Wesleyan Science Outreach

This week we will be exploring matter, you can view it here:

Week 1: February 4^th– 8^th
Week 2: February 20^th-22^nd (Monday’s Club will NOT go out)
Week 3: February 25^th– March 1^st
Week 4: March 4^th– 7^th (Friday’s Club will NOT go out)
Week 5: April 1^st– 5^th
Week 6: April 8^th– 11^th (Friday’s Club will NOT go out)
Week 7: April 22^nd– 26^th
Week 8: April 29^th– May 3^rd

        SCIENCE SATURDAY IS APRIL 27TH!

Contact us!

wesleyanscioutreach@gmail.com

Violet = Lesson Plan for a given week that is part of the “Human Body” Unit

Blue= Indicates the beginning of the “Forces” unit

Green = Days in which Wesleyan Science Outreach will not be operating because of Spring Break for Middletown Public Schools.

*Science Saturday is a once a semester all-day event of fun, hands-on activities for children, hosted at Wesleyan University on March 28^th 2011, from 1-4pm

Descriptions of Lesson Plans:

• Week of April 2^nd to 6^th: “The Nervous System”

This lesson focuses on the nerves of the nervous system and the five senses. Activities include making model nervous circuits, and exploring mystery items with the five senses.

• Week of April 16^th to April 20^th: “The Digestive System”

This lesson focuses on how the human body breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. Activities include exploring stomach acid, and absorption through digestive system.

• Week of April 23^rd to April 27^th:”Exploring Buoyant Force”

This lesson aims to teach children about the upward buoyant force. Activities include creating baby carrot submarines, balancing balloons in air and tug of war.

• Saturday, April 28^th: “Science Saturday”

This special event hosted by Wesleyan University will involve a variety of activities focusing on the environment and sustainability. Activities include exploring alternative energy, chemical reactions with soil and simulating the damage of pollution, and ozone depletion.

Our website is currently undergoing renovations, please check back soon for updated lessons plan.