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An Adult-Child Program
Grades K, 1, 2, & 3
Bring a child, grandchild, or special child that you mentor.
Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Graders invite an adult to come spend
a Saturday morning exploring the world of Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math with you in fun and exciting ways.
Why 10?
Grade K
Winter Wonderland
Grade K
Attracting Engineers
Grade 1
In this class, you will learn more about the world of magnetism and
how it works in our world. Topics of magnetic fields and
electromagnetism will be explored through inquiry-based activities.
Then use your knowledge and imagination to design and build a
powerful magnetic tool that will help clean up the environment.
2 Locations! 2 Weekends!
MSiC campus
Spring Run Elementary School
Grade 2
Have you ever wondered how a sea star moves? Or why an urchin
has spines? Come explore the world of aquatic critters. Hold and
examine the live aquatic animals from our 30,000 gallon aquaria.
Learn how these important animals survive, and how they impact
our environment. In addition, you will get up close and personal with
the aquatic creatures that live in our area rivers, ponds & oceans,
and learn their secrets of survival.
Choose one date:
Oct. 1 or 8 at MSiC location only
Little Coders:
Creating Video Games from Scratch
Grade 2
Would you like to program your own maze game? Or create a bubble
pop game complete with sound effects? Come and learn the basics
of computer coding. Find out how to make characters in your game
move, disappear, play sounds and more. And best of all, you get to
play all of the games you create!
Choose one date:
Oct. 1 or 8 at MSiC or Spring Run Elementary
Roaming Robots
Grade 1
Wonderful Webs
Have you ever wondered how those beautiful spider webs are made
and why they look so different from one another? Well, this is your
chance to learn all about the wonderful world of spiders! Explore life
as a spider in the MathScience Centers special Spider Room. Discover
how they eat, grow, and adapt to different habitats. Find out what
makes a spider a spider and why they are so important to us.
Choose one date:
Oct. 1 or 8 at MSiC location only
Electronic Switchery
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Would you like to build an electric circuit with a switch that turns a
light off and on? How about a musical doorbell? Using a nifty set of
electronic building blocks, you will build a variety of electrical
circuits. Read a circuit diagram; then, create a space ray, or possibly
even a diaper alarm, as you learn about diodes, resistors, and
capacitors.
Choose one date and location:
Oct. 1 or 8 at MSiC or Spring Run Elementary
We Botics
Grade 3
Pour It On Chemistry
Grade 3
Whats more fun than mixing different chemicals together to see the
results? Why do so many things dissolve in water? What liquids in
your home are acids or bases? Explore and investigate the world of
chemistry and conduct a variety of simple experiments with common
household substances. Each student will receive materials for
experiments and a real set of lab equipment used by scientists in
laboratories.
Choose one date:
Oct. 1 or 8 at MSiC location only
Program Details
1. Classes will be held on two Saturdays, either October 1 or October 8, 2016. Classes will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Locations: Spring Run Elementary School, 13901 Spring Run Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 and MathScience Innovation Center, 2401 Hartman
Street, Richmond, VA 23223
2. You may register on-line at www.mymsic.org and pay through PayPalTM with your credit or debit card. Alternately, you may complete the
registration form below and mail it along with a $30 check or money order to the MathScience Innovation Center (MSiC). The fee of $30 is
charged for one student with one adult per class. If mailing the completed registration form and check, please send to: MSiC, Attention:
Saturday/Summer Registration, 2401 Hartman Street, Richmond, VA 23223
3. Students in grades K,1,2, and 3 currently enrolled in the public schools of the consortium* school divisions are eligible to participate at
either location. A parent, grandparent, or other responsible adult must accompany each child. Check the grade level of each course and
the location carefully. Register students only in the specified grade. (*Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Petersburg, Powhatan, and Richmond)
4. Registration will be continuously accepted until a class is filled. Applications received by Sept. 16, 2016 will receive priority
5. Check the Centers web site for other programs including winter and spring offerings for students in grades K-12
6. For additional information please contact the MathScience Innovation Center at (804) 343-6525
Register today!
Classes fill quickly!
Grade (circle)
K 1
2 3
Please enter the course name, date, and circle the location. Check our website for directions.
Course Name: __________________________ Date: ____________ Fee $30.00 Location: (circle one)
MSiC
Spring Run
Course Name: __________________________ Date: ____________ Fee $30.00 Location: (circle one)
MSiC
Spring Run
MathScience Innovation Center - 2401 Hartman Street, Richmond, VA 23223 - Main Office: 804.343.6525 - www.myMSiC.org