Natural Wonders of Science @ Burns Park
Burns Park Elementary • 1414 WELLS ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 Organized by Ann Arbor Public School SystemAbout this event
Description
Grades: 1st-5th. The natural world is such a wonder! We’re excited to share its amazing features! Students assemble a worm habitat, dissect an owl pellet, examine fossils, rocks, minerals and much more!! Scholarship recipients pay a $25 materials fee. Instructor: Nuts About Science staff. 6 classes. No class 5/15.
See below for focus of each week:
We Love Mother Earth: You examine what happens to garbage, recycling, and pollution. You’ll make a toy out of recycled materials and examine a cool way to conserve water.
The Sunny Side of Earth: Where are the stars during the day? You will explore this question as you create a Sun, Earth, Moon orbit model. Then you discuss stars and constellations and create a glow in the dark masterpiece of The Little Dipper.
Fascinating Fossils: You identify and take home real live fossils (haha) and then use clay, a cup, and plaster to make your very own fossil cast to amaze their friends with!!
Rock on! You explore the main ways rocks are formed, what a mineral is and what exactly a crystal is. You will take home rocks and crystals to add to your rock collection.
Owl Pellets: Have you ever wondered what an owl pellet is? Find out as you dissect an owl pellet. You’ll also learn about the owls in Michigan and where they are in the food chain.
Plants V. Animals: You discover the survival needs of plants and animals and learn their different life cycles. You’ll make Seed Balls and a Worm Home with live worms!
No class 5/15
Rec & Ed classes follow AAPS COVID & Health Guidance.
Grades
1st Grade - 5th Grade
Location
BURNS PARK ART ROOM at Burns Park Elementary
Instructor
Nuts About Science .