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Geology,

Homeschool,

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EARTH'S FORCES
Wednesdays, September 12-December 5 (no class Nov 21)
9:30am-10:45am
Ages 8-10
Learn and explore the forces that change the face of Earth. Investigate slow and rapid processes of change, experiment with physical forces and model the effects of these processes have on influencing landscapes.

Erosion, Deposition, and Geography – Experiment with the processes of erosion and deposition from runoff, streams and rivers, and see how they influence landforms to change the Earth’s surface. Wednesday, September 12, 9:30am-10:45am
Chemical and Physical Weathering - Learn differences between chemical and physical weathering, and test their effects on different rocks and minerals. Wednesday, September 19, 9:30am-10:45am
Lithosphere and Plate Tectonics - There is a lot going on beneath Earth’s surface. Create a model of Earth to explore the forces deep inside our planet’s mantle and core. Wednesday, September 26, 9:30am-10:45am
Earthquakes and Volcanoes - Explore how tectonic plate movement is related to volcanic activity, and test your ability to construct earthquake-proof buildings. Wednesday, October 3, 9:30am-10:45am
Tsunamis and Their Destruction - In Japanese, a tsunami is a “harbour wave” causing catastrophic effects. Learn the origin, science and effects of these tidal waves. Wednesday, October 10, 9:30am-10:45am
Floods, Landslides and Mudslides - Using sand tables, students model heavy rains, flooding and how landslides and mudslides occur. Wednesday, October 17, 9:30am-10:45am
Sinkholes - Some sinkholes are big enough to swallow automobiles and buildings. Witness how erosion and deposition can cause sinkholes from ground water. Wednesday, October 24, 9:30am-10:45am
Thunder and Lightning Storms - Learn some shocking facts about lightning in all of its forms and experiment with static electricity to see its influence during thunderstorms. Wednesday, October 31, 9:30am-10:45am
Tornadoes in our Atmosphere - Tornadoes are among the most destructive forms of weather on Earth. Learn how tornadoes are categorized, and what conditions are necessary for their formation. - Wednesday, November 7, 9:30am-10:45am
Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons – This week, students learn how a tropical depression can escalate to a categorized storm, and experiment with the impacts these storms can have on a coastline. Wednesday, November 14, 9:30am-10:45am
Avalanches and Glaciers - Glaciers carve out landscapes over long periods of time, while avalanches are natural hazards that move quickly. Experiment with mass movement of gigantic boulders and tiny sediments. Wednesday, November 28, 9:30am-10:45am
Anthropogenic Influences - See the effects of direct and indirect human impacts on our world’s ecosystems, and use our 3D EnviroScape to model impacts of pollution on our watershed.

Wednesday, December 5, 9:30am-10:45amInstructor: Meredith Walters, MSc, EdS

Location: Science Center (suite 5)

Students can register as a course or as individual workshops.

$220/course or $20/drop-in workshop

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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December 7, 2018 - Danielle Pates

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I can't say enough about DSC. The teachers are awesome, the classes small and what my kids learn at such an early age is invaluable!

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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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