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posted 1-23 at 2 pm
Enrollment is Closed for
Pharaohs to Forensics
We are Proud to Present
Our Newest Program
"Weird Science..Pharaohs to Forensics"
5 Sessions on Thursdays
Dates: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: Upon Dismissal until 4:00 (7.5 hours total)
Tuition: $79/student
We are having quite a different program this winter! Testing statistics show that students show lower numbers in "Social Studies/history" and "Science".
We have decided to combine the two, Science and History and present a very unique, and interesting program to the students.
We mentioned our ideas to many students and teachers this past fall, and everyone thought it would be a very exciting program. Please note that there will be No Rocket Building or Launching during this winter program as weather will not permit...However, the hands-on indoor activities will be HUGE!
What we will be doing:
During our Sessions we will, take a "flight" to the past, come to the present, and project into the future!
The Science of Ancient Egypt:
Lots of science...amazing culture!
We will learn the science behind mummification, make a mummy, learn about the pyramids, math and science involved, writing, art.
BEST! We will have a guest Anthropologist share her knowledge and experiences in this session of our program! Renee Lowe's background is in Native American culture and also has rich knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture.
Science during Medieval times
We will design Medieval castles and make catapults to "Storm the Castle"! Catapults will teach velocity, mass, distance.
Science and Magic
Is it really Magic...or chemistry? We will make invisible ink, do some experiments that will appear to be "magic"...
Forensic Science
CSI and NCIS Fans... Grissom and Abby would like this session!
We will become CSI's, make a CSI kit, take fingerprints, evidence and solve a mystery.
Probing Planets
What would life be like on other planets, what are some NASA projects seeking out, create a tornado in a bottle, learn about the electromagnetic field, build an electromagnet.
WOW!
Want to join us for this?
Only 25 spots.
They will fill up quickly.
Deadline is: Tues Jan 24
How to Enroll:
1- Print out the PDF enrollment form below, fill out, send to the school office with tuition check attached made out to LIFTOFF.
2. Enroll and pay tuition online using PayPal or a Credit Card
Go to tab: REGISTER HERE - Chalker
Fill out and submit the form. Then come back to THIS PAGE and click on the PayPal Icon Below to pay tuition.
SEE YOU SOON!!
POSTED 8-31-11 AT 8:00 PM
ENROLLMENT IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE FALL 2011 CLASSES.
posted 2-10-11
Two strange and unusual characters
Two strange and unusual rockets!
Construct and Launch “MINI ME”therocket!
This is a Very Limited Edition Liftoff! Program!
We brought Mini Me and Dr. Evil to Chalker about 5 years ago!The kids loved constructing such an Unusual Rocket that Flies So Super High!
Mini Me stands over 2 feet tall and is constructed from Styrofoam Cups! Don’t be fooled! He is no “Lightweight”by any means!He boasts a Piston Engine and is Wicked Fast!
This is a 3 Day Class:
Tues March 8, Thurs Mar 10 and Launch Day is Fri Mar 11
Time:Upon Dismissal until 4:30
Tuition:$49/student
Please don’t miss out on this one!We have 21 Spots!
Students will be in groups of 7 with their own instructor, so there will be lots of one on one in these classes.
We will also be doing some activities regarding the Solar System focusing on the Sun.
Enroll online by clicking on the tab:REGISTER HERE- Chalker
Fill out and submit the form then RETURN TO THIS PAGE pay tuition online with a credit card or PayPal by clicking on the PayPal Icon below:
Send form and tuition to school:Print out the form by clicking on the link below.Fill out, attach a check for tuition made out to LIFTOFF!, and send to the school office.
Our Chalker Students will be the first to Build this Unique Combination of a Rocket and a Glider Plane!
BUILD AND LAUNCH A
BOOST GLIDER ROCKET
WE WILL BE CONSTRUCTING A ROCKET AND A GLIDER PLANE
The rocket carries the glider plane up, releases it and returns while the plane glides back to earth.
This is a brand new Rocket for Liftoff! We will build the Balsa Glider and test it to see its flight pattern. We will learn to "trim" it with Clay, to make it glide in the direction we wish it to go!
Then we will construct the Rocket which will carry the Glider into space and release it. The Rocket will come down with a streamer and the Glider will glide back to earth!
We have 30 spots available and these classes fill up quickly!.
This is a 3-Day Class
Tues Sept 28, Thurs Sept 30 , Fri Oct 1
Time:upon dismissal till 4:00
Tuition:$49/student
Deadline:Fri Sept 17th
THE BOOST GLIDER ROCKET IS EXTREMELY COOL!
We will return to Chalker with this Rocket in 2 years, so, if you are Excited About it as we are..
Reserve Your Spot Today!
CONSTRUCT A REPLICA OF
THE PATRIOT MISSILE
The Patriot missile has been hailed by some military advocates as the great defender of American troops (in Saudi Arabia) and Israeli civilians during the Gulf War
The Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defense system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft. It was used in the Gulf War in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Our Model is almost 2 Feet tall and will fly over 600 feet high!
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
LAUNCH AN EGG INTO SPACE!!
“THE INCREDIBLE NOT-SO-EDIBLE EGG”
PLEASE JOIN US IN BUILDING AN EGG LOFTER ROCKET!
WE WILL BE BUILDING A ROCKET THAT CARRIES A RAW EGGAS IT’S PAYLOAD! This is a 2 day class, Students will construct their rocket, prep them and decorate on day one and Launch on Friday!
This Rocket will be launched ONE TIME and who ever’s egg is NOT BROKEN and CLOSEST TO THE LAUNCHPAD will win first prize!. There will also be a “good sport prize” for the egg that is farthest and broken!
LIVE A LITTLE - NOW YOU CAN PROUDLY TELL YOUR FRIENDS YOU LAUNCHED AN EGG INTO SPACE!
This Launch will be tons of FUN!We will supply the eggs, and you will have to name your egg- is he an Egg-stronaut? Or Mr. Egg-citable?
This class was held in Sept. 09 -
Nick won the "Far Far Away" prize - his egg landed farthest from the launchpad and was broken! What a Good Sport!
CHALKER SNEEK-A-PEEK
WE REALLY ENJOYED SEEING OUR CHALKER ROCKETEERS AND MEETING SO MANY NEW STUDENTS!
WE HAVE BEEN AT CHALKER FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS AND HAVE SEEN SO MANY OF THESE KIDS JUST GROW UP!
WE WERE THRILLED TO SEE SOME OF OUR ROCKETEERS AND APPRENTICES WHO HAD MOVED ONTO MIDDLE SCHOOL BUT WERE THERE FOR THEIR SIBLINGS!
LUCAS B. , A NEW KINDERGARTEN STUDENT, WON OUR RAFFLE PRIZE:
THE HIGH FLYING THING-A-MA-JIG ROCKET!
THANK YOU MARIAN AND HOLLY FOR H ELPING US!
HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!
Ms. Taylor loved to take her class through the Nature Trail on the Chalker Property to the beautiful "classrooms'" that the Boy Scouts had constructed a number of years ago.
However, the path was overgrown with bushes and debris which made it unsafe and pretty messy. SO- being the "Super Rocket Teacher - Trail Blazer" that she is.. she spent a couple of weeks before school started to clean up the path. We believe she had a little help here and there, but for the most part, it was a solo job.
When we heard of her, Pioneer Escapades, Mr. David offered to Build some Bird Houses and Feeders to entice birds to make their homes in so the kids could see them up close.
WOW IT LOOKS GREAT!
Here are some more pictures.
CHRISTOPER DOING THE "ANTI-RAIN DAN
ALTHOUGH DESPERATE, IT WAS A LAST RESORT AND WORKED!!
TO QUOTE MS. TAYLOR: "We have the cure for the drought -- schedule a launch at Chalker and it will rain
BUILD YOUR OWN LAUNCH STATION
CHALKER STUDENTS BUILT THEIR OWN LAUCH STATIONS- PAD AND CONTROLLER! THEY LOVED THE ELECTRICAL WORK WITH WIRES AND CONNECTIONS!
EVERY PAD WAS CHECKED BY BURNING AN IGNITOR- ALL WERE SUCCESSFUL!
Some Chalker Moments To Remember...
Mr. Gerald the Custodian has helped us out tremendously by retreiving rockets that land on the roof of the school! He went up 4 times one afternoon ! We wanted to thank him and asked him what he would like. He replied "pies"...He received about 6 pies that season!
Ms. Taylor is the coolest Rocket Teacher Ever! Her enthusiasm for this program shines through. She has made just as many rockets as the kids!
