Online, Hands-On Astronomy and Science Magic Class
Astronomy
- Grades 3-8 (mature 3rd graders are welcome, but will need more parental involvement)
- 8 - one-hour classes (8 weeks) (some classes may go over 1 hour)
- Class fee: $144 (includes kit)
- Maximum class size is 12 students
- Class starts the week of January 26, 2021 and ends the week of March 18, 2021
- Kits are available for pickup in Rescue.
- Shipping is available if you live out of the area (additional $15/kit, but may be more for a rush delivery). I may be able to combine shipping for two kits. Please contact me for details.
In this online, hands-on lab class, students will explore the wonders of the universe through model building and activities. Topics include the Sun, the planets, the solar system's size, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids, low-mass and high-mass star life cycles, black holes, nebulae, and craters. Students will build models of asteroids and comets, "travel" to each planet to observe interesting phenomena, create a nebula in a bottle and a high-mass/low-mass star life cycle mobile, view the Sun using special solar glasses, and more. Depending on your child's age and abilities, an adult may need to help with lab setup.
I will provide a kit that contains the majority of the supplies needed for the class. Additional common household items will be needed. (Supplies list to be completed soon). Students will need to print worksheets from my website. I will also provide detailed lab setup instructions/photos and links to videos related to topics covered in the classes (optional to watch).
I will provide a kit that contains the majority of the supplies needed for the class. Additional common household items will be needed. (Supplies list to be completed soon). Students will need to print worksheets from my website. I will also provide detailed lab setup instructions/photos and links to videos related to topics covered in the classes (optional to watch).
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Sun model
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low-mass and high-mass star life cycle mobile
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nebula in a bottle
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comet model
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Class offerings (choose a day/time for your one time per week class):
You have the option of taking Astronomy (8 weeks) and/or Science Magic (4 weeks) in all but the Tuesday 12:30 class. Astronomy and Science Magic are taught consecutively from January-April.
Tuesday: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Astronomy only class, Science Magic not offered)
Tuesday: 12:30-1:30 p.m. (FULL) (This is a 12-week Astronomy and Science Magic class offered through Foothill Learning Academy)
Wednesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Registration Instructions:
If you are registering for the Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Astronomy + Science of Magic class (12 weeks), please register through the Foothill Learning Academy website. https://www.foothilllearningacademy.com/enroll-now
To register for other class days/time, email the following information to [email protected] or call me at 530-313-3789.
Payment Information
If you have any questions, please call/text Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email at [email protected].
You have the option of taking Astronomy (8 weeks) and/or Science Magic (4 weeks) in all but the Tuesday 12:30 class. Astronomy and Science Magic are taught consecutively from January-April.
Tuesday: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Astronomy only class, Science Magic not offered)
Tuesday: 12:30-1:30 p.m. (FULL) (This is a 12-week Astronomy and Science Magic class offered through Foothill Learning Academy)
Wednesday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Registration Instructions:
If you are registering for the Tuesday 12:30 p.m. Astronomy + Science of Magic class (12 weeks), please register through the Foothill Learning Academy website. https://www.foothilllearningacademy.com/enroll-now
To register for other class days/time, email the following information to [email protected] or call me at 530-313-3789.
- Student's first and last name
- Grade level
- Class name (*Astronomy and/or Science Magic) (Science Magic class can be added later, but you'll need to pick up another supply kit from my home in Rescue.)
- Class Day/Time
- Your phone number
- Charter school name (e.g., Clarksville, Cottonwood, Horizon, Visions, etc.) or if you will be paying out of pocket for the class
Payment Information
- If your child is registered in the Astronomy and Science Magic class, payment of $216 is due prior to picking up the kit in January. If you are using charter school funds, please order one voucher for $216 with a date range of 1/26/21-4/29/21.
- If you child is attending Astronomy only, payment of $144 is due prior to picking up the kit in January. Please use 1/26/21-3/18/21 for date range on voucher.
- If you child is attending Science Magic only, payment of $72 is due prior to picking up the kit. Please use 3/23/21-4/29/21 for date range on voucher.
- I am a vendor for the local Inspire schools, Visions, Horizons, South Sutter, American River Charter School, and Pacific Charter Institute (Heritage Peak, Sutter Peak, Rio Valley, Valley View).
- You can find me in your charter school ordering system as either "Lisa Hindmarsh" or "Hands-On Science".
- I also accept cash/check/Venmo, too.
If you have any questions, please call/text Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email at [email protected].
Wondering what parents think about my online classes (from Chemistry - Fall 2020)?
"OMG, my son loved the class!! He came running and said, "that was awesome!!" He showed us the food coloring thing and explained how atoms move...love it!! Thank you. A much needed excitement about learning. - Michelle N - parent of 5th grader
"I can't tell you how thrilled I am that our girls are taking your course!! They are learning so much and are really enjoying it. Thank you so much!!" - Mattea W. - parent of 4th and 6th graders
FB post: I have not seen my child THIS involved. Thanks to Hands-On Science. Lisa Hindmarsh is an excellent teacher. Students stay engaged because there is lots of hands on activity. He finished class and said want to know something amazing? That is a big win. Thank you Lisa. - Shankari A. - parent of 4th grader
"My son is now excited to take astronomy! You really have gotten him excited about science! - Katie C. - parent of 5th grader
"Thank you very much for teaching such a thorough and fun chemistry class. My daughter loved it! I appreciate all the work that you put into it! We will see you next week!" - Karen H., parent of 5th grader
"My daughter has been loving the chemistry class and we'd like to register for more of your upcoming classes. We never got to do an in person class with you, but I've been really impressed with how well you've adapted these classes for zoom. The time and effort you've spent really show! - Alex L., parent of 4th grader.
"Thank you very much for teaching such a thorough and fun chemistry class. My daughter loved it! I appreciate all the work that you put into it! We will see you next week!" - Karen H., parent of 5th grader"
"OMG, my son loved the class!! He came running and said, "that was awesome!!" He showed us the food coloring thing and explained how atoms move...love it!! Thank you. A much needed excitement about learning. - Michelle N - parent of 5th grader
"I can't tell you how thrilled I am that our girls are taking your course!! They are learning so much and are really enjoying it. Thank you so much!!" - Mattea W. - parent of 4th and 6th graders
FB post: I have not seen my child THIS involved. Thanks to Hands-On Science. Lisa Hindmarsh is an excellent teacher. Students stay engaged because there is lots of hands on activity. He finished class and said want to know something amazing? That is a big win. Thank you Lisa. - Shankari A. - parent of 4th grader
"My son is now excited to take astronomy! You really have gotten him excited about science! - Katie C. - parent of 5th grader
"Thank you very much for teaching such a thorough and fun chemistry class. My daughter loved it! I appreciate all the work that you put into it! We will see you next week!" - Karen H., parent of 5th grader
"My daughter has been loving the chemistry class and we'd like to register for more of your upcoming classes. We never got to do an in person class with you, but I've been really impressed with how well you've adapted these classes for zoom. The time and effort you've spent really show! - Alex L., parent of 4th grader.
"Thank you very much for teaching such a thorough and fun chemistry class. My daughter loved it! I appreciate all the work that you put into it! We will see you next week!" - Karen H., parent of 5th grader"
