All materials needed for classroom work, including what the children take home, are provided. We remember best what we discover for ourselves. In each session, working with their aka Science teacher, the children explore a topic by making tools and experimenting with the concepts. Each student brings home what was made in class that day. This enables the child to share with family and friends what they learn.
Children leave the classes excited about what they learn and eager to return.
The successful science adventures encountered in the aka Science classes leave the children confident in the belief that they can learn science. This empowerment sets the stage for future advanced scientific study. Young people's understanding of the importance of science and technology in today's world is critical to their future success. With aka Science the fun and fascination of science dispel the myth that science is difficult and uninteresting, thus encouraging a continuing interest in science. Columbia Willamette AHEC provides administrative, operational and training support for the program.