Course	Description	Pix
A Your Body -  Ultimate Machine	Investigate how and why your body is designed thw way it is. Use computer technology to observe how your body changes under different circumstances. This course will look at the smallest parts of your body under a microscope, and the larger parts of your body by dissecting a mammal (fetal pig) and comparing similar organs. Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
B Under the Microscope	Learn how to use the compound and dissecting microscopes, and how to measure the size of objects under the microscope. Observe preserved slides and living specimens. Learn how to make digital microphotographs. Open to students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
C Chemistry Craze	Perform numerous chemistry experiments and examine the changes that result from different chemical reactions using modern computer technology. Learn to use temperature, pressure, and conductivity probes and to make graphs of changes during reactions. Use chemical energy to launch projectiles and race to find the answer to a chemical mystery. Recommended for students entering 7th and 8th grades.
D Biotechnology	Learn the basics of sub-culturing microorganisms. Separate protists from a mixed culture and isolate it. Extract DNA from a bacterial colony you have cloned. Study the effects of antibiotics on bacteria, and transform some of them to become resistant. Perform chromatography and electrophoresis. Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
E Glorp & Bubbles: Strange Chemical Creations	Investigate the physical and chemical properties of nine key elements in living systems. Design a T-shirt that features properties of an element of your choosing. Experiment with polymers, create familiar fragrances, and  study the structure of bubbles, and burn things to discover stored energy.  Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
F   Delaware's Freshwater Wildlife (formerly Delaware’s Aquatic Life)	Use local streams, lakes, and other waterways to study the relationships between plants, animals, people, and industry.  Learn techniques for measuring biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of common waterways.  Design an experiment to test the health of local streams, quantify your data using Microsoft Excel, present your results & conclusions on PowerPoint, and learn current techniques for preserving our natural waterways. Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.         **** limited to 14 students ****
G Ocean and Salt Water Science (formerly Oceanography)	Study the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  Learn about salt water wildlife, predict tides, and explore waves (ex. tsunamis). Focus on native Delaware species such as the blue crab and horseshoe crab; watch a horseshoe crab hatch and develop under a microscope.  This course will include a trip to an estuarine environment within Delaware, so there will be one extended session (back about 6:00 PM). Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. **** limited to 14 students ****
H In Motion	Construct a rocket, an airplane, and a car considering different design charactristics including different types of energy sources. Test objects to determine what makes them move efficiently. Use motion detectors and graphs to describe motion. Open to students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
All workshops...	All workshops: Learn to use Microsoft Office 2003 to organize data and lab reports. Students will use PowerPoint to present their findings to the class. At the end of the session, students will leave with a CD of all work and research performed. Students will make presentations of their week’s work; families and friends are cordially invited.

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