Observe closely
Explore living things, examine suitable specimens, use a microscope, and notice details that raise new questions.
After-school science · Collecting interest
More time to investigate, experiment, and ask questions.
For students who are curious about the natural world and would enjoy more hands-on science, an enrichment group can complement the school day. Students do not need to be planning a medical career. Public-school, private-school, and homeschool families are welcome.
Leslie Nichols brings more than 30 years of teaching experience, including former Boise State University A&P instructor and Laboratory Coordinator roles. Her approach gives students time to look closely, work carefully, and explain what they discover.
Share after-school interestHelp Leslie plan around real family needs.
Share your student's age or grade, interests, preferred area, and general availability. If families have similar interests and a suitable arrangement is possible, Leslie can propose a class. The schedule, location, group size, duration, and fee have not been set.
An interest submission does not enroll a student, reserve a place, or guarantee that a class will run. No payment is requested.
What enrichment could look like
Investigate fairly
Make a prediction, plan a fair comparison, record what happens, and consider what the evidence supports.
Explain the work
Keep a notebook, make labeled drawings, use appropriate measurements, and share an explanation in the student's own words.
These are examples, not a fixed weekly schedule. Before a class is confirmed, Leslie will discuss the activities, equipment, supervision, and student drop-off and pickup arrangements.
Already interested in a health career?
Leslie is also gathering interest in a more focused anatomy & physiology and pre-health preparation option.
Explore A&P and pre-health preparationLooking on behalf of a school or co-op?
Start a conversation about a guest lab, short series, or recurring science block for your own group.
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