Hands-on science lessons
Biodiversity, Adaptations, Conservation
Registrations are now being accepted for sessions beginning in September.
Objective: Through hands-on learning of Life Sciences, we will spark a natural curiosity for young minds to grow a love and appreciation of science while studying the diversity of life on Earth.
Each session will include a lesson and experiments or projects to reinforce the subject matter.
Topics for this semester include:
- bio-luminescence
- microscopic life
- bugs
- birds
- fungus
- scavengers & decomposition
- mammals
Course details
Teacher: Mrs. Joan Batson
Location: Acorn Academy, 2470 Nicholson Road, Sewickley, PA
Dates: September 13, 2024–May 9, 2025
Class schedule: Fridays, 9:15–11:15AM and 12:30–2:30PM
Morning class has a flexible drop-off window of 8:50–9:10AM and a flexible pickup window of 11:20–11:40AM. There is no flexible drop-off/ pickup for the afternoon class.
Program fee: $150 per session (6 sessions total)
Class size: Limited to 15 students
Students: Children 4–5 years old
Course registration: Contact Wendy Ruby, mrsruby [at] acornacademypgh [dot] com
Course schedule
Monday |
Thursday |
Topic |
| 09/09 | 09/12 | Pterosaurs/Plesiosaurs |
| 09/16 | 09/19 | Microscopic Life |
| 09/23 | 09/26 | Bioluminescence |
| 09/30 | 10/03 | Cephalopods/Mollusks |
| 10/07 | 10/10 | Crustaceans/Echinoderms |
| 10/21 | 10/17 | Underground Living |
| 10/28 | 10/24 | Beetles |
| 11/04 | 11/07 | Bees |
| 11/11 | 11/14 | Deer |
| 11/18 | 11/21 | Bears |
| 12/09 | 12/05 | Raptors |
| 12/16 | 12/12 | Songbirds |
| 01/06 | 12/19 | Cat Family |
| 01/13 | 01/09 | Dog Family |
| 01/27 | 01/16 | Horse Family |
| 02/03 | 01/23 | Monkeys and Apes |
| 02/10 | 01/30 | Animal Relatives |
| 02/24 | 02/06 | Deadly Animals and Plants |
| 03/03 | 02/13 | Animal Show-offs |
| 03/17 | 02/20 | Symbiotic Relationships |
| 03/24 | 02/27 | Fungus |
| 03/31 | 03/06 | Trees |
| 04/07 | 03/13 | Flowers |
| 04/14 | 03/20 | Conservation |
| 04/28 | 03/27 | Who Eats What? |
| 05/05 | 04/03 | The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars |
| 05/12 | 04/10 | Giants of the Earth |
| TH only | 04/24 | Those Pesky Pests |
| TH only | 05/01 | It’s Dirty Work – Scavengers and Decomposers |
| TH only | 05/08 | Animal Locomotion |
Read what people are saying …
My children have been a part of Mrs. Batson’s science enrichment class (and summer camp!) for going on three years now and we LOVE it! My kids enjoy Mrs. Batson’s fun, silly & sometimes messy way of teaching science and I love that they are learning. It is amazing, the concepts and vocabulary that they come home with. We look forward to many more years in the program.
Denise
I have been an RN for 17 years and my sons, Jackson and Drew have taught me things they learned from Mrs. Batson’s science classes!
Melissa
Ryan has just started his second year of Science Enrichment and it is a wonderful experience that adds to his Kindergarten curriculum. He learns so much each week and has developed a true appreciation of the science that is all around him. Mrs. Batson brings her passion for science to every class, making it fun and interactive. The children retain so much. I have also had the privilege of volunteering in class and seeing first hand the enjoyment science class brings. I’ve learned a few things myself! I would encourage all parents to sign up! Thank you so much for making this class available for our little scientists.
Louise
