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Registration Open for After School Science classes (Gr.1-5) at MTU
Registration is open for the Winter Session of After School Science & Engineering Classes for grades 1-5 students offered by the Michigan Tech Center for Science & Environmental Outreach at MTU’s Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC). The session is 6 weeks, from Jan. 21 – Feb. 26, and classes are from 4:00-5:30 pm.
The classes to be offered are:
Grades 1-2 Snow Science TUESDAYS
Investigate the variety of snowflakes and which type of snow makes the best snowballs. How do animals survive in the winter? Design a way to walk on snow. Which material is the best insulator? Package an ice cube so it wont melt. Students will explore these topics and more in this hands-on class. Instructor: Elizabeth Montgomery, PhD student in School of Forest Resources & Environmental Sciences.
Grades 3-5 All About Electricity MONDAYS
Spark you interest in in science with hands on learning activities about electricity. Students will explore currents and circuits, learn how electricity is made and even make their own electric toy or gadget. Come see “Watt” its all about. Instructor: Brian Doughty, Center for Science & Environmental Outreach.
The cost is $90/student. Registration is online via the Center’s website: https://blogs.mtu.edu/cseo/ The registration deadline is Monday,, January 17th. The Houghton Elementary School bus will drop off students at the GLRC.
For more information, call 487-3341 or email: jchadde@mtu.edu
