Science Matters!
A Summer Discovery Program for Girls entering 8th grade in the fall of 2008
Program size is limited! Apply Early!
July 21 – 25, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Science Matters! is a unique hands-on science discovery summer day program designed specifically for girls entering grade 7 in the fall of 2008.
Why does Science Matter? Science is everywhere, and understanding how it is a part of our daily lives can give students a great foundation for success in life. A solid science education is essential for everyone, and it provides young people with the skills and knowledge to make sense of the world. This interactive summer day program will introduce the beauty and intricacies of science to young girls, and encourage them to continue their pursuit of learning about all forms of biological sciences in the future.
This weeklong program will guide learners in an exploration of microbes, plants, paleoecology, the environment, the human body and more. The program will teach participants how to observe, take notes, collect evidence, draw conclusions and present on a subject of their choice learned during the week with the goal of sharpening their thinking skills about the world around them. Science Matters! will take place on the Bay Path College campus using the science labs – the newly renovated, state-of-the-art science research facility – and the full resources of the College.
Program features
- Hands-on lab experiments
- Field work and observations
- Research instruction
- Led by College faculty
- Final scientific presentation on Friday
Program Learning Outcomes
- Proper use of microscopes and lab safety
- Math - how to read/analyze data and create graphs
- Vocabulary expansion
- Note taking and study skills
- Research, presentation and speaking skills
- Power point
- Introduction to Microbiology, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Entomology, Fossils, Anatomy and more!
Fees
The total cost of this program is $1,495.00 for the week. Please pack your morning snack and lunch. Afternoon snacks are provided. Attendees receive an official program t-shirt, CD of scientific presentation & Science Matters! certificate of completion.
Application Information
Click here to download the printable application and mail to:
Bay Path College – Science Matters
Briana Sitler
Director of Special Programs
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
413.56.1118 Fax
413.565.1066 direct
Registration fee of $25: Due with Application
Application deadline: May 2, 2008
Deposit deadline: May 2, 2008
Acceptance decisions mailed upon receipt of completed application and registration fee.
Wait List Notification, as class fills but no later than June 20
For more information, contact Briana Sitler at bsitler@baypath.edu or 413-565-1066.
