Fall 2023 Dissections and Microscopy Labs
Dissection Labs
Grades 4-12 (I will accept younger students if a parent attends with them.)
One 2-hour session
Location: Rescue - outdoor - Outdoor classes require much more flexibility than indoor classes. We will have to work around the weather and possibly smoky days. Please understand that I might need to cancel a class on the morning of class and make it up another day. I will refund the fee if you can't make it to the makeup class.
Students will dive into the unexpected contents of a frog's stomach, marvel at the beauty of the tapetum lucidum in a cow's eye, feel a crayfish's stomach "teeth", learn about their own body systems by dissecting a rat or a fetal pig, and much more. Super gross, but super fun and interesting! In the dissection lab, students will explore the internal and external structures of specimens (fetal pig, rat, frog/earthworm, crayfish/cow eye).
Students will have their own specimens to dissect along with their own set of dissection tools to use. Students will receive diagrams they can fill out at home to reinforce what they have observed during the dissection. Dissection classes are for grades 4 and up, however, 3rd graders and younger will be admitted to class by special permission and a parent must attend and assist them if needed. Students must be mature, willing and able to follow detailed instructions and focus for 2 hours, and have excellent fine motor skills (they will be using a very sharp scalpel and scissors).
For questions or to register, call Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com. Registration is open until the day before the class if there is space and spare specimens.
Class Info:
Grades 4-12 (I will accept younger students if a parent attends with them.)
One 2-hour session
Location: Rescue - outdoor - Outdoor classes require much more flexibility than indoor classes. We will have to work around the weather and possibly smoky days. Please understand that I might need to cancel a class on the morning of class and make it up another day. I will refund the fee if you can't make it to the makeup class.
Students will dive into the unexpected contents of a frog's stomach, marvel at the beauty of the tapetum lucidum in a cow's eye, feel a crayfish's stomach "teeth", learn about their own body systems by dissecting a rat or a fetal pig, and much more. Super gross, but super fun and interesting! In the dissection lab, students will explore the internal and external structures of specimens (fetal pig, rat, frog/earthworm, crayfish/cow eye).
Students will have their own specimens to dissect along with their own set of dissection tools to use. Students will receive diagrams they can fill out at home to reinforce what they have observed during the dissection. Dissection classes are for grades 4 and up, however, 3rd graders and younger will be admitted to class by special permission and a parent must attend and assist them if needed. Students must be mature, willing and able to follow detailed instructions and focus for 2 hours, and have excellent fine motor skills (they will be using a very sharp scalpel and scissors).
For questions or to register, call Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com. Registration is open until the day before the class if there is space and spare specimens.
Class Info:
- Location: Outdoor class at my home in Rescue. Since we are at the mercy of the weather, classes may be rescheduled.
- If class size minimum isn't met (6 student minimum), class may be cancelled.
- Don't wait to sign up, I have to order specimens in advance!
- When class is confirmed, a 3-week non-refundable advanced payment is required for all classes since I have to order specimens well in advance. If your child is unable to attend and I am able to fill the spot with another student, I will refund your payment.
- If I do not have a voucher/PO when it is time for me to order specimens, I require payment via check/cash/Venmo. I will refund your private payment when I receive your voucher/PO.
- I am a vendor with Horizon, Visions, Clarksville, The Cottonwood School, Feather River, South Sutter, American River Charter School, and Pacific Charter Institute (Heritage Peak, Sutter Peak, Rio Valley, & Valley View). To order a voucher/PO, look for "Lisa Hindmarsh" or "Hands-On Science" in your charter school's ordering system.
- If your child is taking multiple dissection classes, please order just one PO from your charter school.
Fall 2023 Dissection Schedule (To be determined):
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Microscopy
Grade level: 4-12 (very mature 3rd graders welcome - must have excellent attention span and fine motor skills)
Class Fee: $40
Class Length: One 2-hour class
Day: Wednesday, October 11
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Rescue - outdoor class
Explore the exciting hidden microscopic world with a microbiologist! In this class, students will explore the wonders of pond water (diatoms/algae/protozoa and various other tiny creatures) and stain/examine their cheek cells and onion cells. Students will also learn the parts/functions of a microscope, how to properly use a microscope without damaging lenses and slides, and how to prepare a wet mount. I provide high-quality microscopes for students to use, however, students are welcome to bring their own microscope and I can show them how to use it.
For questions or to register, call/text Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com.
Grade level: 4-12 (very mature 3rd graders welcome - must have excellent attention span and fine motor skills)
Class Fee: $40
Class Length: One 2-hour class
Day: Wednesday, October 11
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Rescue - outdoor class
Explore the exciting hidden microscopic world with a microbiologist! In this class, students will explore the wonders of pond water (diatoms/algae/protozoa and various other tiny creatures) and stain/examine their cheek cells and onion cells. Students will also learn the parts/functions of a microscope, how to properly use a microscope without damaging lenses and slides, and how to prepare a wet mount. I provide high-quality microscopes for students to use, however, students are welcome to bring their own microscope and I can show them how to use it.
For questions or to register, call/text Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com.
Outdoor Ecology
Let's get together in nature and learn about the interactions between organisms and their surroundings and search for wildflowers!
In this 2-class series, students will be out in the field learning about ecosystems, biotic/abiotic factors, symbiosis (mutualism/commensalism/parasitism), plant communities (chaparral/oak woodland), and plant/animal adaptations. This park has a very diverse population of plants and animals for us to observe. We will see lots of wildflowers and acorn woodpeckers!
Grade level: 4-12 without a parent, Grades 2-3 with a parent (All parents are welcome to join, too.)
Class fee: $30 per student
Location: Bass Lake Regional Park (next to Sellwood Field) in El Dorado Hills
Days/Time:
Two - 1.25 hour classes (2 Wednesdays) (Class may go over a little, so please don't have anything scheduled right after this class.)
Session 1: March 29 & April 12 (Wednesdays), 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Dates are tentative based weather and mud.
Suggested items for students to bring to class: comfortable closed-toed shoes, water, and hat.
For questions or to register, call Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com. I am a vendor for all local charter schools.
Let's get together in nature and learn about the interactions between organisms and their surroundings and search for wildflowers!
In this 2-class series, students will be out in the field learning about ecosystems, biotic/abiotic factors, symbiosis (mutualism/commensalism/parasitism), plant communities (chaparral/oak woodland), and plant/animal adaptations. This park has a very diverse population of plants and animals for us to observe. We will see lots of wildflowers and acorn woodpeckers!
Grade level: 4-12 without a parent, Grades 2-3 with a parent (All parents are welcome to join, too.)
Class fee: $30 per student
Location: Bass Lake Regional Park (next to Sellwood Field) in El Dorado Hills
Days/Time:
Two - 1.25 hour classes (2 Wednesdays) (Class may go over a little, so please don't have anything scheduled right after this class.)
Session 1: March 29 & April 12 (Wednesdays), 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Dates are tentative based weather and mud.
Suggested items for students to bring to class: comfortable closed-toed shoes, water, and hat.
For questions or to register, call Lisa at 530-313-3789 or email your child's name, grade, charter school name, and your phone number to lisahandsonscience@gmail.com. I am a vendor for all local charter schools.
