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Oct 20th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Cartesian Plane: Understand the Coordinate on graph
Students will be introduced to the idea of positive and negative number lines on the Cartesian plane. Student will investigate coordinate pairs(x,y)some of these pairs will include positive and negative numbers. Then students will be able to use their new found knowledge to help develop a life size Cartesian plane and answer a riddle made of coordinate pairs
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
Oct 6th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Polarity: The tie-dye effect.. A Rainbow of Color
Students will be introduced polarity of different colors and fabric. Students will investigate why certain colors will stain specific fabrics, while others rinse right out… Through their investigation they will determine what solutions will remove grass stains, mud stains and grape juice; all while learning the polarity of the materials they are working with. For this class each student will need to bring with them a white cotton T-shirt.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
September 8th (9:30 – 11:00am OR 1:00 – 2:30pm)
The Atom: Why Does Something Glow?
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the atom and its subatomic particle. Student will explore the characteristics of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons. Students will be able to encounter the concept of ground and excited states as they work with fluorescent and glow in the dark items. Lastly students will see why flame can come in many different colors.
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To sign up for a homeschool class, please visit our website for online registration or contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105.
May 12th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Chemical and Physical Change: Ice Cream to Elephant Tooth Paste
Students will be exploring the changing world around use. Students will be introduced to physical changes and matter as well as provided some visual everyday examples. Students will then be introduced to chemical changes and its difference to a physical change. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a few examples of a chemical change. Then the students will be asked to identify the change in some experiments before their very eyes; whether it is the explosion of popcorn, the creation of ice cream or making of elephant tooth paste. Students will then be able to determine the importance of these changes to our everyday lives.
Standards aligned: 3.4.7A, 3.5.7D, 3.1.7C, 3.1.7E, 3.2.7B
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Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details or register online!
Apr 28th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Food for Measurement: It’s only a Fraction
Students will have the opportunity to put fractions to use in everyday life. Students will first be introduced to the basic fractions. Students will learn the connection between the numerator and the denominator by using measuring cups. They will be able to place fractions in increasing and decreasing orders. Student will then use their new found knowledge and make a measurement surprise.
Standards Aligned: 3.7.7A, 3.7.7B, CC2.1.7D1, CC2.1.7.E1, CC2.2.7.B3
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Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details or register online!
Apr 14th – (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Solid, Liquid or Gas: It’s a State of Matter
Students will be engaged into a state changed debate. Students will be taught the three main states of matter. They will then look closely at how changes in matter from state to state can occur. Students will then be given an number of experiments requiring them to determine the state of matter. Students will then be asked to infer real world applications for why state changes are important to know and recognize.
Standards Aligned: 3.4.7A, 3.4.7B, 3.1.7B, 3.2.7B
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details or register online!
Mar 31st (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Metals/Nonmetals/Metalloids: It’s an Attraction
Students will be introduced to the concept of magnetism and basic terminology. Students will have the opportunity to explore the polarity of magnets and understand attraction and repulsion forces. Students will be introduced to metals, nonmetals and metalloids. Students will be provided with a number of materials to classify into each of the newly introduced categories. Students will get a first hand opportunity to see how metals may interact with their everyday life…. And their breakfast.
Standards Aligned: 3.4.7A, 3.4.7B, 3.4.7C, 3.1.7C, 3.1.7B
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details or register online!
Mar 17th (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Projectile Motion and the Protractor: It’s all About the Angle
Student will be introduced and taught to use a protractor. Students will be asked to cipher angle measurements to demonstrate competency with the tool of measurement. They will be able to identify the angle that is already provided as well as construct a requested angle. Students will be introduced to the concept of force and a spring scale. Students will understand that the Newton is the unit of measurement of force and will be able to demonstrate different quantity of forces using the spring scale. Students will then apply their knowledge of angles of measurement and force to determine the optimal distance of horizontal travel given a set force and a varying angle. Student will be able to draw a conclusion as to the relationship between force and distance traveled at a constant force. Students will also be able infer real world applications that might be seen in everyday life.
Standards Aligned: 3.4.7C, 3.6.7C, 3.1.7A, 3.1.7B, 3.1.7C, 3.2.7B, 3.2.7C, CC2.3.7A1, CC2.3.7.A2
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details or register online!
Mar 3rd- (9:30 – 11:00am or 1:00 – 2:30pm)
Potato Power: Electric Circuits at their Best
Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic terminology of a circuit and the purpose of the electron. Students will learn the difference between AC and DC power. They will learn how to use a voltmeter. Students will construct a basic circuit. Students will then expand their basic circuit to a series circuit and parallel circuit. Student will be able to compare and contrast the two expanded circuits. Student will also be able to infer real world applications for all three circuit types. Students will then apply their knowledge and work with an alternative energy sources (Lemon or Potato) to create a battery and a functional basic circuit on their own.
Standards Aligned: 3.4.7B, 3.7.7A, 3.7.7B, 3.2.7B, 3.1.7A, 3.1.7B
Cost is $15 per child, per session
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Rachel Cahill at Rcahill@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details…
Electricity for Beginners
Running 10:30am-12:30pm OR 1:30-2:30pm for students in grades 1st-5th
(Registration Deadline is Thursday, September 24th)
1-hour class
For students who are not familiar with electricity, we will define, simulate, and experiment with basics such as current, conductors, and insulators. We will also do a few experiments with static electricity.
2-hour class
Same as the 1-hour class but in addition, we’ll focus on much more hair-raising static electricity experiments using electrodes and generators in the Science Factory.
**Lancaster Science Factory members receive a 10% discount on all Homeschool Classes!**
To register, please contact Lauren Schaller at lschaller@tlsf.org or 717-509-6363 x105 for more details OR follow the link to register electronically.
