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Happy Memories of
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
2008 Summer Day Camp
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Greetings!
I can't believe the fall weather is upon us, and everyone is already back to school. We barely had time to catch our breath from summer camp around the Sarah's Science office and workshop before we were already full speed ahead with our fall programs!
 Our next programs in Oakland are Saturday Science: Magic on September 27th, and Saturday Science: Robots on October 11th. We offered these programs for the first time last fall, and both proved to be extremely popular. This year's programs will feature all new projects and activities, including a new set of tricks up the sleeve of our guest magician Gerald!
 Upcoming programs in San Ramon include Saturday Science: Robots on October 18th, and Science Night: Stargazing on October 25th. We look forward to meeting new friends as we continue our expansion into the San Ramon Valley.
At our first Bug of the Month Club™ meeting on September 6th we had a wonderful time exploring the world of milkweed bugs. You'll find some souvenir photos of that event below included with the information about our next Bug of the Month Club™ meeting on October 4th. For more Bug Club photos check out our scrapbook.
 On Saturday, September 13th we enjoyed a fantastic evening learning about our starry skies at Saturday Science: Stargazing. Our special guest astronomer brought his Dobs 7" sidewalk telescope, through which we observed our moon; the planet Jupiter and its four moons; and Albireo, a spectacular double star approximately 380 light-years away from the Earth.
 We had such a fantastic summer, as reflected in our Happy Memories column in this newsletter. To get a fuller picture of our THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND 2008 Summer Day Camp experience, check out our summer scrapbook.
 I hope you've all had a great beginning to the school year. Education is my passion, and that's why everything we do at Sarah's Science fulfills our mission: to offer children a joyous experience and show them that learning can be fun and easy.
Happy Fall,
Sarah
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Upcoming Fall Programs
 Join us as we focus on the science of magic. We'll spend the day making magic and learning about the fascinating physics behind it. A professional magician will will tantalize us with amazing feats of magic.
Oakland Location:
Thornhill Elementary School
*Note new location*
Directions
Date: Sat., Sept. 27, 2008
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $100
Saturday Science: Robots
Have a blast inventing cool robots with lots of special features. Take home a robotic pet (it doesn't need to be walked or fed).
Oakland Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $100
San Ramon Location:
Golden View Elementary School
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $100
Science Night: Stargazing
During this special evening edition of Sarah's Science, we will explore the universe of stars and planets through unique astronomy projects and direct observation of our starry sky, plus special guests and other surprises. Dinner will be served and kids can bring their jammies and sleeping bags for story time. (Parents, this is your chance to enjoy an evening out!)
San Ramon Location:
San Ramon Community Center, Central Park
Date: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost: $65
Thanksgiving Camp: Gadgets & Gizmos
 We'll make crazy gadgets and gizmos that light up, make strange sounds, fling objects and do other amazing things (and learn the science behind it all).
*Note: The Oakland Unified School District and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are closed November 24 - 28, 2008.
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, Nov. 24 - 26, 2008
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $105/day
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, Nov. 24 - 26, 2008
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: $105/day
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Featured Books
By Kathy Wollard
Illustrated by Debra Solomon
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 12, 1993)
Available from Amazon.com 
By Kathy Wollard
Illustrated by Debra Solomon
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 332 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (October 1, 1999)
Available from Amazon.com
These two books are great for both kids and adults. If you have one of those wonderful, inquisitive children who ask tough questions like, "What is a black hole, and why does it suck in objects in space?" then these are the books for you. The author, Kathy Wollard, makes the science accessible, clear and interesting. The cartoon illustrations by Debra Solomon are delightful. These books can be used to spark lively discussions over dinner or at bedtime.
By Sylvia A. Johnson
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Lerner Publications (November 1989)
Available from Amazon.com
This book is highly recommended if you are coming to the Bug of the Month Club™ on October 4th or have a child who loves insects. The photographs in this book (by Isao Kishida) are superb, showing all aspects of the life cycle of the silkworm moth, including shots of the changes occurring inside the cocoon as the adult moth develops. Sylvia Johnson gives an in depth description of the natural history of the silkworm moth and also includes information on the silk industry.
Although this award-winning series of Lerner Natural Science Books is out of print now, they are still available on Amazon.com. The entire series of Lerner Natural Science Books is terrific and well worth purchasing while they're still available. The photography is magnificent, and the writing is compelling.
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Bug of the Month Club®
Calling all Bugsters!
Bug of the Month Club® is a series of monthly classes in which children ages 4-12 explore the bizarre and fascinating world of insects. Each class features a different insect, its habitat and its unique role in our world. 
Silkworms and Silkworm Moths
Join us on October 4, 2008 to explore the world of silkworms and silkworm moths. We will:
- Take home silkworm eggs which will hatch into silkworm caterpillars.
- Build a silkworm habitat for raising your caterpillars and moths.
- Watch as these amazing little caterpillars increase in size 10,000 times before spinning a cocoon of silk.
- Learn to feed your caterpillars an artificial diet provided in class.
- Learn about the natural history of these domesticated insects and how their cocoons are used to produce silk thread.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Hours: 10:00 am - 11:30 am or 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
(same class repeated twice)
Cost: $35
Location: Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
1255 First Avenue, Oakland
 Pre-registration is not required - just show up for the class of your choice and pay in person by check or credit card. 
Next Bug of the Month Club®
Saturday, November 15, 2008
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Cool Links
 The California Academy of Sciences is the only place in the world with an aquarium, a planetarium and a natural history museum all under one roof. The Grand Opening Weekend, September 27-28, 2008, will celebrate the Academy's mission to explore, explain and protect the natural world.
Gerald Joseph is a professional magician with over 20 years of experience on stage and in front of the camera. He has delighted children at Sarah's Science programs, and we heartily recommend him for birthday parties, fundraisers and other events.
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How Come? 
How Come? 
Silkworms 
