Homeschool Course: Science of the Body by Discover Science Center in Alpharetta, GA

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SCIENCE OF THE BODY

Wednesdays, January 25-April 26 (no class Feb 22, Apr 5; 12 weeks)

11:00am-12:15pm

Ages 8-10

Students learn about the tools doctors use, study how our bodies work, use microscopes to see what different cells look like, and investigate real hearts, kidneys, and brains. All lab costs are included in registration fee.

Instructor: Q Collins, BSc

Location: Discover Science Center (suite 5)

Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab10% sibling discountRegister for full semester or individual labs.

WEEK 1: Dentistry and Teeth - Wednesday, January 25

This week, we learn about the makeup of our teeth and how to care for them. We experiment with different chemicals and how they affect our teeth.

WEEK 2: First Aid - Wednesday, February 1

Students review the contents of a first aid kid, learn how to treat and prevent minor injuries, and practice basic first aid skills.

WEEK 3: Microscopy and Cells - Wednesday, February 8

This week, we learn how to properly use a microscope, study basic cell structure, and compare the cells of different tissues throughout the body.

WEEK 4: Musculoskeletal System - Wednesday, February 15

In lab today, we learn about bones and muscles by examining x-rays, learning the names of bones in our skeleton, three types of muscle cells and where they are located, and dissect chicken wings to investigate how tendons connect skeletal muscle to bone.

WEEK 5: Nervous System - Wednesday, March 1

Students have the chance to investigate a mammalian brain to learn the parts of the nervous system. We also learn about our senses and what part of the brain is responsible for interpreting the world around us.

WEEK 6: Circulatory System - Wednesday, March 8

In this lab, we study what makes up our blood, test synthetic blood to see how real blood types are characterized, and study how blood moves through the body by looking at a real mammalian heart.

WEEK 7: Respiratory System - Wednesday, March 15

Students learn how and why we breathe, study the organs that make up our respiratory system, and create a model of our trachea, lungs, and diaphragm.

WEEK 8: Digestive System - Wednesday, March 22

In this fun, gross lab, we discuss the function of the digestive system, learn the organs involved in the digestion process, and make a model of our digestive system to see how it works.

WEEK 9: Urinary System - Wednesday, March 29

Students investigate a mammalian kidney in this lab to learn how the body removes excess water and liquid waste through the urinary system.

WEEK 10: Immune System and Germs - Wednesday, April 12

We study germs and the immune system in lab this week. Students test their hand-washing skills, investigate bacteria under a microscope, and learn how our body fights off germs.

WEEK 11: Genetics and DNA - Wednesday, April 19

This week, we investigate our genetic code. Students learn what DNA is and where it is located in a cell, build a model of DNA, and extract DNA from strawberries.

WEEK 12: Surgery - Wednesday, April 26

Students test their skills at surgically removing foreign objects embedded in their “patients” without scarring them.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY

We are now charged by our registration processor for all activities cancelled by a parent. Therefore, we have had to implement a processing fee for all cancellations (see below). Alternatively, a credit can be issued for the full amount of the activity and be used toward a future program within one year. Refunds or credits will NOT be provided without 24 hours prior notice or for no-shows (72 hours for multi-day camps, 1 week for after-school programs).

Please email info@discoversciencecenter.com or call 770 641-9336 to cancel your registration.

INDIVIDUAL LABS/WORKSHOPS:

Homeschool labs, Scout workshops, Parents' Night Out

Refunds will be issued, minus a $5 processing fee for each workshop, up to 24 hours before the workshop begins. Alternatively, a full credit will be issued up to 24 hours before the workshop begins.

No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellation less than 24 hours before the start of camp, early withdraw, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal.

MULTI-WEEK COURSES:

Homeschool courses

Refunds will be issued, minus a $20 processing fee for each course, up to 24 hours before the program begins. Alternatively, a full credit will be issued up to 24 hours before the course begins.

No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellation less than 24 hours before the start of camp, early withdraw, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

Refunds will be issued, minus a $20 processing fee, up to one week before the program begins. Alternatively, a full credit will be issued up to 24 hours before the after-school program begins.

No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellation less than one week before the start of the program, early withdraw, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal. No refunds will be issued in the event the school cancels school or after-school activities due to weather or other circumstances – the missed class will be rescheduled or a credit will be issued.

DAY CAMPS:

Refunds will be issued, minus a $10 processing fee for each course, up to 24 hours before the program begins. Alternatively, a full credit will be issued up to 24 hours before the day camp begins.

No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellation less than 24 hours before the start of camp, early withdraw, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal.

MULTI-DAY CAMPS:

Summer Camp, Winter and Spring Break Camps

Refunds will be issued, minus a $20 processing fee for each course, up to 72 hours before the program begins. Alternatively, a full credit will be issued up to 72 hours before camp begins.

No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellation less than 72 hours before the start of camp, early withdraw, scheduling conflicts, illness, or behavioral dismissal.

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April 14, 2023 - Kelley Peters

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April 14, 2023

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Help pls we totally missed the time I thought It was at 3pm! Pls help any way that we can get the video to still do it pls

asked on Apr 05, 2020

Apr 06, 2020 - Tonya Shearer

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So sorry you missed the workshop. Your registration is being refunded. Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of the students that were recorded during the meeting, we can not distribute the recorded meetings. Hope to see you in a different workshop! -

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Can adult attend session with shy youngster in younger groups?

asked on Jan 24, 2020

Jan 24, 2020 - Tonya Shearer

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Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message. It depends on which program you are inquiring about. Our Young Explorers classes (3-5 year olds) require parent participation during class. Parents sometimes stay for the first week of homeschool classes, and during Girl Scout workshops as well. Parents do not stay for after-school programs, Parents' Night Out or our camps. Hopefully, I covered the program you are interested in. If not, please let me know so I can clarify. Thanks for your interest, Tonya -

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