OMSI Lab Day

November OMSI Lab Day for Elementary and Middle School

WHO: Students grades 3-8
WHAT: 2 science lab opportunities at OMSI
WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Fear Factor Lab – Explore science behind emotions. Students will discover the complex reaction s our bodies have to different stimuli through small group experimentation where they become the neuroscientist and also test their own reactions. Students explore themes in psychology, anatomy, inquiry and experimental design.
Grades 3-5 at 12:00-1:00
Grades 6-8 at 1:00-2:00

The Physics of Music - What is the science behind sound? Experience how musical sounds are produced and try some unusual musical instruments.
Grades 6-8at 12:00-1:00
Grades 3-5 at 1:00-2:00

WHERE: OMSI; we will meet in the lobby
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503.797.4000

WHY: each lab can replace a lab or project in Odysseyware science; and it is fun!
COST: $5 per child per lab
CONTACT: To register, please email Linda Sassen at lsassen@allprep.us .

TO REGISTER: Space is limited. People who mail the complete information will be registered first-email, first-served.

She needs the following information in order to register you:

Student’s name: _________________________
Teacher’s name: _________________________
Student’s grade: _________________________
Which labs your student would like to attend:
_____________________________________________________________________________________

*Please notice, if Linda does not have all the above information, she will not be able to add your student to the list, so please be complete.

BRING:
- Money for the lab. Checks made out to Estacada Web Academy are preferred. Exact change will be accepted.
- Students need to either write on worksheets given by OMSI or record 5 things they learned. These will provide the teacher information they need to give the student credit for their lab experience.
- There is not time for lunch between labs so please fulfill food needs before or after the labs.
- Student ID if you have one
- Copy of field trip permission slip if parent is not present

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Sassen.