Below are descriptions for the remaining three Belmont University School of
Science’s Home School Science Discoveries sessions for spring, 2013.
If you are interested In bringing your son(s)
or daughter(s) to these laboratory-based experiences, please complete a
registration form for each session and email to:
steve.murphree@belmont.edu.
Sessions 2 and 3 have been offered previously so, if your child has
attended either of these, please consider giving other children a chance
to participate.
Please note the grade levels and enrollment limits of each session. These sessions will be on the 3rd floor of the Hitch Science Building on the Belmont University campus (http://www.belmont.edu/campusmap/pdf/campusmap.pdf
– Hitch Bldg. is no. 26; Curb Event Center Garage is no. 18). I will
be in touch with you to confirm that your child has a seat in the
session(s) for which you applied and to provide more information about
parking.
Feel free to share this information with other home
school parents or groups. More HSSD sessions will be offered in the
fall. I look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Steve Murphree, HSSD director
Session 2 Friday, May 10, 2013 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Hitch 309
“What’s Alive in a Sample of Water?”
Students will use microscopes to examine and
identify organisms from fresh pond or tree hole water samples they have
brought with them in plastic or ziplock containers (a turkey baster
makes a good sampling tool). Bringing in a sample is
not required as additional samples and some from Carolina Biological
Supply will be on hand. Maximum of 22 students.
Grades 1-8
Session 3 Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:00 am -12:00pm, Hitch 309
“Experiments in Animal Behavior I”
Students will use the scientific method to learn
about the behavior of Betta fish. Each group of students will design
and conduct a unique experiment after learning about Betta fish behavior
through designed experiments.
Maximum of 22 students.
Grades 4-8
Session 4 Friday, May 17, 2013
10:00 am -12:00pm, Hitch 309
“Experiments in Animal Behavior II”
Students will use the scientific method and choice
chambers to learn about the behavior of pillbugs. Each group of
students will design and conduct a unique experiment after learning
about pillbug behavior through designed experiments.
Maximum of 22 students.
Grades 4-8
C. Steven Murphree, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
615-460-5458
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