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:
- Classification
- Insects and invertebrates
- Fish
- Amphibians
- Birds
- Reptiles
- 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 1 – 2PM
Class size: Limited to 16 students
Fee: $35 per month, 29 classes total
This program is geared for students that will be 4 before September 1 and for Kindergarten age students.
For registration information:
Call: Kelley Rupchak, director, 412-372-6836
Email: preschoolcrossroads [at] verizon [dot] net
Course schedule
Date – Topic
SEPTEMBER
09/13 Classification: types of animals, kingdoms, species
09/20 Insects: invertebrates
09/27 Fish: lungs, gills
OCTOBER
10/04 Amphibians: tadpoles, metamorphosis
10/18 Reptiles: life on land
10/25 Birds: flight
NOVEMBER
11/08 Mammals: live birth
11/15 Ecosystems: habitats, food chains
11/22 Animal adaptations: animal superlatives
DECEMBER
12/06 Animal defense: coloration, locomotion, toxins
12/13 Nocturnal: bats, owls
12/20 Animal communication: voice, stance, color
JANUARY
01/03 Desert ecosystem: climate, adaptations
01/10 Rainforest ecosystem: canopy, endangered
01/24 Arctic ecosystem: tundra, adaptations
01/31 Ocean ecosystem: whales, oceanic zones
FEBRUARY
02/07 Sharks: Great White, Hammerhead
02/14 Pinnipeds: walruses, seals
02/28 Snakes: locomotion, venom
MARCH
03/07 Turtles: turtles, tortoises, terrapins
03/21 Crocodilia: crocodiles, alligators, caimens, gavials
03/28 Spiders: arthropods, arachnids
APRIL
04/04 Plants: germination, importance
04/11 Humans: organ systems
04/25 Geology: rocks, minerals
MAY
05/02 Dinosaurs
05/09 Pleistocene: Ice Age
05/16 Weather
05/23 Forces: gravity, motion, magnetism, light, sound
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
