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The Science is Super program will begin by learning about Sir Isaac Newton, the greatest scientist ever known to mankind, and we’ll discover why. One of his achievements was to establish a method for studying questions, the scientific method. We will be learning about the scientific method and using it to explore Newton’s theories, as well as other questions that arise during our classes. So plan to join us as we learn about this important man

Students will explore the fluid and transparent qualities of watercolor paint. Drawing inspiration from several artists, including Wolf Kahn, Paul Klee and Georgia O'Keefe, they will first draw and then paint real and imaginary landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. They will experiment with the use of rice paper, mulberry papers, and sumi ink. Students will then select their favorite painting and create a clay project, sculpting a 3-dimensional "scape" from a traditional slab using basic carving techniques. Students will receive individual attention from the teacher and will work at his or her own pace. Fee includes supplies.

Accio muggles! Apparate to Steppingstone for weekly magical adventures, including a Potions class, a game of Quidditch (no brooms required), art, drama, and more. Class is one hour and meets each Tuesday at 4:30 pm for 13 weeks beginning Sept. 14. For muggles in grades 3-8.

The World percussion ensemble will be a fun and educational way to explore some cultures, learn some percussion techniques, make great music, and have some fun. We will explore several traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as those from Africa, Persia, and wherever else we decide "travel" with our music.

The class will be taught by Robby Gall, former part-time professor of music at Wayne State University, and student of world rhythm.

The Steppingstone MAgnetic Resonance Training (SMART) Center’s purpose is to bring a research-based science experience to young, science-oriented students in order to meet our mission of “Exciting the next generation of scientists.” It offers middle school, high school, and junior college students the opportunity to engage in research experiences that are usually only available to college students.

Students will utilize a $200,000 magnetic resonance spectrometer (EPR), develop a hypothesis to test, design an experimental protocol to test their hypothesis, conduct experiments using an EPR spectrometer, learn to analyze the data, and to reach a conclusion.

There are two components to the program. The first are these training sessions, where students will:

• Learn to use the instruments
• Learn what kind of information they can get from the instruments
• Learn to design experiments which will make use of the instrumentation

The Steppingstone MAgnetic Resonance Training (SMART) Center’s purpose is to bring a research-based science experience to young, science-oriented students in order to meet our mission of "Exciting the next generation of scientists." It offers middle school, high school, and junior college students the opportunity to engage in research experiences that are usually only available to college students.

In this optional, but recommended portion of the SMART Center program, students will have lab time where Dr. Morse acts as a mentor to help students successfully answer the questions that are important to them and their research.

Students will have 48 lab hours total: