Science Program for Elementary School Children(Children entering grades 1 - 6)

Do you love science? Do you wonder how the world works? Do you like to spend your free time exploring the mysteries of nature? Then Whiz Bang Science is for you!

Whiz Bang Science: Patterns, Systems, Connections is a two-week morning summer class for elementary students who are interested in science.

This program features hands-on exploratory science activities focusing on the themes of patterns, systems, and connections. Students will be given the opportunity to develop science process skills through a variety of scientific investigations. The staff consists of experienced classroom teachers from local schools who are experts in science education. They will mentor the elementary Master of Arts in Teaching students at Colorado College in planning lessons and instructing small groups of children. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is intentionally kept low, encouraging individual exploration and small group interaction.

The 2009 program will focus on the inventions and discoveries of famous scientists. For more information please contact the Faculty Director, Mike Taber.

Dates: July 6 -July 17, 2009

Time: 9:00 to 11:30am, Monday through Friday (Classes end at 11:20 AM - for parent pick up at 11:30 AM)

Location: Palmer Hall, Colorado College

Cost: $150 (t-shirt included).
Some partial need-based financial aid is available.

Download Application and Submit along with Tuition to:
Colorado College
Education Department
Attn: Whiz Bang Science
14 East Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6146

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and enrollment is limited! Deadline extended until classes fill. Hurry only a few slots left in some grades! (See information below)

Current openings: third grade = 9; fifth grade = 3

We are currently wait listing all other grades.

We do not have scholarships remaining. If you wish to donate to the scholarship fund to support students in need, please contact

Mike Taber (mike.taber@coloradocollege.edu)

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