Science surprises us all the time! Come learn about the hidden secrets and explanations surrounding the surprising side of biology. This class continues the Surprising Science theme and raises the bar for the older student. This class explores the science of human, animal, and plant life through experiments, games and demonstrations. Satisfy science-hungry students and take away exciting and original ideas for science fair too. Dig deeper into the mysteries of how plants and animals survive and interact in the natural world, build a small plant-press and dissect a flower, culture bacteria from a cell phone, and measure your lung capacity. Be sure to bring a journal to keep track of our experiments, new vocabulary, and data. An $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class covers the supplies for these experiments and projects. 16 hrs 
(no class 9/5 & 10/17)

MARK EVERSON has a Masters of Education from UNM, in addition to a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and Forest Resources. He has over 20 years of experience teaching science and judging science fairs.

Science surprises many people both in what can be seen AND how it works. It seems like magic, but really it is just science. This class explores the wonder and science of our world through experiments, games and demonstrations. This round of Surprising Science includes an introduction to physics (motion), sound energy, heat energy, and wildlife sciences. Satisfy science-hungry students and take away exciting ideas for science fair too. Dig deeper with us into the mysteries of scientific phenomena! 12 hrs **(no class 10/17) 

MARK EVERSON has a Masters of Education from UNM, in addition to a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and Forest Resources. He has over 20 years of experience teaching science and judging science fairs.