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YOUTH SCIENCE CENTER’S

SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM2015 Class Schedule | June 8 - July 10Bixby Elementary School

www.youthsciencecenter.org

16446 Wedgeworth DriveHacienda Heights, CA 91745

Mission

Established in 1962, the Youth Science Center (YSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving math and science education.

The mission of the Youth Science Center is to inform, instruct, and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the excitement of science and technology through exhibits and programs that promote learning through interaction.

We have built a reputation for presenting quality science, math, and computer classes for students grades K through 8 living throughout Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley.

Table of ContentsRegistration Information

Class Descriptions

Class Schedule

Class Application

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Officers & Board Members 2014-2015

Ron Chong, ChairmanRoger Huynh, Vice ChairPhilip Teders, TreasurerTed Ebenkamp, Secretary

Dee Rathman**Derek RojasDrexel SmithVicky SoongPhyllis Vandeventer*

Diana Padilla, Museum & Summer Director

*Summer Principal**Summer Co-Principal

Cancellation PolicyIf you must cancel your registration, notify us one week prior to the start of class IN WRITING. Mail your cancellation or change to P.O. Box 5723 Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. You may also e-mail us at [email protected]. No cancellations can be accepted over the phone. After our summer session has begun, written cancellations will be accepted in Room M1 (Bixby School Library) or at the registration table on Mondays. A credit slip redeemable for any YSC class or YSC store purchase in the next year will be issued for the value of the cancelled class minus a $20 per class processing fee. Credit clips will be mailed separately within three weeks. A refund will be issued only if the class is closed or cancelled by YSC. Please allow 3 weeks for refunds to be processed.

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3D Printing and Modeling: Dream it, Design it, Print it #11, 40, 64, 85, 103 – Instr. Kim Bach and Steven Bach. Grades 5-8. Learn the basics of additive manufacturing (3D printing) using cutting edge tools and computer aided design software. Create several digital models using a 3D printer. You might make a key chain, a small box with a lid, and create your own models. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Art + Science = Life #102 – Instr. Paul Burns. Grades 4-5. Design and build an exhibit of the sciences as seen through your artistic genius. Art turns S.T.E.M. into S.T.E.A.M. We will create sculptures, paintings, and rubbings that emulate the masters of science and art. Chagall, Seurat, Da Vinci, Hokusai, Khalo, Rivera, O’Keefe and more. We explore the artistic styles using science as our inspiration. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Art Smart II #47 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-2. If you loved Art Smart I, then get ready for more incredible art projects! Continue to explore the artistic forms and mediums of the visual arts such as clay, watercolor, pastels, chalk, pencil, and torn paper while creating like the great masters – Klee, Renoir, Cezanne, Gauguin, and more. New students are also welcome.Beautiful Botany #15 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. Learn about the green part of our world. We will look at plants up close and personal and even under a microscope. We will also plant our own seeds and study them as they sprout.Beginning Magic #78, 94 – Instr. George Lightholder. Grades 1-2 and 7-8. Become a magician! Learn simple slight of hand, disappearing coins, rope and card tricks. Most props are provided. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Book Binding #76 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. We all love books! Learn how they are made, then design, create, and bind your own book to take home.Bridges and Tunnels: Investigating Feats of Engineering with STEM activities #25 – Instr. Teddy Sachs. Grades 4-5. Students will engage in a hands-on exploration of Newton’s Third Law of Motion and of forces that push and pull on structures. They’ll make an egg bungee jump and a soda pop can engine. They’ll experiment with a triangular toothpick dome, liquefaction, and corrosion. In Bridges and Tunnels: Investigating Feats of Engineering with STEM activities, children will explore their own engineering and building skills as they create several bridge models.Brilliant Bugs and Wiggly Worms #100 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Use mini-microscopes to examine the physiology of ladybugs, crickets, snails, mealworms, other wonderful small creatures.Bubbleology #92 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1. Burst into the world of “bubbleology”. Study surface tension. Learn about chemistry when making “Official Bubbleologist Solution” and fun-shaped bubble wands. See why bubbles are round, why they float, stretch & pop. Get ready to be put into a “Human-sized Bubble.”Check This Out #111 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades 2-3. Calling the curious! Come explore the world around you with science. We will run all sorts of experiments, such as mummification, purifying salt water, and creating mystery goo.Chemical Wizards #55, 72 – Instr. George Lightholder. Grades 2-3 and 2-4. Learn the real science (real fun, too) behind making slime, rubber hand print shirts, bouncing balls, bloody guts, gak (just to name a few) and this year--REAL FLUBBER!!!! This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Contraption Carnival #67 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Use your engineering skills to create the fastest roller derby car, best parachute, marble roller coasters, creative boats, barges, and etc. as time permits.Crazy About Chemistry #1, 17 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1 and 2-3. Make a safe home-made chemistry set that you can bring home. Make crystal candy. Discover “holes” in water. Find out the secret of bubble gum. Experiment with safe mystery powders. Create a soda geyser. Please bring a shoe box to class on Monday.Crime Lab #10 – Instr. Andrea Brown. Grades 4-8. Be a CSI (Crime Scene Investigator). Test various powders, liquids and other substances for reactions to chemicals. Test to see if a substance is real blood. Work with lifting fingerprints. Investigate with paper chromatography to study handwriting samples. Using a microscope, observe hair and fibers to see differences /likenesses. Students will use many forensic science tools such as microscopes, hand lenses and fingerprint-lift kit. Students will do research on careers in various aspects of crime scene investigations. We will have a speaker come in to talk with the students. Students will solve mini crimes and use skills learned through the week. The last day of class, students will go into a mock-crime scene to observe “evidence at the scene” and try to solve the crime, based on their learning through the week. Parents are welcome to come and observe on this day. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.CSI Jr. Solve Mysteries like the Big Guys #4 – Instr. Patrice Stanzione. Grades 2-3. Learn how fingerprints, mystery fluids and powders, and paper chromography can solve a silly crime using you brain and your senses. Using the same strategies and activities the big guys do, problem-solve to a logical conclusion while learning new things. Be a science detective and save the day. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Designing for Disaster #88 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. Can your building stand up to an earthquake? Can you save a town from a flood? Take on these and other engineering challenges this week.Dissectors Only! #12, 82 – Instr. Paul Burns. Grades 6-8 and 4-5. This class is not for the squeamish. We will do 5 dissections in 5 days! We will learn how to safely observe, open and compare animals to each other. Depending on availability we will dissect five animals or their parts to see how they relate to us. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.

Date Class No. Class Title Subject Grade Room Member Non-member1 Crazy About Chemistry Chemistry K-1 K-3 $65.00 $75.002 The Science of Paper Making Art Science k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.003 The Amazing Amazon Rainforest Biology, Ecology 1-2 K-1 $110.00 $120.004 CSI Jr. Solve Mysteries like the Big Guys Criminology, Forensics 2-3 3 $105.00 $115.005 Science Olympiad…All Systems Go General Science 2-3 4 $65.00 $75.006 Science Tricks and Trivia General Science 2-3 5 $60.00 $70.007 Motorize Your Life Engineering 2-6 6 $75.00 $85.008 Let's Get Physical Physics 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.009 The Big Blue Ball Earth Science 4-6 8 $100.00 $110.00

10 Crime Lab Criminology, Forensics 4-8 10 $110.00 $120.00

11 3D Printing and Modeling: Dream it, Design it, Print it

Computer Science 5-8 1 $115.00 $125.00

12 Dissectors Only! Dissection 6-8 11 $105.00 $115.0013 Dr. Flubber's Wild and Fun Experiments Engineering, Chemistry 6-8 13 $65.00 $75.0029 Fair Weather Ahead Meteorology k-1 K-3 $60.00 $70.0030 Slimey Science Chemistry K-1 3 $100.00 $110.0031 Geology Club: Rockhound Club II Gemmology 1-3 K-2 $65.00 $75.0032 The Amazing Amazon Rainforest Biology, Ecology 1-2 K-1 $110.00 $120.0033 Science Olympiad…All Systems Go General Science 2-3 4 $65.00 $75.00

34 Gizmos & Gadgets Creating Science Contraptions That Work

Physics 2-3 5 $110.00 $120.00

35 Silent, Secret Science Forces General Science, Chemistry 2-6 6 $55.00 $65.0036 Let's Get Physical Physics 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0037 Explore the Engineer Inside You Engineering 4-5 10 $110.00 $120.0038 Surviving the Wild! Life Science 4-5 14 $60.00 $70.0039 The Big Blue Ball Earth Science 4-6 8 $100.00 $110.00



41 Micro-monsters. Microbiology 6-8 11 $115.00 $125.0042 Fantastic Flyers Physics 6-8 13 $100.00 $110.0052 Light Bright Optics K-1 K-3 $60.00 $70.0053 Science Magic Chemistry 1-3 K-2 $60.00 $70.0054 Physics for Kids Physics K-2 3 $100.00 $110.0055 Chemical Wizards Chemistry 2-3 K-1 $110.00 $120.0056 Science Olympiad…All Systems Go General Science 2-3 4 $65.00 $75.0057 Fun with Wood Carpentry 3-4 14 $60.00 $70.0058 Let's Get Physical Physics, Chemistry 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0059 Don't Be Alarmed Electrical Engineering 4-5 13 $110.00 $120.0060 Go Green-NXT Robotic City Robotics 4-5 5 $115.00 $125.0061 Micro-monsters Microbiology 4-5 11 $115.00 $125.0062 The Big Blue Ball Earth Science 4-6 8 $100.00 $110.0063 Math Without Pencils-Mostly Mathematics 4-6 6 $60.00 $70.00



65 Explore the Engineer Inside You Engineering 6-8 10 $110.00 $120.00* Classes in RED denote double length classes ending at 11:45 AM

First Session 8:30 - 10:00 AM

June 8-June 12

June 15-June 19

June 22-June 26

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Date Class No. Class Title Subject Grade Room Member Non-member76 Book Binding General Science, Art k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.0077 Soda Pop Science Chemistry K-1 K-3 $60.00 $70.0078 Beginning Magic Magic 1-2 K-1 $110.00 $120.0079 Webs and Circles: Not What You Think Biology 2-3 3 $100.00 $110.0080 Invention Convention Inventions 2-6 6 $65.00 $75.0081 Physical Science Physics, Chemistry 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0082 Dissectors Only! Dissection 4-5 11 $105.00 $115.0083 Don't Be Alarmed Electrical Engineering 4-5 10 $110.00 $120.0084 The Big Blue Ball Earth Science 4-6 8 $100.00 $110.00



86 Go Green-NXT Robotic City Robotics 6-8 5 $115.00 $125.0087 My Amazing Body Anatomy 3-6 4 $60.00 $70.0097 Down the Drain Environmental Science k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.0098 Shocking Information Electricity K-1 K-3 $65.00 $75.0099 The Science of Art-Part 1 General Science, Art 2-3 3 $100.00 $110.00

100 Brilliant Bugs & Wiggly Worms Biology 2-6 6 $60.00 $70.00101 The Big Blue Ball Earth Science 4-6 8 $100.00 $110.00102 Art + Science = Life Science, Art 4-5 11 $100.00 $115.00



104 Go Green-NXT Robotic City Robotics 6-8 5 $115.00 $125.00

105 Let the Force (and Motion) be With You Physics, Engineering 6-8 10 $110.00 $120.00

* Classes in RED denote double length classes ending at 11:45 AM

First Session 8:30 - 10:00 AM

July 6-July 10

June 29-July 3

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Don’t Be Alarmed #59, 83 – Instr. Brandi Koehm. Grades 4-5. Check out how electrifying it can be to create and design your own alarm and circuit engineering. We will explore circuits, designs, alarms and so much more while traveling through the outback of Australia!! This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Down the Drain #97 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. Learn about waste water management through a series of experiments that simulate and recreate the water treatment process; in partnership with The Sanitation District.Dr. Flubber’s Wild and Fun Experiments #13, 16, 26 – Instr. George Lightholder. Grades 1-2, 4-5, and 6-8. Make an aircraft that is 3 feet long, a density rainbow, styrofoam gliders, silly putty and flubber! Learn the science behind all the experiments.Electrify Yourself! #109, 113 – Instr. Lyle Majeska. Grades 4-5 and 6-8. Become an Electronics Technician. Learn how to solder and identify components to build a fun take-home project. Emphasis will be placed on reading a schematic diagram and handling tools safely.Explore the Engineer Inside You #37, 65 – Instr. Andrea Brown. Grades 4-5 and 6-8. Students will explore the world of engineering through their own hands-on planning, designing, building, testing, and rebuilding. They will take part in designing and building structures (towers and bridges) out of various materials. They will design and build balloon-powered vehicles, mini catapults, planes and foil boats. They will also delve into “Superhero” Engineering tasks (tallest skyscraper and strongest spider web) as well as other mini engineering challenges to “explore the engineer inside them.” The students (as Engineers) will also do some designing of structures to go along with the Social Studies unit of Native American homes and the Oregon Trail. We will do research on engineering careers. We will also have a speaker come into class during the week. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Exploring Science: The Whys and Hows of Our World! #21 – Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 4-5. Learn about the world around you through exploring Science! Learn about gravity, momentum, air resistance, and buoyancy as we explore how Science makes our every day AWESOME!

Date Class No. Class Title Subject Grade Room Member Non-member14 CLASS CANCELLED $0.00 $0.0015 Beautiful Botany Botany k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.0016 Dr. Flubber's Wild and Fun Experiments Aeronautics, Chemistry 1-2 13 $65.00 $75.0017 Crazy About Chemistry Chemistry 2-3 K-3 $65.00 $75.0018 Get Powered Up Electrical Engineering 2-6 6 $75.00 $85.0019 Rockets Rocketry 3-4 14 $70.00 $80.0020 Wonders of Earth and Space General Science 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0021 Exploring Science: The Whys and Hows of Our World! Physics 4-5 4 $65.00 $75.0022 Science Tricks and Trivia General Science 4-5 5 $60.00 $70.0043 Fair Weather Ahead Meteorology 2-3 K-3 $60.00 $70.0044 Inventor's Lab Inventions 2-6 6 $65.00 $75.0045 Wonders of Earth and Space General Science 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0046 Newton VanGogh…. Are you one too? General Science, Art 4-5 4 $65.00 $75.00A Geology Club: Rockhound Club II Gemology 4-6 K-2 $65.00 $75.0066 Light Bright Optics 2-3 K-3 $60.00 $70.0067 Contraption Carnival Inventions 2-6 6 $60.00 $70.0068 Fun with Wood Carpentry 3-4 14 $60.00 $70.0069 Wonders of Earth and Space General Science 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.0070 Shake and Quake! Can it survive? Seismology 4-5 4 $60.00 $70.00B Science Magic Chemistry 4-6 K-2 $60.00 $70.00

88 Designing for Disaster Structural Engineering k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.0089 Soda Pop Science Chemistry 2-3 K-3 $60.00 $70.0090 More Contraption Carnival Inventions 2-6 6 $65.00 $75.0091 Wonders of Earth and Space General Science 3-5 7 $60.00 $70.00C My Amazing Body Anatomy 3-6 4 $60.00 $70.00

106 Sweet Science Chemistry Chemistry k-1 K-2 $60.00 $70.00107 Shocking Information Electricity 2-3 K-3 $60.00 $70.00108 Nature on Your Mind Earth Science 2-6 6 $60.00 $70.00109 Electrify Yourself! General Science, Electronics 4-5 14 $65.00 $75.00

July 6-July 10

Second Session 10:15 - 11:45 AM RECESS IS 10:00 - 10:15 AM

June 15-June 19

June 22-June 26

June 29-July 3

June 8-June 12

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Fabulous Farm Animals #23 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1. Old McDonald had a farm but did you know that he had mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and insects? Learn about the amazing animals and plants that live and grow on a farm. Make a science farm journal, observe plants that grow on a farm, create farm animals, sing songs and chants, and even watch chicks hatch. Come on down to the “Science Farm “ today!Fair Weather Ahead #29, 43 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1 and 2-3. Explore the wonders of weather, the water cycle and, air pressure. Learn how to make it rain. Make your own clouds. Create a tornado in a bottle, play with snow, eat snow ice cream and so much more!Fantastic Flyers #42, 51 – Instr. George Lightholder. Grades 7-8. Make, fly and take home a variety of airplanes. Learn some of the important physics that make these projects fly. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Fun with Wood #57, 68, 74 – Instr. Lyle Majeska. Grades 3-4 and 5-8. Learn to make toys and useful projects out of Pine wood. Emphasis will be placed on using hand and power tools safely. Older students will make a wooden writing pen.Geology Club: Rockhound Club II #31, A – Instr. Pat Smith. Grades 1-3 and 4-6. Rocks and Gems - learn the difference between organic and mineral crystals, make a gem display board of samples, grow crystals, learn how rocks are tumbled and see their stages, and make a piece of jewelry. Get Powered Up #18 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Create mini-cities, mini- model light bulbs, telegraph hookups, as you work with batteries and bulbs , wires, metal objects in small circuit boards, switches, galvanometers, Voltaic piles, and lemon batteries (as time permits).

Date Class No. Class Title Subject Grade Room Member Non-member23 Fabulous Farm Animals Biology K-1 K-3 $105.00 $115.0024 Seeing the Light Physics, Optics 2-3 K-2 $105.00 $115.00

25 Bridges and Tunnels: Engineering with STEM activities

Engineering 4-5 5 $105.00 $115.00

26 Dr. Flubber's Wild and Fun Experiments Engineering, Chemistry 4-5 13 $110.00 $120.0027 Rockets Rocketry 5-8 14 $110.00 $120.0028 How to be a better Science Olympian. General Science 6-8 4 $115.00 $125.0047 Art Smart II Science, Art K-2 K-3 $105.00 $115.0048 CLASS CANCELLED $0.00 $0.00

49 Gizmos & Gadgets Creating Science Contraptions That Work

Physics 3-5 5 $110.00 $120.00

50 Newton VanGogh…. Are you one too? Science, Art 6-8 4 $115.00 $125.0051 Fantastic Flyers Aeronautics 7-8 13 $100.00 $110.0071 Rock and Roll Geology K-1 K-3 $105.00 $115.0072 Chemical Wizards Chemistry 2-4 K-1 $110.00 $120.0073 CLASS CANCELLED $0.00 $0.0074 Fun with Wood Carpentry 5-8 14 $110.00 $120.00

75Strange and Bizarre things about YOUR human body! Anatomy 6-8 4 $110.00 $120.00

92 Bubbleology Physics K-1 K-3 $105.00 $115.0093 Oceans Alive! Marine Biology 2-3 K-2 $105.00 $115.0094 Beginning Magic Magic 6-8 13 $110.00 $120.0095 Surviving the Wild! Life Science 4-5 3 $105.00 $115.0096 CLASS CANCELLED $0.00 $0.00

110 Let the Force be With You Physics, Engineering K-1 K-3 $85.00 $95.00111 Check This Out! Chemistry 2-3 K-2 $85.00 $95.00112 Surviving the Wild! Life Science 4-5 3 $90.00 $100.00113 Electrify Yourself! General Science, Electronics 6-8 14 $95.00 $105.00

July 6-July 9 No Class July

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Third Session 12:30 - 3:45 PM Recess is 2:00-2:15 PM

June 8-June 12

June 15-June 19

June 22-June 26

June 29-July 3

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Gizmos & Gadgets Creating Science Contraptions That Work #34, 49 - Instr. Teddy Sachs. Grades 2-3 and 3-5. Gear up to discover science by constructing weird, wacky contraptions. With this class, students can start building, questioning, creating, and inventing--all the while learning fun physics principles and good science practices. Materials will be formed into objects to be tossed, balanced, spun, flung, and strung-all to demonstrate various principles of physics. We’ll create toys that spin, fling, collide, and whiz while kids grasp the basic concepts of gravity, inertia, balance, and energy. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Go Green - NXT Robotic City #60, 86, 104 – Instr. Yvonne Bradley. Grades 4-5 and 6-8. You will work in pairs to go through a series of training exercises to prepare you to guide your robot in solving real-world engineering challenges related to renewable energy. After training, you will go on a simulated mission to solve a real-world problem by fixing a power plant, a wind turbine, solar panel on the house roof, a dam, and more. Can you make your city GREEN? This is a double length class ending at 11:45.How to be a Better Science Olympian #28 – Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 6-8. Come and learn about how to best prepare for the Science Olympiad as a middle school student. Learn how to study for events, build stronger bridges, and better rockets, among other things. Come and explore your world!Invention Convention #80 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Use science and engineering skills to create helicopters, super siphons, gliders, and Newton’s cradle while learning about gravity. Learn how to use microscopes, compasses, and similar devices as time allows.Inventor’s Lab #44 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Learn all about STEM by replicating world-changing inventions, such as an electroscope, telegraph, telephone, and the light bulb. Learn the science of light, mirrors, and magnets.

7Let the Force (and Motion) be With You #105 – Instr. Andrea Brown. Grades 6-8. Come be an Engineer and a Physicist. Be a “mad scientist.” Students will use Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion to better understand Force and Motion. They will become engineers and physicists as they experiment with cars, ramps, friction and non-friction surfaces. They will make and test a dot-car (motor and pen device to see the travel pattern), and will use other objects to show motion and force. For each of Newton’s Laws, we will have 2-3 experiments where they develop an object to use at each station. They will illustrate their findings and share out with their group. Balloon vehicles will be designed, built and tested. We will also build simple machines and use them to help us understand the 3 laws of motion. We will build Rube Goldberg contraptions to tie in the simple machines with the laws of motion. A marble roller coaster is an example. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Let the Force Be With You #110 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1. Get ready to explore the world of force! Learn about about the principles of force, motion, magnetism. You will experiment with magnetic poles, create a marshmallow catapult, race cars on a ramp, play with balloon rockets, and so much more!!! May the force be with you!Let’s Get Physical #8, 36, 58, 81 – Instr. Hai Pham. Grades 3-5. Physical science is the study of the physical world around you. Discover the amazing world of physics and chemistry through experiments and hands-on activities. We will have fun learning about properties of liquids and gases, how matter changes, how sound and static electricity are produced, and all kinds of other physics and chemistry topics. Light Bright #52, 66 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1 and 2-3. Find out how fast light travels. Use flashlights to explore light principles. Create a real rainbow out of water in the classroom. See an actual beam of light. Make a kaleidoscope, a periscope, and more. You’ll have a brilliant time! Bring 2 one quart empty paper milk cartons to class on Monday.Math Without Pencils-Mostly #63 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 4-6. Use mental math, powers, factorials, bases, probability, tangrams, and math manipulatives to solve math problems. Learn how to make use Napier’s Bones and an abacus to help solve math problems as well. Micro-monsters #41, 61 – Instr. Paul Burns. Grades 6-8 and 4-5. Students use microscopes and a science journal to explore the world of cells, bacteria and viruses, as well as create models of DNA, a virus, and a bacterium. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.More Contraption #90 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Use science and engineering skills to create the tallest tower, card houses, strongest bridge, simple and complex pendulums, tetrahedral kites and similar constructions (as time permits).Motorize your Life #7 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Explore the wonders of your imagination by engineering your own stroboscopes, retinal illusions, motor boats, marble lifters, motorized carts, and other motor activities. My Amazing Body #87, C – Instr. Pat Smith. Grades 3-6. Explore the skeletal, circulatory, digestive and respiratory systems as we discover how each system works. Build a working model of the lungs, dissect sheep hearts, investigate the motion of muscles and bones, and look at cell structure of an onion. Design a full size paper body showing organs.Nature on Your Mind #108 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Learn about your natural world by examining rocks, classifying leaves, examining snails, studying flowers, seeds, crystals, bark, soil; do soil erosion and hydroponic gardening activities to learn about nature as well.Newton VanGogh…. Are you one too? #46, 50 - Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 4-5 and 6-8. Come and learn how Art and Sciene can work together to make amazing masterpieces! Learn how to make kinetic sculptures and other science inspired art!Oceans Alive! #93 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades 2-3. Explore the world of the living ocean as we learn about the creatures of the deep. Learn about the different types of animals that live in the sea, like fish, whales, and sea turtles, and how they have adapted to their wold through hands-on experiments and crafts.Physics for Kids #54 – Instr. Patrice Stanzione. Grades K-2. Come and learn the basic principles of physics. Experiment to fully understand the most basic forces in our world. Discover how the simple states of matter can change in an instant using basic knowledge in physics. :Loads of hands-on activities. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Rock and Roll #71 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1. Did you know that sound travels? Get ready to explore the exciting world of sound. While learning about pitch and tone, you will make sound telephones, create music using water, make your own musical instrument, listen to sound eggs, and more. Let’s make some noise for sound!Rockets #19, 27 – Instr. Lyle Majeska. Grades 3-4 and 5-8. Unlock the mystery of how a rocket flies. Meet the scientists who made space flight possible. Build your own rocket to launch and get back safely.Science Magic #53, B – Instr. Pat Smith. Grades 1-3 and 4-6. Come discover the magical, surprising science in our world! Defy the forces of gravity, investigate optical illusions, experiment with sound makers, mix colors without touching them, make your own tornado in a bottle, explore colored shadows, and “see” invisible forces at work! Learn the mysteries about exciting physics!Science Olympiad…All Systems Go! #5, 33, 56 – Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 2-3. Are you interested in Science? Have you wondered about your world? Come find out about how to be a builder, explorer, and doer in this fun and investigative class!Science Trick and Trivia #6, 22 – Instr. Teddy Sachs. Grades 2-3 and 4-5. Hold up 100 pounds with just one hand! Learn to whip the tablecloth out from under the dinner dishes. Turn a plastic comb into a magic wand. Learn how a single egg can support a 200 pound person. Sound incredible? Try this class and see for yourself.

8Shake and Quake! Can it Survive? #70 – Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 4-5. Learn about our amazing moving world! Learn about how plate tectonics cause earthquakes, and work as a team to build structures that will survive earthquakes! Can you shake it?Seeing the Light #24 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades 2-3. We will explore light and its properties, as well as how our eyes sense it, then use what we have learned to build periscopes, kaleidoscopes, simple telescopes, and more!Slimey Science #30 – Instr. Patrice Stanzione. Grades K-1. If it’s disgusting, we’ll make it. If it’s icy, oozy, or slimey, we’ll create it. If it runs, grows, bubbles or burps, we will conduct an experiment with it in this totally hands-on class. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Shocking Information #98, 107 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1 and 2-3. Get a jolt out of science as you learn everything about electricity! Be ready to make an electromagnet, experiment with static and current electricity, learn how to make your own flashlight, and make your own game board. Learn about conductors and insulators too! Get current on electricity!Silent, Secret Science Forces #35 – Instr. Robert Smith. Grades 2-6. Use the invisible forces of science to make mini-boats, emulsions, sundials, wind chimes, soapy science, compasses, static electricity, thermometers, sun-prints, crystal gardens, bottle rockets, and other similar devices as time permits.Soda Pop Science #77, 89 – Instr. Leann Legind. Grades K-1 and 2-3. Did you know that you could learn important scientific principles from soda pop? Get ready to learn about liquids, gas, and acids using soft drinks. Also, did you know that you could fill a balloon using the gas from soda! You will make soda disappear, make your own soda from scratch, compare regular soda with diet soda, create a soda geyser and more. Get ready to pop, whizz, and fizz!!! Strange and Bizarre Things About YOUR Human Body #75 – Instr. Jennifer Collins. Grades 6-8. Learn some strange and interesting facts about your human body! Find out about your eyes, perception, and even your body systems!Surviving the Wild! #38, 95, 112 – Instr. Rebecca Volkert. Grades 4-5. Explore deep into the wilderness and discover ways to help you survive! Create your own compass and learn how to use it to navigate yourself. Investigate animal tracks, fire starting, and building shelters. No food in the wilderness? Guess again! We will learn about which plants and even BUGS are safe to eat! Let’s start our adventure together! Here is a sample of what you will be doing (as time permits): compass making (learn about magnetic pull), creating maps, building shelters, fire starting (three essentials for fire starting), creating/looking for animal tracks, eating bugs/plants, mini first aid kits, making trail mix, morris code-SOS, and knife safety.Sweet Science Chemistry #106 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. Think you know candy? Get a taste of science in a series of experiments and explorations using candy.The Big Blue Ball #9, 39, 62, 84, 101– Instr. Teresa Pena. Grades 4-6. This course is designed to interpret and understand the world around us. In order to do so, students will investigate and study all aspects of Planet Earth. That includes several different topics studied in geography, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy in order to explain Earth’s formation, processes, history, landscapes, and how and why Earth changes over time. The course is a hands-on, student centered, and inquiry based. Students explore their world by participating in a variety of activities that require them to utilize science process skills such as researching, communicating, writing, and collaborating with peers. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.The Science of Art-Part 1 #99 – Instr. Patrice Stanzione. Grades 2-3. Experience art using methods of the masters. Learn why Di Vinci used “Sfumato”, why Caravaggio used Chiaroscuro, why Rembrandt used a “Golden triangle” and more. Compare/Contrast classic to modern works of art. Create your own master works in this Standards-based class. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.The Amazing Amazon Rainforest #3, 32 – Instr. Brandi Koehm. Grades 1-2. Put on your brave boots and jungle hat and come explore the amazing animals of the Rainforest! Join our expedition around the world and experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the rainforest!! An EXCITING adventure awaits you!! This is a double length class ending at 11:45.The Science of Paper Making #2 – Instr. Loni Cuatt. Grades K-1. Learn how paper is made and create a variety of your own paper to take home.Webs and Circles #79 – Instr. Patrice Stanzione. Grades 2-3. Join in the discovery of what eats what, including what humans all over the world eat. Meet state standards learning about how specific biomes contain specific food chains. Try some really weird foods in our food chain. What’s yummy to some food webs is just plain disgusting to another.. Understand food chains and webs, and dissect an owl pellet to see what the owl eats. This class is all hands-on activities and discovery. This is a double length class ending at 11:45.Wonders of Earth and Space #20, 45, 69, 91 – Instr. Hai Pham. Grades 3-5. In this science course, students will learn about living and nonliving things in our fascinating, yet complex world. They will gain a better understanding of the human body systems, relationships among organisms, populations, and the ecosystems. They will also explore Earth’s natural resources, water in the environment, and the solar system.

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Important Information about Registering Your Children for Classes

When should I register?Registration is first come, first served. Register early to avoid disappointment.What age must my child be to participate?Grade level is listed on the class schedule. This is the grade your child will be entering in September, 2015. Preschool Students must be 4 years old as of December, 2014 and must be registered for the school year beginning in September, 2015. Where are the classes located?Bixby Elementary, 16446 Wedgeworth Drive in Hacienda Heights (Across the street from Wilson High School).What about lunch time supervision?Your child’s safety and comfort are extremely important to us. Any child who is enrolled in both a 10:15 AM class and a 12:30 PM class the same week will be supervised during the lunch time. Students must bring their own lunch. Activities will be provided when the students have finished eating. There is no additional charge for this supervision.How do I register?Use a separate class application, or photocopy for each student.Fill out all requested information at the top of the application.Fill out all requested information for the classes you want. Unless you have previously purchased a life membership, your membership expires on May 1. If you are joining or rejoining YSC now, write the membership fee. Add this to TOTAL FEE. Write the TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED.In case come classes you choose are full, fill out all requested information for alternate class choicesPrint your name on the line provided.Sign the application.We cannot accept reservations without payment.A class confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail. We regret that we are not able to confirm classes by telephone. Please allow 2-4 weeks for the class confirmation to be sent to you via e-mail.For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call (626)854-9825 or (626)588-7818.We will post a list of classes closed due to full enrollment on our web site, www.youthsciencecenter.org

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Student’s Name: Last First Middle

Mailing Address: Street City Zip

Parent’s Name: Email Address:Would you like to receive our newsletter and other YSC communications by email? ( Y / N )Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone:Employer’s Name: Address:Emergencey Contact: Name Number

Grade Level in September 2015: School: Name City District

Disability / Illness / Medication? ( Y / N ) If yes, please describe:How did you hear about our Summer Program?Have you taken Youth Science summer classes previously? ( Y / N )

*** Please use another sheet of paper if you wish to enroll in more classes ***I would like to become an annual YSC Member: (Circle One) Family $50 | Sustaining $75 | Business $100 | Life $250Enclosed is my optional tax-deductable contribution for membership $ + Fees $ = Total $If paying by check please write check number here: #Circle the weeks that you need lunchtime supervision. Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5

PARENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED: OFFICE USEI have read the registration policies and certify that the information I provided is correct.

I understand I must pick up my child immediately after his/her class has ended.

I hereby give consent to YSC to photograph my child. I understand pictures may be included in program

scrapbooks and/or in the promotion of YSC programs in newspapers, slideshows, or other media.

I authorize any licensed physicians, nurses, or hospital to render such medical aid as may be deemed necessary

and/or desirable.PRINT Name of parent or guardian:

SIGNATURE of parent or guardian: Date:

Mail application form to Youth Science Center P.O. Box 5723 Hacienda Hts, CA 91745 or to 16949 Wedgeworth Drive Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

In order to provide the highest quality instruction at a reasonable cost, we use volunteer-help assisting in the classroom, museum, and

playground. If you would like to help, please fill out the form below:

Your Name: Child’s Full Name:Your E-mail Address: Phone Number:Your Mailing Address:Please circle the weeks you can help: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5I prefer to help in (circle your choice) the classroom | the museum | the playground

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YOUTH SCIENCE CENTER – 2014 SUMMER PROGRAM CLASS APPLICATION (Please print clearly and fill out entire form.) YSC Member? ( Y / N / Joining Today ) CIRCLE ONE

Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip Parent’s Name: _____________________________ Email Address: _____________________ Would you like to receive our newsletter and other YSC communications by email? _____ Yes _____ No Home Phone___________________________ Work / Cell Phone: _______________________ Employer’s Name: _____________________________Address: ________________________ Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________________________________________ Name Number Grade Level in September 2014: ____________ School: _____________________________ City: ______________________________District: _______________ Disability/ Illness / Medication? ( Y / N ) If yes, please describe: _____________________________________________________________________________ How did you hear about our Summer Program? _____________________________________

Class # Class Title Date Time Fee Class # of alternate choice

CLASS APPLICATION (Please print clearly and fill out entire form) YSC Member? ( Y / N / Joining Today)

Phone: 626-854-9825

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.youthsciencecenter.org

NONPROFIT 501 (c)3 ORGANIZATION

FEDERAL TAX ID 95-2273238

P.O. Box 5723

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

2015 Summer Program | June 8 - July 10

Classes this Summer are at Bixby Elementary School

16446 Wedgeworth Drive, Hacienda Heights 91745

Contact (Now until June 8):

We will post a list of classes closed due to full enrollment on our web

site, www. youthsciencecenter.org and our telephone message machine.

Contact (June 8 - July 10):

Summer Director: Diana Padilla 626-588-7818

Please use this number during the summer program.

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