Adventure Science Center’s (ASC) keeping kids plugged into STEM learning this month with the nationwide GSK Science in the Summer program. Now in its 30th year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) administers the Science in the Summer education program in partnership with select museums and science centers like ASC.
Rising second through sixth graders can participate in the free classes. This year, students will learn about electricity and magnetism through hands-on activities and experiments like building an electrical circuit and observing the effects of magnets on different materials.
The classes take place at two locations:
Rose Park Math & Science Magnet Middle School
1025 Ninth Ave. S., Nashville
July 12 – 13 from 9 – 11 a.m. or 12 – 2 p.m. for rising second/third graders
July 14 – 15 from 9 – 11 a.m. or 12 – 2 p.m. for rising fourth/sixth graders
Stratford STEM Magnet High School
1800 Stratford Ave., Nashville
July 19 – 20 from 9 – 11 a.m. or 12 – 2 p.m. for rising fourth/sixth graders
July 21 – 22 from 9 – 11 a.m. or 12 – 2 p.m. for rising second/third graders
Class sizes are limited to 30 students per class, and registration is now open. Call 615-862-5177 or visit adventuresci.org/scienceinthesummer.
