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Contact:
Lynda LeVan, 423-648-6043, lhl@cdmfun.org
Director of External Affairs
Homeschool Science Club is Formula for Serious Fun at Creative Discovery Museum
(June 23, 2010) - Creative Discovery Museum offers a distinctive opportunity for homeschool students ages 5 – 12. The Homeschool Science Club at Creative Discovery Museum incorporates fun learning activities, exploration time in the Museum, and collaborative problem-solving with peers. From prehistoric animals and exploration of color and light to kitchen chemistry and the ecology of the Tennessee River, Science topics are explored in depth through hands-on activities and group interaction. Enrollment is now open. Students have the option to attend either Wednesdays or Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. from September through May.
The four-week topics include:
September: I Can Dig It – Mysterious prehistoric animals are lurking around the Museum. Can students identify them?
October: Inventor’s Clubhouse – Using problem-solving and teamwork, students will be required to find creative solutions to everyday conundrums.
November: Reflections of You – Color and light will be explored.
December: Club will not meet during this month.
January: Goose Bumps – Investigate how animals and plants adapt to temperature change
February: Kitchen Chemistry – Students will learn what chemicals are reacting when ingredients are mixed and concoctions created.
March: Fuel It Up – This lesson energizes students with information about the science of how their bodies use their fuel to move.
April: Down and Dirty with Worms – Help the environment and get dirty too by enjoying composting, gardening, and investigating the world of worms.
May: Rollin’ Down the River – Students will learn all about the ecology and the economy of the Tennessee River and other water ways.
“The Homeschool Science Club gives kids that are homeschooled the unique opportunity to work together with their peers on solving science ‘mysteries’, exploring scientific topics, plus spending time in the Museum,” stated Lynne Mulligan, Museum Programs Manager. “Kids will have a great deal of fun while learning really cool information about topics they already find interesting.”
Reservations may be made by calling Nancy at (423) 648-6045 or Beth at (423) 648-6040. Fees for Homeschool Science Club are $45 per 4 week session for members and $55 per 4 week session for non-members. Payment is due at the time of registration. A special parking discount is available during class hours for $1.50. Plus, non-members will also have free admission to the Museum for the duration of the homeschool class. For more information visit www.cdmfun.org or call the Museum at (423) 756-2738.
About Creative Discovery Museum
Creative Discovery Museum is open Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: noon-5 p.m. 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Creative Discovery Museum is recognized as one of the top children’s museums in the nation. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to educational enrichment for children age’s 4-months to 12-years-old through interactive, hands-on experiences that foster creative and critical thinking. Creative Discovery Museum focuses on a broad range of areas encompassed by Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Technology and the Sciences. In addition to its exhibits, Creative Discovery Museum provides local residents and visitors with special events, educational programming, teacher resources for the classroom, field trips, after school programming, early childhood education classes, artist residencies, camps, art lessons, science demonstrations, and a branch of the local library. Creative Discovery Museum is a funded agency of Allied Arts and Tennessee Arts Commission and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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