The University of Central Arkansas last week hosted the 2007 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Challenge, a summer science program for 4th and 5th grade students organized by the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education within 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Education.
“The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Challenge summer program is designed to offer students an exciting curriculum not offered in many schools,” said Lisa Herrington, a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø clinical instructor who directed the program along with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Associate Professor Mark Cooper. “We believe all students want to be challenged, and we organized hands-on activities guaranteed to promote curiosity and fun.”
The one-week program was designed for students interested in science-based learning, all of whom attended three classes that each met daily for one hour and forty minutes:
“Of Cabbages and Chemistry”: The students learned the basics of chemistry by using various materials to conduct tests on many common household chemicals.
“Beastly Body Biochemistry”: The students explored the complexities of animal systems.
“Calling All Engineers”: The students learned how to build and test simple systems, such as bridges, boats and batteries.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Challenge faculty includes 91³Ô¹ÏÍø professors who are experts in their subject areas and have experience working with students in this age group.
The total enrollment fee for the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Challenge program was $150, which included a t-shirt.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Challenge is an expansion of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Super Kids summer program that began in 1999. For more information, call 501-450-5453 or 501-450-5444.
