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Let's explore the microscopic world! I'll bring my microscope and supplies to your location. Learners will gain knowledge about the history of microscopy, parts of a microscope, get hands-on experience using a microscope and preparing samples on microscope slides to view under the microscope. This can be a multi-session course (1 to 1.5 hrs per meeting) or a one-time meeting (preferably minimum 2 hours).

Grab your magnifying glass and your favorite pencil, because there is a mystery afoot and only our team of young detectives can solve it! In this course, we’ll dive into kid-friendly whodunits to uncover how authors hide clues, build suspense, and create mysterious characters. As members of our top secret detective agency, learners will master the art of solving a mystery and will step undercover to draft their very own "top-secret" case files and original stories. No previous story writing expe

Step into a world where numbers come to life through paint, paper, and imagination! In this hands-on adventure, learners will transform mathematical concepts such as symmetry and fractions into colorful masterpieces. From constructing skip-counting chains to finding that there is math in art, every project turns a math concept into a creative discovery. As we turn math into arts and crafts, learners naturally improve their fine motor skills and problem-solving powers.

Animals are crafty architects and builders! From underwater to high up in trees, there are beautiful, highly functional structures built by our friends in nature. From spider webs to bees' nests to coral reefs, learners will explore a variety of amazing structure built by animals in nature.

Do you ever wonder what folks did for entertainment and fun before there were video games and electronics? Let’s jump back in time and discover together games that ancient civilizations invented for passing time and engaging in friendly competition. In this class we will learn about the history of ancient civilizations and a variety of games with beginnings traced to the days of ancient history. 

Calling all super sleuths, logical thinkers, and problem solvers! Let’s explore brain teasers, riddles, logic problems, puzzles, and mysteries, that challenge us to think pay attention to detail, think logically, and use innovative problem solving skills. We’ll work on discovering patterns, paying attention to detail, and applying deductive reasoning. A variety of activities and games will challenge learners to practice verbal, nonverbal, and mathematical reasoning in order to build a powerful t

What if you could invent something that helps people all over the world before you even finish middle school? In this class, we will explore the stories of young change makers who made a big difference in the world through creativity, curiosity, courage, and determination. By the end of this session, learners will feel inspired by young trailblazers to identify a problem they care about and explore how they might use their own creative ideas and talents to make a positive difference.

How did ancient people build monumental structures without modern machines? Learners will explore how ancient cultures used creativity, teamwork, and simple tools to build impressive structures that still stand, and inspire awe, thousands of years later.  Learners will gain an understanding of materials used by ancient engineers around the world, discuss engineering concepts, experiment with simple tools, and build small models of ancient structures.

This course typically consists of weekly meetings, 1.0 to 1.5 hours each meeting, for 12 - 16 weeks. Learners explore topics and concepts generally covered in middle school biology.

Grab a lab notebook and let’s explore the microscopic world together! In this four session class, students will learn all about cells - the basic building blocks of all living things. Learners will explore cell theory, discover cell organelles and their functions, and gain an understanding of important cell functions. 

Plants sustain nearly all life on Earth through their remarkable ability to transform sunlight into energy. This course invites learners to journey from the microscopic world of plant cells to the vast ecosystems that plants create. Through hands-on labs, microscopy, and guided research, students will explore how plant cells function, communicate, and adapt to their surroundings. Learners will ponder if plants think or hear and will explore  complex signaling systems use by plants.

Let’s explore the beauty of histology by studying cells and tissues under the microscope! In this class, learners will study  tissues and cells at the microscopic level and learn about elegant structure and function relationships within the tissues. Students will make their own artistic representation of the cells and tissues that we study in order to create their own colorful and unique histology guidebook.

This course typically consists of weekly meetings, 1.0 to 1.5 hours each meeting, for 12 - 16 weeks. Learners explore topics and concepts generally covered in middle school chemistry.

This course typically consists of weekly meetings, 1.0 to 1.5 hours each meeting, for 12 - 16 weeks. Learners explore topics and concepts generally covered in middle school physics.

A brief (15-20 minute) meet and greet to get a better understanding of your learner's needs.

Kristin has coached students in Future Problem Solving for years. FPS is an international organization offering an academic competition that challenges students to think creatively and utilize a six-step problem solving process to propose creative and actionable solutions to problems presented in a Future Scene. Learners engage in researching various topics, synthesizing information, and contemplating future trends as they prepare for competition.