Want to get your middle school student excited about science? Grossology is here to save the day! What is earwax? Do you think burping is hilarious? Would you get a giggle out of creating goopy slime? A heap of gross is a huge amount of fun! Get 8 weeks of ooey, gooey, slimy, and chunky entertainment – all in the name of science!

How to get the most out of Grossology with Christine Hamilton PhD:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class recording.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes while watching the recording.

• Read assignments before class recordings.

• Watch that class's recording.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 8

Duration: 45 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th Grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Middle School Science

Instructor: Christine Hamilton Ph.D.

Course Description: Welcome to the exciting World of Grossology! What is ear wax? Do you think burping is hilarious? Would you get a giggle out of creating goopy slime? Maybe you know that a heap of gross is a huge amount of fun! Come join us for eight weeks of ooey, gooey, slimy, and chunky entertainment – all in the name of science!

Course Outline:

Class One: The Slippery

Class Two: The Slimy

Class Three: Digestion, The Front End

Class Four: Digestion, The Back End

Class Five: Circulation Investigation

Class Six: Things in You

Class Seven: Things On you

Class Eight: Sensory Surprise!

Course Materials: All course materials will be provided FREE, except for inexpensive, easy-to-find lab materials. Students can print the lab and fun activities.

Homework: Learning while being gross!

ZOOM Technical Support: 

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Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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