Science
Investigate, explore, and learn with our science program. Perfect for the camper with a inquisitive mind. Explore different areas of science through hands on active learning. Campers get to use the beautiful lab space located in Rockland Community College's Academic I building.
Each week is a separate topic, and there is no prerequisite knowledge needed. All young scientists are welcome!
2018 Curriculum
Each week the Science program will follow a common theme. Experiments and projects will be diversified and adjusted for the age of the campers. Pick your weeks now!
| Weekly Curriculum 2018 (Subject to change) | . |
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Week 1 - July 2nd to July 6th
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Water and Buoyancy -- One of the most abundant substances on Earth has
some amazing properties! Investigate uses of water and some of its characteristics.
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Week 2 - July 9th to July 13th
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Biology -- Explore living organisms and what makes them go. Campers will
examine what makes animals work.
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Week 3 - July 16th to July 20th
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Chemisty -- Join us for some fun experiments this summer! We look
at different chemical interactions and how molecules interact.
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Week 4 - July 23rd to July 27th
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Robots -- See how robots can make our lives easier. We will build kits
and experiment with different electric and mechanical structures.
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Week 5 - July 31st to August 4th
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Locomotion -- Why do
things move? Explore the forces applied to movement, and how they are dictated
by Newton’s Laws. Test it all out by building different types of moving things!
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Week 6 - August 6th to August 10th
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Rockets -- Come explore
how rockets work. We learn about what affects aerodynamics, and build and
launch our own rockets! Great week to finish the summer!
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9:15 - 10:30
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Science in the lab
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10:30 - 10:45
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Break
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10:45 - 12:30
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Science in the lab
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12:30 - 1:20
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LUNCH
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1:20 - 2:05
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Swim
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2:10 - 2:55
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Games
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3:00 - 3:45
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Rotating Afternoon Activity (photography, arts and crafts, computers, etc.)
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