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A variety of science labs are offered and all are designed to meet appropriate California science content standards.  Any of the following classes can be offered if there is enough interest (10 students minimum).  Please contact Dan Wyrick for more information or to reserve a place for your student.

2008-2009 COURSE OFFERINGS


Science Discovery Lab (K-3)     Science Explorations Lab (4-6)     Earth Science Investigations Lab (7-9)     Physical Science Investigations Lab (7-9)     General Biology Lab (9-11)     General Chemistry Lab (10-12)

 

 

 

 

 

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Science Discovery Lab - grades K-3:  Discovery Science Lab Course consists of a series of (15) one hour science labs aimed at the interests and abilities of primary grade (K-3) students. Each lab is a hands on experience that will stimulate the interest of young children in the wonder of science. These labs are designed to enhance the students’ understanding of scientific concepts. Students will gain practice in a variety of science skills, including observation, prediction, classification, recording data, and data analysis. Students (K-1) enrolled in this class must be accompanied by a parent or designated adult to aid in supervision and guidance.

Cost:          $455.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule           Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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Science Explorations Lab - grades 4-6: General Science Lab Course consists of a series (15) of one-hour middle school (grades 4-6) laboratory experiences. The course is designed for students who have some background in science. The activities in the course focus on a variety of science content areas.  Each lab is a hands-on experience designed to stimulate student interest in science and enhance the students’ understanding of scientific concepts and processes. Students will gain practice in a variety of science skills including observation, prediction, classification, recording data and data analysis.

Cost:          $455.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule           Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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Earth Science Investigations Lab - grades 7-9:  Earth Science Lab consists of a series (15) of junior high/high school level (grades 7-9) laboratory experiences. The course is designed for students who have a background in general sciences. The activities in this course focus on the earth sciences and provide students an opportunity to participate in qualitative and quantitative observations. This series of laboratory experiences is designed to facilitate the development of skills in planning and designing, predicting, recording data, data analysis, evaluation, and application; and lead to inquiry and problem solving.

Cost:          $455.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule           Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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Physical Science Investigations Lab - grades 7-9: Physical Science Lab consists of a series (15) of junior high/high school level (grades 7-9) laboratory experiences.  The course is designed for students who have a background in general sciences. The activities in this course focus on the physical sciences and provide students an opportunity to participate in qualitative and quantitative observations. This series of laboratory experiences is designed to facilitate the development of skills in planning and designing, predicting, recording data, data analysis, evaluation, and application; and lead to inquiry and problem solving.

Cost:          $455.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule           Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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General Biology Lab - grades 9-11: General Biology Lab consists of a series (15) of two hour secondary level (grades 9 & 10) laboratory experiences. The course is designed for students who have an elementary background in life sciences. The activities in this course provide students an opportunity to participate in qualitative and quantitative observations. This series of laboratory experiences is designed to facilitate the development of skills in planning and designing, predicting, recording data, data analysis, evaluation, and application; and lead to inquiry and problem solving.

Cost:          $650.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule            Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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General Chemistry Lab - Grades 10-12: General Chemistry Labs consists of a series (15) of secondary level laboratory experiences (grades 10-12). The course is designed for secondary students who have a background in laboratory experience and a working knowledge of computational math and Algebra I. The experiments in this course will provide students an opportunity to participate in qualitative and quantitative observations. This series of laboratory experiences is designed to facilitate the development of skills in planning and designing, predicting, recording data, data analysis, evaluation, and application; and lead to inquiry and problem solving.

Cost:          $650.00/student (includes student lab manual and all materials)

Date/Time: See schedule            Location:      Lodi Academy, Lodi, CA (get directions)

 

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