Tiny Detectives Program Schedule: Oct. 23-Dec. 18 This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 11 a.m.-noon Recommended Ages: Kindergarten-2nd grades This class is limited to 15 studentsCost: $120 (Members), $140 (Nonmembers) Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve exciting mysteries. In Tiny Detectives, young investigators will develop their observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on mystery challenges, interactive science experiments, and engaging detective games. Participants will learn how to gather clues, recognize patterns, ask thoughtful questions, and work together to crack each case while building foundational inquiry skills in a fun and imaginative environment. Meet the program instructor: Chitra Harris Chitra Harris is an award-winning, former high school forensic science teacher who loves educating students with aha! CSI moments and hands-on learning experiences. Chitra was instrumental in setting up the Forensic Science 1 & 2 classes in the USD 259 Career and Technical Education's pathway, Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement Services. Having served on the Kansas State Board of Education's advisory committee, she was able to collaborate to develop the current state-wide Forensic Science competencies. Chitra completed her basic forensic science training at the Bertino Forensic Science Institute in New Jersey. In Wichita, teachers still replicate her innovative labs, and Bertino featured her content in updated versions of their textbooks. Chitra advanced her training with the country's best investigators at the CSI Academy in Florida, and she would love to continue to pass on her knowledge and skills to inspire students to explore the world of forensics. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract. Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!
Tiny Detectives
Program Schedule: Oct. 23-Dec. 18
This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 11 a.m.-noon
Recommended Ages: Kindergarten-2nd grades
This class is limited to 15 students
Cost: $120 (Members), $140 (Nonmembers)
Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve exciting mysteries. In Tiny Detectives, young investigators will develop their observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on mystery challenges, interactive science experiments, and engaging detective games. Participants will learn how to gather clues, recognize patterns, ask thoughtful questions, and work together to crack each case while building foundational inquiry skills in a fun and imaginative environment.
Meet the program instructor: Chitra Harris
Chitra Harris is an award-winning, former high school forensic science teacher who loves educating students with aha! CSI moments and hands-on learning experiences. Chitra was instrumental in setting up the Forensic Science 1 & 2 classes in the USD 259 Career and Technical Education's pathway, Corrections, Security, Law & Law Enforcement Services. Having served on the Kansas State Board of Education's advisory committee, she was able to collaborate to develop the current state-wide Forensic Science competencies.
Chitra completed her basic forensic science training at the Bertino Forensic Science Institute in New Jersey. In Wichita, teachers still replicate her innovative labs, and Bertino featured her content in updated versions of their textbooks. Chitra advanced her training with the country's best investigators at the CSI Academy in Florida, and she would love to continue to pass on her knowledge and skills to inspire students to explore the world of forensics.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are agreeing to our participant release, participant policies, and social contract.
Sign in or register today to become a member of Learning Lab Wichita and receive discounted program and event opportunities!