Spring 2024 opportunities for homeschoolers at Clemson University!

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All labs take place on Clemson University’s campus in the Science Outreach Center… For only $20/student, your child will engage in the following hands-on STEM exploration:

Registration OPEN

WHERE? Basement of Jordan Hall (G26-G30), Clemson University
COST?  $20 per student
WHEN?  See below for dates and times
TIME?  All labs run from 9:30 am-12:00 pm
QUESTIONS?  culsoc@clemson.edu or 864-656-9939

Parents’ Role

Our Laboratories can hold up to 32 participants each; however, we will not have 32 participants in each lab. Once you arrive, we will direct you to one of our two laboratories. There will be space for some parents to sit in on the lesson. However, due to space limitations, not all parents will be allowed into the lab. Parents are asked to stay nearby, either in the lab, the waiting area directly adjacent to the labs, or close by on campus in case of an emergency.

Friday, April 26th

Rainwater + Tower Design – FULL
(ages 8–12)

 In this lab, students will:

      • Engage in the engineering design process.
      • Design, build and test rainwater collection devices.
      • Learn about forces and how they impact buildings and towers.
      • Build a tower to withstand wind from a simulated hurricane.

Transpiration and Photosynthesis
(ages 8–12)

 In this lab, students will:

  • Collect leaves to make your own microscope slides.
  • Use a compound scope to examine your “leaf” slides.
  • Discover special structures in leaves that help plants share their water with air.
  • Conduct an experiment to witness photosynthesis in action.
  • Discover how different conditions affect photosynthesis.

Thursday, May 16th

Rockets – FULL
(ages 8-12) 

In this lab, students will:

  • Explore the 4 forces of flight
  • Experiment with Newton’s laws of motion
  • Design, build and launch compressed air rockets
  • Engage in the engineering design process to improve the flight of your rocket

Polymers – FULL
(ages 8–12)

 In this lab, students will:

  • Create polymer models
  • Discuss natural and synthetic polymers
  • Explore the properties of polymers while designing a delayed-release pill
  • Create polymer art with Shrinky Dinks

Cancellation Policy: Withdrawals prior to a week before the date of the registered session will be assessed a 25% processing fee; these withdrawals must be received in writing (an email is sufficient). Alternatively, withdrawals prior to a week before the date of the registered session may be credited for the same academic year. Withdrawals made within the same week of the registered session will not receive a refund.