Homeschool Science Club Gears Up for Wacky, Out of the World Time
Science…it can be so mysterious and fun! Join Creative Discovery Museum for an “Out of this World” time during Homeschool Science Club as we move and groove while exploring the relationship between sound and musical instruments and learn how to defy gravity while studying simple machines!
Creative Discovery Museum, one of the top children’s museums in the country, is excited to offer this opportunity to homeschool students ages 5-12. All sessions will integrate science topics with hands-on activities while spending time in the Museum. Homeschool Science Club sessions will be held on Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. from September until May.
Homeschool Science Club is offered to members of Creative Discovery Museum for $45 per four week session and $55 for non-members. A special parking rate of $1.50 during class hours is available to those who sign up for Homeschool Science Club. Enrollment is now open so call Nancy at (423) 648-6045 or Beth at (423) 648-6040.
Who: Homeschooled Children ages 5 - 12
Where: Creative Discovery Museum
When: Thursdays
Time: 1:00-3:00
Price: $45/4 week session for members
$55/4 week session for non-members
(Caregiver and siblings of child in homeschool may use the Museum free of charge from 1:00-3:00 on the homeschool day.)
2011-2012 schedule:
September: Wacky Weather
Learn about instruments used to forecast weather and investigate the forces that influence our climate and weather.
October: In Your Backyard
Bats, spiders and snakes—oh my! Explore the living world right in your own backyard.
November: Good Vibrations
Explore how the science of sound relates to music and instruments. Experiment with conductors and insulators as well as open and closed circuits while learning about electricity and energy.
January: It’s not Magic, It’s Science
All five senses are engaged as students discover that to perform magic requires a strong knowledge and application of science.
February: Matter Matters
See, feel, hear and smell the relationships between states of matter as solids become liquids, liquids become gases, gases become solids and solids become gases.
March: Spring’s Wings and Stings
Learn all about bees, butterflies, and other animals that are active in the spring!
April: Movin’ and Groovin’
Defy gravity; shoot rockets and cannons and race objects of differing masses. Use levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, screws and wedges to understand the relationship between force, load, resistance and work.
May: Out of this World
Explore the solar system, constellations and the individual properties of various stars.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations 10 or more business days prior to the start date of the program will be fully refunded. Any cancellations received less than 10 business days prior to the first day of the program will forfeit 50% of the program fees. No refunds will be given for cancellations made the day of the program or later.
