Category: Online Learning

What Is A Vaccine Trial?

3/18/2021

Thank you for joining us for an informative exploration into how a vaccine trial works! Below is a recording of the family friendly forum.

In addition to learning about vaccine trials, we also got a sneak peek into a real science lab where scientists work right here in New York City as Dr. Andie gives us a brief tour of Harlem Biospace.

Cheers to science!

Week 6: Human Body

3/11/2021

This week, the young scientists in our online after school program explored the human body! We learned about the heart, and conducted a quick full-body experiment (if you observed your young scientist moving and grooving during our workshop, that's what was going on!).

We explored FINGERPRINTS and made observations to help us identify the type of unique pattern we have. We learned that one job associated with exploring fingerprints is FORENSIC SCIENCE. We challenge our young scientists to collect fingerprints from their household and identify the pattern characteristics they observe. They can also use the inkpad and paper to create fingerprint art.

Week 5: Paleontology

3/5/2021

This week, our young scientists explored authentic and replica fossils as we learn more about the job of a paleontologist. In order for something to be a fossil, it needs to be at least 10,000 years old. Some of our specimens were at least 2 million years old!

To learn more about how a dinosaur becomes a fossil, check out this video from the Museum of Natural History.

Interested in making your own fossil to excavate? Here is the recipe we normally use to make them: 2 cups soil, 2 cups sand, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch. Mix in a large bowl, then slowly add 3/4 cup water (you may not use all the water). You're looking to create a mixture that is not too wet, but can stay together in a ball when squeezed. Add toy dinosaurs, sticks, stones, or seashells. Let dry for a day or two before excavating.

Check out some of what we explored this week!

Week 4: Geology

2/26/2021

After a week off, our after school science program returns with more hands-on science fun! This week, our young scientists were geologists. We made observations about our rock specimens and learned how to identify the type of rock it was. We'll be using what we learned this week and applying it to next week's exploration.

This week, our vocabulary words were:
GEOLOGY IGNEOUS (lava rock) METAMORPHIC (morphing) SEDIMENTARY (sediments)

Below is what some of the rocks in Ms. Carmen's collection look like under the digital microscope:

Week 3: Chemical Reactions

2/14/2021

We continue our hands-on science exploration via Zoom! We worked with what we thought were new ingredients, which ended up being quite familiar. Our young scientists continue to make and share observations and hypotheses as we expand our understanding of chemistry and chemical reactions.

Our science vocabulary words were CATALYST and IMMISCIBLE.

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