JC Library: Discovery Academy

JOHNSON CITY LIBRARY

209 Nugent Avenue, P.O. Box 332, Johnson City, TX 78636

(830) 868-4469 Email: Support@JohnsonCityLibrary.org Web: www.JohnsonCityLibrary.org

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DISCOVERY ACADEMY

Discovery Academy scientists explore mystery powders and liquids during the Chemistry Unit this Fall.
Students pictured, foreground: Nicholas Nolte, Willie Miertschin, Ross Sultemeier,
background L-R: Morgan Cowsert, Katy Helpenstell, Gianeid Garcia, and Ethan Kubala.

Discovery Academy Sparks Interest in Learning

Discovery Academy, an after-school enrichment program, has enjoyed a successful start to its fall semester. The program, provided by the Johnson City Library in cooperation with the school district, is staffed by six teachers and supported by numerous volunteers. Each Tuesday and Thursday after school, 40 enthusiastic 3^rd and 4^th graders arrive to explore the world of science. At the first session, students described and illustrated a typical scientist, comparing and evaluating class stereotypes. A surprise visitor, Albert Einstein, was both entertaining and informational as he taught about his own life as a scientist. Throughout the fall sessions, other scientists continue to visit the class. Rachel Carson taught the students how one person could make a difference in protecting our earth from harmful substances. Nobel prize winner Marie Curie revealed the passion that leads a scientist in a lifelong pursuit of new discoveries. The dramatic presentations are performed by teacher Maggie Goodman in a style that both informs and entertains.

In the first unit of study the students explored the invention process considering how ideas are born. Each student then used an array of available materials to create their own invention. The students are currently exploring the amazing world of matter. They have experimented with mystery powders and liquids, observing chemical reactions. The creation of slime revealed a substance that exhibited qualities of both a solid and a liquid. As the semester continues to its end point on December 13^th the students will study the qualities and properties of light and end with a unit on engineering.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DISCOVERY ACADEMY!! The JC Library is proud to announce the second year of Discovery Academy. The Discovery Academy, an after-school enrichment program for math & science, will offer another semester of exciting hands-on curriculum to 3^rd, 4^th, & 5^th students beginning on September 16^th. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 5:15pm. Students can enroll by filling out a registration form at the Library and paying a $25 supply fee . Students can register for this program at the Johnson City Library beginning Monday, August 25^th through Friday, September 5^th. Scholarships will be available for students that may need them. Students enrolled in the Discovery Academy will explore themes this Fall in the areas of Astronomy, Solar System, and Earth Science.

Anyone interested in more information on this or other Johnson City Library programs can contact Chris Voron at 868-7515 or email at chris@johnsoncitylibrary.org.

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