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UPCOMING SPRING 2020 COURSES​

EXPERIMENTS WITH ELEMENTS
Ages: 6-10
Tuesdays 11:00-12:00pm
This semester, students learn about the periodic table and how it is organized, practice using lab tools to measure volume and mass, and conduct simple chemistry experiments to learn about specific elements and their properties. (Yes, even little kids can learn about the periodic table!) Each week we explore a new element and/or lab technique through hands-on activities.
Course fee: $250. Maximum of 15 students.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE
Ages: 11+
Tuesdays 12:30-1:30pm
Students learn the science behind solving crimes, including analysis of fingerprints, DNA, hair, fabric, handwriting and more. Observational and problem solving skills will also be used to figure out “Who done it?” Course fees include all lab costs.
Course fee: $250. Maximum of 15 students.

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EXPERIMENTS WITH ELEMENTS

Wednesdays, January 22-April 29  (no class Feb 19, Apr 8)
9:00am - 10:00am - Ages 5-8

10:00am - 11:00am - Ages 9-12

Experiments with Elements is aimed at children interested in conducting experiments and learning about chemistry. Each class, developed by scientists and educators, includes knowledge development and hands-on learning activities. Every week we cover a new topic, including an introduction to the periodic table (yes, little kids can learn about the periodic table!), learning how to use scientific tools, experimenting with simple reactions, and understanding the chemistry of slime. 

To hold your child’s spot in an Experiments with Elements, you must pay the GPAA Administrative and Room Fee. Unless the class is canceled, the deposit is non-refundable. Contact info@grantparkarts.com with questions.

Instructor: Katie Sheffield, BSc, Discover Science Center
Tuition: $192 paid directly to Discover Science Center - by check written to Discover Science Center or credit card on first day of class. 
GPAA administrative & room fee (required on registration): $45.00 - REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE (GPAA website)

A minimum of 8 registered students is required.

BOTANY
Wednesdays, January 22-April 29  (no class Feb 19, Apr 8)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 7-10

Become a botanist and explore the inner workings of plants including plant reproduction, the vascular system, and how a plant produces energy. Join as we continue to investigate plant science and the connection between time and tree rings, leaf shape and water loss, as well as leaf color and seasons.

To hold your child’s spot in our Botany course, you must pay the GPAA Administrative and Room Fee. Unless the class is canceled, the deposit is non-refundable. Contact info@grantparkarts.com with questions.

Instructor: Katie Sheffield, BSc, Discover Science Center
Tuition: $192 paid directly to Discover Science Center - by check written to Discover Science Center or by credit card on first day of class.  
GPAA administrative & room fee (required on registration): $45.00 - REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE (GPAA website)
A minimum of 8 registered students is required.