Science After School Begins Oct. 7
The Science After School enrichment program offered for kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Fairmont State University.
The program, taught by elementary preservice teachers, is under the direction of Dr.
Deb Hemler, Geoscience Education Coordinator; Angela McKeen, Assistant Professor of
Geoscience Education; and Jo Ellen Snider, adjunct professor. It is designed to engage
students in active science.
The Tuesday early evening section runs from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28.
The theme for this program is "Dinosaur CSI" which will explore "who dunnits" using
information about dinosaurs.
The Wednesday evening section runs from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. The theme
for this program is "Exploring the Unknown," which will investigate mysterious objects
in the solar system such as asteroids, comets and meteoroids.
All primary classes (K-2) will be taught in Room 302 and the intermediate classes
(3-6) will be taught in Room 106 of Hunt Haught Hall on the FSU and Pierpont Community
& Technical College main campus. The cost is $25 for each section, and students may
enroll in both sections. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. An application
form from a parent or guardian is required. For more information, contact Dr. Deb
Hemler at (304) 367-4393.
