Seriously, what’s cooler than space exploration? That’s right. Nothing. In this class we will learn all about our solar system, including important history and recent discoveries! We will experiment with the forces that shape our universe, build and test squeeze rockets, make a comet, and touch real meteorites as we explore and discover space.
Summer Class
Space Explorers
Grades 1-3
5/5
I need my SPACE!
Nerds know that space is cool and in this class learn about our solar system: what's in it, how it formed, and how we are exploring it! Plus make cool experiments!
Q. What is an astronaut’s favorite key on the keyboard? A. The space bar!
Description
Good fit for...
Are you a star-gazer? An adventurer? Hop in the ship and let’s BOLDLY GO! In this class, nerds learn a ton about space exploration, but they also get to build, imagine, and create! Sometimes we are learning together and discussing what difficulties we might have living in space, and other times we are working in interactive stations throughout the room sending “planets” around a “star” in our gravity well demonstration! There is lots of science in this class, but it isn’t about memorizing facts. This class is about wondering, discovering, and building!
Nerds make...
- construct scale models of our Solar System
- build straw rockets and launchers
- create your own Space Station
- build your own planet and observe it with the “telescope” you design
- assemble a Mars Rover
Nerds learn...
- Moon and the Apollo missions
- Life on the International Space Station
- What’s in our Solar System
- How gravity works
- Rocket Science!
In-Person Class Structure
Our Little Nerd classes for grades 1-3, are engaging and exciting and vary greatly in content and structure, but in some form there is always direct instruction from the teacher, guided practice, and independent or small group work with help and support from peers and staff. We usually begin the day with a team building activity and move into our first lesson. Next is a hands-on activity or project. Halfway through the class, kids will take a brief recess and snack break. A second lesson follows break and the kids will do another project/activity or continue one they were working on. Bottom line: It’s hands-on, interactive, fun learning.
What to Bring to Class
Class is 3hrs each day, so bring a snack for break time. Also, bring your own refillable water bottle. Don’t have one? Add our Nerding water bottle to your order and pick up on first day of class!
Gallery
Your nerd will build and discover like these nerds have.
One day on Venus is longer than one year on Earth!
Saturn isn't the only planet to have rings- Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also have them!
When you are on Mars, the sunset looks like it’s BLUE.
COVID-19 Safety
Read about the measures we are taking to provide safe in-person summer STEM classes.
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Summer Class
Eduprize (Gilbert, Arizona)
Week long (M-F) | 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Registration for summer 2022 classes will open Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 @ 10am
Register
$169 - $195
Sessions
Class locations, dates, and times will appear here when Summer registration opens.
