What is the 21st Century Program? What's happening this month?

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program supports children by providing academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

The program runs Tuesdays-Fridays 3:25-6:25 PM. Transportation to Millmont and Oakbrook is provided. For info call 484-857-7292 or the office at 610-371-5935.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Newton's Laws

Watch Baker's Video On Newton's Laws Here.

Dr. Skateboard's Action Science presents video content that focuses on concepts in physical science that integrate action sports, including skateboarding and Bicycle Motocross (BMX). These videos focus on motion that are found in these sports, including velocity, acceleration, point of reference, momentum, energy and much more. Dr. Bill Robertson acts as both the narrator and a performer in the series, which also includes top extreme athletes in BMX and skateboarding. The videos provide participating teachers and students with a series of instructional opportunities and relevant content information that can be used to explore and explain the given content information as well as engage the students in classroom activities. - See more here.







Kite Making Experiment

'How To Make A Kite' a DIY from Groundglass on Vimeo.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Make Your Own BRAIN CAP

If the video activity won't show below or is too tough you can try this one as an alternative



 

ASAP.org Brain Hat/Thinking Cap Tutorial

Our Brain - Human Anatomy -Lesson for Kids- School Science Video

Parts of the Brain

Is there a way to easily remember the many parts of the brain? Don't be afraid of all these complex terms; this lesson outlines some easy and fun phrases to help you memorize the brain's anatomy. Let's take a look. Your psychology friends are going to help you remember the parts of the brain! Let's start with the oldest parts of the brain, which are responsible for basic functions, like breathing and walking. Here's a phrase that can help you remember the four oldest parts of the brain: Bandura Totally Roughhoused Clowns For the complete lesson go to Parts of the Brain: Easy to Remember Lesson Here

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Bus Schedule for Summer 2016

The Summer Program starts this Monday June 13th. Bus pick up starts at Oakbrook at 9:00 am. Check out the full bus schedule below!

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Cool Idea: Create Comics

So, it's hot, and there's nothing I can do about it.  So, I'm thinking. What can I do that kids would think is cool!  I decided we're going to make our own comic strip.
Making Comics