Welcome to PopSmart Academy at Samantha Smith Elementary!
We’re excited to bring our enrichment programs directly to Samantha Smith Elementary. Students can now explore their curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen core skills in a fun and engaging environment—right on their school campus.
✔️ Open to all Samantha Smith Elementary students
✔️ Our fall, winter, and spring sessions cover new and exciting topics
✔️ Taught by PopSmart Academy’s expert instructors
Science Explorers
This interactive science program brings key concepts to life through experiments, project-based learning, and guided inquiry. Students will explore topics across physical, earth, and life sciences in a fun, engaging format designed to promote critical thinking and curiosity. During each class, students are introduced to a core scientific concept using visuals, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. Students will wrap up a class with a guided discussion to reflect on observations, reinforce key takeaways, and encourage students to ask questions and share their ideas. Each session—fall, spring, and late spring–introduces new topics and activities, ensuring that students who return each term engage with fresh material and continue to build their skills.
While not a complete list, the following are some of the key topics we plan to cover: What is Life?, Cell Theory–The Building Blocks of Life, Energy and Food Chain–The Power Behind Life, Matter, Atoms and Molecules–The Tiny Building Blocks, Elements and Compounds, Physical Changes and Chemical Reactions, Force, Energy, Motion and Measurement, Sound, Vibration and Waves, Light and Shadows.
Creative Writing & Communication
Our writing program is designed to strengthen students’ communication and storytelling abilities. Each class includes a “word of the day,” a focused grammar lesson, and time to write and develop a story. Students will learn how to organize their thoughts, use descriptive language, and write with clarity and confidence. Each session—fall, spring, and late spring—explores different writing styles such as narrative, persuasive, expository, and creative writing. This ensures that returning students experience fresh content and continued growth, without repeating previous material.
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