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: Cross Roads Preschool, 2310 Haymaker Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146
Class schedule: Mondays, 11:30AM – 12:30PM or 1PM – 2PM, 2 semesters
Class size: Limited to 16 students
Fee: $150 per semester
This program is geared for Cross Roads Preschool students that will be 4 before September 1 .
For registration information:
Call: Kelley Rupchak, director, 412-372-6836
Email: preschoolcrossroads [at] verizon [dot] net
Course schedule
Date – Topic
SEMESTER #1
09/14 Pterosaurs/Plesiosaurs
09/21 Microscopic Life
09/28 Bio-luminescence
10/05 Cephalopods/Mollusks
10/19 Crustaceans/Echinoderms
10/26 Underground Living
11/02 Beetles
11/16 Bees
11/23 Deer
12/07 Bears
12/14 Raptors
12/21 Songbirds
SEMESTER #2
01/04 Cat Family
01/11 Dog Family
01/25 Horse Family
02/01 Monkeys/Apes
02/08 Animal Relatives
02/22 Deadly Animals and Plants
03/01 Animal Show-offs
03/08 Symbiotic Relationships
03/22 Fungus
03/29 Trees
04/12 Flowers
04/19 Conservation
04/26 Who Eats What?
05/03 The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
05/10 Giants of the Earth
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
