Lower Elementary (LE; 5-8 years old)
Week 1 (Aug. 26-28)
The Scientific Method and Classification: Learning the steps of a scientific investigation, an introduction to modeling and classifying/categorizing objects based on their physical properties and structural architecture.
Week 2 (Sept. 9-11)
Performing the Scientific Method: Investigating different bubble solutions (home bought versus homemade) and testing out additional ingredients to create a solution that will produce long-lasting bubbles.
Week 3 (Sept. 23-25)
Categorizing matter: Categorizing types of matter based on different properties like texture, color, weight, size, shape, and/or temperature.
Week 4 (Oct. 7-9)
Physical Changes of Matter part 2: Looking at Solutions: Exploring the different types of mixtures and measuring contents to reinforce the Law of Conservation concept. Students will also investigate the effects of a solvent’s temperature and acidity on its dissolving rate.
Week 5 (Oct. 21-23)
Physical properties of Non-Newtonian Liquids- Testing out different recipes to create different slime solutions and determine the best recipe for slime.
Week 6 (Nov. 4-6)
Chemical Changes of Matter: Investigating how combining various ingredients can create a colorful and explosive chemical reaction.
Week 7 (Nov. 18-20)
Interplanetary helicopters and spacecrafts: Designing and constructing a helicopter originally used in Mars and building a paper spacecraft.
Week 8 (Dec. 2-4)
Outer Space Rock Samples: create a conglomerate rock and take samples to learn how scientists take samples of sedimentary rocks in other planets.
Upper Elementary (UE; 8-11 years old)
Week 1 (Aug. 26-28)
Designing Experiments: Learning the process and steps of a controlled scientific experiment and soft data collection of successful landings.
Week 2 (Sept. 9-11)
Using Scientific Tools: Application of basic scientific tools to investigate and determine the best buoyant materials. Review of atoms and the properties of matter.
Week 3 (Sept. 23-25)
Atomic Theory: Categorize matter and elements with different properties based on the applicable forces of energy on each state of matter.
Week 4 (Oct. 7-9)
Chemical changes and pH: Students will observe the law of conservation through the measurements of solutes and solvents to create different soluble and insoluble solutions.
Week 5 (Oct. 21-23)
Utilizing magnetic energy: Creation of a spinning pen that uses magnetic energy.
Week 6 (Nov. 4-6)
Clouds on Earth: Observe and compare the different types of clouds formed on Earth before creating their own cloud and fog.
Week 7 (Nov. 18-20)
Universe Matter: Follow instructions to create a new substance that resembles the stars and planets in the universe from a chemical reaction.
Week 8 (Dec. 2-4)
Using Electromagnetic Energy on Stars: Exploring how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum are used to learn information about celestial objects in our distant Universe.
Middle School (MS; 12-14 years old)
Week 1 (Aug. 26-28)
Human vision: Investigation on the adaptations and limitations of the human visual system
Week 2 (Sept. 9-11)
Density: Utilization of mathematical calculations to determine the density of mystery liquids and using their calculations to create a liquid density tower
Week 3 (Sept. 23-25)
Boyle’s Law: Utilization of air and water filled balloons to relate and investigate the relationship between the volume and pressure of gas
Week 4 (Oct. 7-9)
Permeability: Using the chemical component and permeability of an egg’s shell to compare different liquids with variant pH values and their effect on the resulting size of an egg.
Week 5 (Oct. 21-23)
Satellites: Plan a mission’s purpose, and design and construct a satellite with the necessary functional structures.
Week 6 (Nov. 4-6)
Chemical Reactions: Part 2 Follow recipes and molecular equations to follow 4 main types of chemical reactions
Week 7 (Nov. 18-20)
Rockets vs Hot Air Balloons Part 1: Building two simple model designs for a rocket versus a hot air balloon to explore and compare the vertical “liftoff” of each vehicle.
Week 8 (Dec. 2-4)
Rockets vs Hot Air Balloons Part 2 Building two simple model designs for a rocket versus a hot air balloon to explore and compare the vertical “liftoff” of each vehicle.