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The chemistry & biology of what we eat.

After School Science and Engineering Classes 2018

Grades 3-5

March 19 – May 4, 2018

(No class K-12 Spring Break week March 26-30)

6 sessions  ~ 4:00-5:30 pm

Hands-on explorations taught by Michigan Tech science and engineering students and staff at Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC).

Grades 3-5   The Science of Food! The chemistry and biology of what we eat. TUESDAYS Meet in 104 GLRC.

Explore the science behind what we eat and cook by looking at what keeps pickles from going bad, bread rise, and caramel sweet. Each week, we’ll learn about the science going on in our kitchens while we make delicious treats!

Cost: Grades 1-5 classes $75/student; Grades 6-8 classes $90/student (GIS & Minerals)

Register by Friday, March 16th. 

Pay by credit card by clicking this link:  Payments

(Your space is not reserved until payment has been received. Minimum of 10 students per class.)

Register online:    2018 Spring Registration  

Questions?  Call 487-3341 or email: jchadde@mtu.edu

Houghton Elementary School bus will drop off students at the GLRC or the Seaman Mineral Museum by 3:45 pm. Transportation from Houghton Elementary will be provided by Lamers at no additional cost!