint brush
        - colored PERMANENT markers
        - medium size paper plate
        - construction paper
        - glue, scissors

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Week of July 7:  SOLAR SYSTEM STEM PROJECT 

**NOTE - due to family visiting, class will be held on:
                 Wednesday (10th) & Thursday (11th)

Materials list:

10% coupon code: DIYFUN

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1556855742/personalizable-diy-kit-solar-system?ref=yr_purchases

Acrylic paints OR markers

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Week of July 14:  NO CLASSES

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Week of July 21:  

TUESDAY:  FINISH SOLAR SYSTEM + Begin Lady Bug Life Cycle 

THURSDAY:   LADY BUG LIFE CYCLE (View Lady Bug Kit) + Activity

Materials List:

1.	Bring Ladybug Land + Larvae + paperwork inside kit
2.	Crayons or markers
3.	Construction Paper
4.	Piece of cardboard the size of the construction paper 
        (we are going to glue them together)
5.	Liquid White Glue 
6.	Glue Stick
7.	Clay for life cycle (COLORED) - I bought this from Amazon but most 
        any clay will work (play doh will not work)


   *** AMAZON LINK:  https://www.amazon.com/Modeling-Clay-Kit-CiaraQ-Non-Toxic/dp/B099QBXLMH/ref=sr_1_7_sspa?crid=2VQ0KEOWTBAMB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LGEAojORm0JjIZnWMzIUevEyzK5NHisSAsv2H13eWNiKrCIZMvGwiY9Wxx5pH0NJ6GEi9GpyCo2cFRr0pNhBaz1l5WQDX_V6EZFhwYcvt66s9iruP2z8U6L-IuRsja78FE35-V1SOHpKDL3Ni2x8PoI2UfL0Piwf8ExOzwKfiMjFFGjCmGibizQNxn2bIv070Yk4fnZ_uQyrqHRmnDrZVe2dhok6Vb3ns_IxuSmyvf4.cirakqnJuOIvVh4l2F-XiBH4kHSjbEvnkTyk65ZgFGI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Air+dry+clay+for+kids&qid=1720422040&sprefix=air+dry+clay+for+kids%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-7-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

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Week of July 28:  BUILD A SOLAR OVEN - Making S’mores 

MATERIALS list:  

1.  Container roughly the size of a personal pan pizza box.  
     (I used a box that came from a gift.)
2.  Black Construction Paper
3.  Glue Stick or Liquid Glue
4.  Kitchen Tin Foil
5.  Bamboo stick from past project (or any stick)
6.  Kitchen plastic wrap
7.   Strong tape such as duct tape / packing tape (scotch tape not strong enough) 
        – going to hold lid on
8.  Hershey Chocolate Bar
9.  Mini Marshmallows
10. Graham Crackers

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Week of August 4:  

TUESDAY:  Finish Ladybug Craft 

                    ** Bring chemistry kit in case we end early**


THURSDAY:  Begin CHEMISTRY WEEK!

Materials List:

1.	ORDER:  Creativity for Kids Magical Mixing DIY Sensory Science Kit

          AMAZON LINK:  
          https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083YW195K?psc=1&ref=product_details

2.	NOTE: I am working on gathering any extra kitchen supplies like baking soda that you might need if your child would like to do some experiments more than once. 

That list is coming soon. 

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Week of August 11:  THURSDAY 15th CLASS ONLY
                                   CHEMISTRY KIT
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Week of August 18:   DOUGH CIRCUITS!

1.  LED Diode Lights

     *** AMAZON LINK:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PG84V17?psc=1&smid=ATHZ0BI0D2RLH&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp

2.  Play Doh Brand (I bought a party pack that has more colors with smaller containers
      however any Play Doh brand packs will work)

     *** AMAZON LINK:  https://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-Party-Dough-assorted-colors/dp/B01J7WB866/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MDOYKOO0M2RC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B71xpu8ETkFWQtZR_CU9iItFiUjdMUJh1Si11_tWYTZomobNJSw0ZjP4zXH7L80lOprP-Sh6NvnAHSaio5eVJDDTTXKYBzpUEO8p6vbGgTAAHS_m14BgNxPwv7y7cEUAnYEO8yVGZ9HJLG9saQreRv3PwzWTTt_AzpIhrWY-LJnMxXRT2tEufQ0jeeLkdH19y50uxAqjFel_m04qtDAP-uLtLCrT--ash58ntZ9DyM5FFpMIau97FsL4-D04Gj30YllsCJ2ciP_y_8ZzPbripH8sEhL_Bj_VW0b27JvfYeY.f9Ph771EzdRGG7Lml2ubkDfNtyZagVEJj5J1zAkBZhE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Play-doh+party+pack&qid=1720931011&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=play-doh+party+pack%2Ctoys-and-games%2C145&sr=1-2

3.  Cream of Tartar (3-5 oz container)
4.  Salt

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Week of August 25:  TBD

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TOPICS BELOW WERE FROM SUMMER 2023:

Weeks of June 19th & 26th (2 week lesson):  What's in Outer Space? Learn About & Build the Solar System
NOTE: if we finish our solar systems early I will send a 1-day project.
** MATERIALS Kit to ORDER:  
https://www.etsy.com/listing/499547021/styrofoam-smoothfoam-solar-system-kit?ref=cart

Week of July 3rd:   
WEDNESDAY:  finish Solar System
THURSDAY:  Chlorophyl (Photosynthesis)

Week of July 10th"  Homemade "Chia Pet" - Parts of a Seed, Growth, Photosynthesis
** MATERIALS:
1. For “HAIR” : Choose FAST growing seeds you would like:  Chia Seeds, Cat Grass Seeds, Alfalfa Seeds (we are making “hair” so no bean seeds)
2. Container OPTIONS - you need 3 containers: (1) cut off bottom 3 inches of 20oz soda container (2) individual yogurt container (3) individual pudding cups
3. Soil from yard or potting soil
4. Acrylic paint
5. Googly eyes (6) - optional (can use buttons or little gems - whatever you have for eyes)
6. Any other sparkly or glue-on accessories your child would like to use on the container
7. Construction paper OR foam paper for feet / shoes 
8. I will be sending papers to print out.

Week of July 17th:  Chia Pet + Kitchen Chemistry Experiments Week!
     TUESDAY:  Chia Pet + photosynthesis + lava lamp if time permits
     THURSDAY: beginning of Chemistry Week (should last 3 days)
** MATERIALS: PURCHASE KIT:
https://www.amazon.com/UNGLINGA-Experiments-4-6-8-10-Educational-Chemistry/dp/B0BYMFYN4B/ref=sr_1_69?crid=34MLIIAB7ZB8C&keywords=chemistry+kit+for+kids+5-7&qid=1688966125&sprefix=Chemistry+kit%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-69

Week of July 24th:  Chemistry Experiments Week!
MATERIALS: KIT NEEDED:   https://www.amazon.com/UNGLINGA-Experiments-4-6-8-10-Educational-Chemistry/dp/B0BYMFYN4B/ref=sr_1_69?crid=34MLIIAB7ZB8C&keywords=chemistry+kit+for+kids+5-7&qid=1688966125&sprefix=Chemistry+kit%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-69

Week of July 31st:
TUESDAY Aug 1st - Last Day of Chemistry Kit
MATERIALS: KIT NEEDED:   https://www.amazon.com/UNGLINGA-Experiments-4-6-8-10-Educational-Chemistry/dp/B0BYMFYN4B/ref=sr_1_69?crid=34MLIIAB7ZB8C&keywords=chemistry+kit+for+kids+5-7&qid=1688966125&sprefix=Chemistry+kit%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-69

THURSDAY Aug 3rd:  Create clay sea turtle life cycle parts for craft project for the week of July 31st
MATERIALS: 
1. Model Magic or any air drying clay
2. Acrylic or kids washable paint
3. Brushes

Week of July 31st: Sea Turtle Life Cycle Craft
MATERIALS:  
1. Model Magic or any air drying clay
2. Cup of dry sand 
3. Liquid white glue
4. 11x17 (roughly) size cardboard flat piece (from box will do)
5.  Acrylic paint
6. Construction paper
7. Glue stick, scissors, crayons


Week of TBD: Different Sounds of Rain Sticks:  DIY Music
** MATERIALS:
1.  Two (2) Paper Towel (or longer - wrapping paper) tubes
2.  Assorted "Seeds/Rice":  Bean, Lentil, Rice etc
3.  Pipe Cleaners (3-5)
4.  Rubber Bands (4-6)
5.  Construction Paper
6.  Paint Markers or something similar to decorate
7.  NOTE:  May be adding more materials

Other Topics:  Food Chain Art, Edible Science

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TOPICS BELOW WERE FROM SUMMER 2022:

Week of June 20:  Life Cycle of a Plant Art + Seed Planting + Plant Stem Activity
MATERIALS:  
        - celery with “leaves” at top
        - food coloring
        - small 3”-4” terracotta pot for painting
        - acrylic paint & brush
        - veggie and flower seeds
        - 2 quart baggies 
        - paper towels

MONDAY June 27:  FINISH Plant Life Cycle

WEDNESDAY June 29:  FINISH Plant NEEDS + Paint rocks for frog life cycle. 

Week of July 4: *NOTE - due to the 4th holiday, class will be held on Tuesday (5th) & Wednesday (6th):   
TUESDAY July 5 + WEDNESDAY July 6:  Frog Life Cycle & Habitat (Metamorphosis) + How a frog’s tongue works!
MATERIALS list - (Purchase or Collect)
        - 6-8 two-inch or so flat river rocks for painting
         - white acrylic paint
        - colored sharpie markers
        - paper plate
        - construction paper
        - glue, scissors 

Week of July 11:  
          - Monday, July 11th:  FINISH Frog Life Cycle + Pond Habitat
—-different theme—-
          - Wednesday, July 13:  Make “Ice Cream in a Bag”

Week of July 18:   Earth Changes - Build a Volcano and Erupt  
MATERIALS to Purchase: 
        - white vinegar
        -  two (2) 4 oz bags of white Model Magic
        - 1 Plastic cup - medium size (not large)
        - small plastic or paper plate
        - Acrylic paint
        - baking soda
        - red food coloring
        - liquid dish soap
        - candy pop rocks
        - carbonated soda or water
        - vegetable oil
        - Alka-seltzer (about 4 packets)
        - jar or glass
        - 9x12 pan for “eruption” 

Week of July 25:  MONDAY (only) - Begin Life Cycle of a Chicken

Week of August 1:  Build a Solar Oven - Making S’mores 
(MATERIALS:  save a small pizza box or shoe box with lid that is attached)

Week of August 8:   Making Mixtures & Separating Mixtures **please order chemistry kit @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BRX4558/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Week of August 15:  MONDAY (only) - FINISH Life Cycle of a Chicken

COME JOIN THE FUN !