GFCS Science Camp 2015
Daily Schedule of Activities
Day
Monday AM
*Schedule is subject to change.
Every effort will be made to include
all of the listed activities. If time
allows this week, we have many
more experiments to share!
Monday PM
Tuesday AM
Tuesday PM
Wednesday AM
Wednesday PM
Thursday AM
Activity
Introduction
Shaving Cream Tie-Dye (Create Name Tags)
Lab Notebooks distributed and labeled: How is information recorded appropriately in lab
notebooks?
Lab Safety: Experience the “big red button”!
Snack
Scientific Method: Black Box Mystery Lab and Inquiry Investigation
Biology
Seed science: Effects of Gravity on Root and Shoot
Plant transpiration: Measure Transpiration Under Various Conditions
Cow Eye Ball Dissection: What makes the eye work?
Biology
DNA Isolation: Examine God’s Intelligent Design
Cellular Respiration Lab: How does exercise affect cellular respiration?
Snack
Spirometers: Does exercise increase lung capacity?
Biology
Seed Lab Data Collection
Transpiration Lab Data Collection
Rat Dissection: Organ System Overview, How do all eleven organ systems work together?
Physics
Inertia Ball: Examine Newton’s First Law of Motion
Velocity and Acceleration Using RC Cars: Analyze Various Patterns of Movement
Dissection: Hearts, Kidneys, and Brains, What is the anatomy of each and how do they
function?
Physics
Seed Lab Data Collection
Transpiration Lab Data Collection
Electronics/Basics of Electricity
Conductivity Lab: What substances conduct electricity?
Potato Battery: How does electricity flow?
Snap Circuits: Design Your Own Circuit
Food Science and Nutrition (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
Vinegar and Baking Soda Fire Extinguishers
Exploring Acids and Bases: Film Canister Explosions
Science in the Kitchen: Pancakes (snack)
Burning Bubbles: Science of Combustion
Red Gummy Bear Torture Chamber: Oxidation Lab/Mimic the Mitochondria Lab
Grapevine Faith Summer Science Camp Registration Form
You may type directly into this form, save it, and send it via email or print it and fax, mail, or drop it off at Grapevine
Faith Christian School. Cash or check only. Cost is $250.00. Please make checks payable to “Grapevine Faith
Christian School”.
E-mail: Lyndsey.toce@grapevinefaith.com • Mail: Grapevine Faith, 2015 Summer Science Camp,
730 E Worth St, Grapevine, TX 76051 • Fax: 817.442.9904
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First Name
Address
City
Parent/Guardian Last Name
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Home Phone
Work Phone
Parent/Guardian Last Name
First Name
Home Phone
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Gender
Age
Entering Grade
State
Zip
Cell Phone
email address
Cell Phone
email address
Emergency Contact Name/Phone (besides parents listed above)
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Medical Information (e.g. allergies, medications, special needs). This information will be kept confidential. Please list all issues, no
matter how minor. For allergies, be specific as to the nature of the allergy (e.g., topical, ingestion) and severity. Please describe any
behaviors that may be disruptive to group learning.
Doctor Name and Phone Number
Adults Authorized to Pick Child Up from Camp (besides parents)
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