2024 Fall Classes

Fall into science with our fun learning series for kids ages 3-4 with one accompanying adult. Each week features activities that may make a mess, so dress accordingly. New this season, two sessions of 4 classes each are offered. Each session will offer new and unique classes and will be a mix of science topics. You may sign up for one session or both! Remember, you must stick to your class time (10:00-11:00 am or 1:30-2:30 pm). Registration is required at www.greensboroscience.org.

Session 1

1. Red Panda Day!                     October 1
   It will be panda-monium as we learn about our bamboo-eating red pandas – Tai, Madeline, Azula & Miso. We’ll make a fun red panda mask that we can wear during our chat with the red panda keeper.

    

2. Pollinator Parade           October 8
   What’s all the buzz about pollinators? Let’s learn about butterflies, bees and other pollinators. We’ll make a fun pollinator craft and learn how we can support our pollinators. 
   
   
3. Autumn Adventures           October 15
   Colorful leaves, falling acorns and shorter days mean fall is in the air. Let’s explore the Science Center campus to collect leaves and acorns for a fall scavenger hunt. 
   
   
4. Wondrous Water           October 22
   Why is water so special for life? We will take a closer look at how water can change and move. We’ll get hands-on to see what will sink and float, and even make a craft to take home to continue the fun.  

Session 2

1. Not-so Spooky Skeletons October 29
   Join us as we explore the world of bones and skeletons! We’ll get hands-on with bones and skulls of a variety of animals, and make our own skeleton craft. 
   
   
2. Animal Homes November 5
   There’s no place like home! Come learn where our animal friends like to find food, raise young and curl up for the night. We’ll get up close with some biofacts to see how animals create their homes and create our own version of an animal home! 
   
   
3. Colorful Fun November 12
   The season of color and light is almost upon us. Red, blue and yellow-what happens when mischievous mice investigate colors? Let’s take a closer look at color through stories and crafts, and meet a colorful animal or two. 
   
   
4. Under the Sea November 19
   Dive into class to learn about  the wonders of the ocean and the amazing creatures that live there. We’ll make our own ocean in a bottle as we explore the differences between air breathers and gill breathers. Class will wrap up at Shark Reef for a closer look at our ocean friends. 

Join us for science classes geared for our homeschool students. New this season, two sessions of 4 classes each are offered. Each session will offer new and unique classes, and includes hands-on science focused on animals, physical science and more. Sign up for one session or both to make an 8 week course! Each class is geared towards the appropriate age level. Registration is required at www.greensboroscience.org.

Ages 5-7

HS1: Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23; 9:30-11:00 am
HS2: Wednesdays, October 30; November 6, 13, 20; 9:30-11:00 am 

Ages 8-11

HS3: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24; 9:30-11:00 am
HS4: Thursdays, October 31; November 7, 14, 21; 9:30-11:00 am

Session 1 

1. Chasing Rainbows October 2 and 3
   Get ready to see the world in a whole new light! Come learn what light is and how it creates the beautiful colors we see every day. We’ll do some experiments with light and meet a colorful animal or two!
   
   
2. Square Foot Detectives October 9 and 10
   Put your detective hat on and get ready to explore the tiny wonders of nature! We’ll investigate the biodiversity that can be found in just one square foot of land. We’ll learn to observe, identify and protect the mini-ecosystems right under our feet. 
   
   
3. Bubbleology October 16 and 17
   How long can you hold a bubble filled with puffs of fog? We’ll answer this question and more as we explore the science of soap and bubbles. We’ll experiment with bubble recipes to see which ones make the largest or most bubbles and find out why we use soap to clean up. 
   
   
4. Classic Jurassic October 23 and 24
   Future paleontologists will really dig this class. Search for real fossils, uncover fun dinosaur facts and meet living dinosaur relatives. 

Session 2 

1. Oh Ick! October 31 and November 1
   Through experiments, we’ll investigate things that can be icky, sticky and yucky! Topics include bacteria, germs, blood, creepy crawlies and more. We’ll set up some “bacteria hotels” and see what grows using a microscope. Class will wrap up with meeting some animals that get an “icky” reputation! 
   
   
2. Zoom and Kaboom November 6 and 7
   Explore the science behind things that zoom through the air and go kaboom! We’ll experiment with catapults, volcanoes, static electricity and more. Learn how these forces work and launch into the world of flying and exploding wonders.
3. What goes up… November 13 and 14
   Must come down! Or does it? Experiment with gravity and air as we make gravity toys, infinity fliers and fill Bernoulli bags. We’ll learn all about air pressure and wind movement in this gravity-defying class.
4. Amazing Animals November 20 and 21
   Take a peek inside the world of zoology! We’ll learn how large the animal kingdom is and how animals are grouped together. We’ll speak to keepers and meet an animal or two to learn how we take care of such a diverse group of animals here at the GSC!