STEM Astoria Academy participants will continue the unit for all of January on “Life Sciences” to support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) used nationally for science curriculum and adopted by the state of Oregon. The four domains of concentration of NGSS include Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

STEM Astoria Academy participants will conduct hands-on experiments and study live caterpillars and watch the progression through the life cycle to butterflies.

Additionally STEM Astoria Academy participants will conduct hands-on experiments using the Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000 curriculum and Chemistry set. Participants will conduct chemically inert laboratory experiments to learn about lichen and the contribution to litmus tests. The colorful experiments conducted will solidify chemistry concepts and introduce the interplay of natural materials and indicators for Chemistry experiments.

Participation Fee: $30, or $25 Tuition plus $5 Materials Fee

Location: Lumen, 1350 Exchange Street, Astoria, Oregon
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