Science Explorers (After-School)

Tue Nov 12 2024 at 05:00 pm to Tue Dec 17 2024 at 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

Rockville Science Center | Rockville

Rockville Science Center
Publisher/HostRockville Science Center
Science Explorers (After-School)
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Learning & Development – How Human Brain Works? - Explore Double Helix DNA - Extract DNA from Fruits - and Extract Iron from a Cereal Box.
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Science Explorers

Ages: 7-12

Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, and 17.

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

We'll be diving into some exciting topics in the field of biology. Through hands-on learning, we'll explore how the human brain works and learn all about DNA and the role that iron plays in keeping us healthy. This Biology Science Explorer program has three modules:

1) How Does the Human Brain Work? Students will make clay brains of Insects, fish, reptiles, birds, cats/dogs, and humans and then color 5 major brain structures to visualize how the brain evolved from reptiles to humans. We'll make a giant neuron that fires up chemicals and learn the role of the main chemicals used by neurons to communicate with each other. Finally, we'll make a brain hat and explore why learning from mistakes is actually good for our brain, and can even make us smarter.

2) Fruits DNA Extraction! Students will extract Strawberry DNA and explore hereditary diseases caused by DNA mutations. We'll build a Lego double helix DNA and sequence a monster DNA to determine the genotype and phenotype.

3) All About Iron! Ever wonder what's really in your cereal bowl? Join us as we extract iron from a cereal box and explore its function in keeping us healthy.



Register for more than 1 class and/or a sibling and receive 10 % discount

Scholarships are available to those who qualify for benefits such as FARMS, SNAP, and Medicaid or who can otherwise show need (documentation must be provided). You can apply to the scholarship and get the discount at RSC website: rockvillesciencecenter.org/classes


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Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Avenue, Rockville, United States

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USD 177.91

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