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Join Mrs. Collins for this in-person lab event. During this session students will discover the following topics:-Layers of the Earth
-Alfred Wegener
-Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics
-Pangaea
-Earthquakes
-Volcanoes
Students will begin the class learning about the 4 layers of the Earth-crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Did you know that the inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth with temperatures ranging from 9,000 to 9, 300 degrees Fahrenheit? Using clay and playdoh the group will create their own personal Earth layer model showing the distinct layers. The Earth's crust has many trenches and mountains. The theory of plate tectonics explains how mountains/trenches are formed, and one great scientist is to blame-Alfred Wegener. We will learn about his incredible discoveries and visualize his ideas using a paper map puzzle exercise. There are three kinds of plate tectonic boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. Students will practice using hand movements to memorize the 3 types of boundaries. Volcanoes and earthquakes cause damage to the Earth's crust all over the world. For the final lab exercise, students will be recreating volcanoes and earthquakes. For the volcano experiment students will use min cups, baking soda, food coloring, and vinegar to create personal volcanoes to erupt. Then using a box students will create their own personal seismograph, and shake the box to represent earthquake movement.
This session will be jammed pack with lots of hands-on activities to help with comprehension.
The class will be offered at the Nopone Community Center, in the arts/craft room. According to the community center guidelines, the class size will be limited to 20.
The Nopone Community Center has a range of outdoor activities for parents or siblings to try out during the class time. Outside of the center several baseball fields, outdoor walking track, and a nature trail system can be found for additional fun before or after the event (or for siblings during class time).
This is just one of several science labs that will be upcoming at the location. So please follow this page for more information regarding events. The goal is to have 1-2 science labs a month.
Will your class cover specific GA science standards? Yes, the course will cover GA standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as well as crosscutting concepts led by a certified Georgia science educator.
Who can attend? Homeschoolers, Private School Students, Charter School Students, Co-op Students, or Public School Students are all welcome to attend. This class is more appropriate for grades 4-7th as a middle grade science supplementation.
How will the class help homeschooling families? Are you a parent looking for a way to spark a love of science in your child? Our homeschool labs are designed to supplement what children are learning at home, giving them the opportunity to safely engage with scientific equipment, experiments, and principles in ways that aren’t easily executed in the home classroom. Let us help you introduce your child to the wonders of the universe with our hands-on labs!
Looking for additional online science resources? Check out www.sciencewithmrscollins.com Mrs. Collins offers self paced, group, and 1:1 science and spelling classes all year long.
Price: $35 includes supplies for class ($20 class, with $15 worth of science supplies provided)
This is just one of several science labs that will be upcoming at the location.
A parent or guardian must stay on the property during the class, the lab will begin promptly at 3:30pm and end between 4:30-4:45pm.
Date: February 4, 2025 from 3:30-4:45pm
Location: Nopone Community Center (Nopone Road) Gainesville, GA.
Class size minimum: 8
Class size maximum: 20
Register by January 24 to allow us time to purchase the supplies you will need for the science labs.
Each student will need to register individually on the website link. Sibling groups are welcome to attend if in grades 4-7th, but each student will need their own registration ticket. Students will receive a supply bag with the lab supplies upon arrival.
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What is the SWMC Microschool? Mrs. Collins also offers a microschool program for students in grades 4-8th grade. Her program provides all-in-one full curriculum providing an online hybrid model of learning. Students are provided a class on the following: Writing Prompts, Spelling, History/Geography, Math, Science, and Language Arts. Each week students are provided 5 assignments to complete on each subject. Normally students spend an average of 3-4 hours a day in Google Classroom completing and uploading work samples. Individually or in groups, the class meets twice a week to go over the week's lesson in each subject and to help with any upcoming weekly assignment questions. During the week if additional help is needed, Mrs. Collins is available. Students are provided any textbooks and workbooks needed also. For more information on the microschool please visit https://www.sciencewithmrscollins.com/swmcacademy The microschool is currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
North Hall Community Center, Triumph Fitness, Nopone Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506, United States,Clermont, Georgia
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