Post by The New Children's Museum on Aug 4, 2015 14:24:20 GMT -5
Fall 2015 Homeschool Series
Our engaging Homeschool Series relates to science and nature and follows CT State Standards. Our program provides families with unique, hands-on science instruction, inquiry-based learning activities, and cooperative learning opportunities. The New Children’s Museum Homeschool Association is designed for students in grades K-8 and runs for a 4-month session.
Benefits
In addition to 7 weeks of hands-on, cooperative science instruction in three separate tracks, enrollment in The New Children’s Museum’s Homeschool Association includes special perks and programming for the whole family:
- A Family Membership to The New Children's Museum and Roaring Brook Nature Center, active through the end of December 31, 2015
- Standards-aligned Extension Activities designed to keep learning going on at home between classes
- Parent resources, guest speakers, and more!
Three Tracks
Natural Wonders: Explore biology, botany and geology through encounters with the museum’s live animals and nature center resources.
Space and Earth Explorers: Investigate the cosmos as well as our home planet of Earth through planetarium presentations and hands-on inquiry.
Team Science: Work cooperatively to solve physics, engineering and chemistry challenges using museum resources.
Program Dates
September 21st
October 5th and 19th
November 2nd, 16th and 30th
December 14th
Program Schedule
9:30-10:20 Class 1
10:30-11:20 Class 2
11:30-12:20 Class 3
The Museum remains open until 1pm for exploration.
Little Scientists Program
In an effort to include even the littlest of learners, our Little Scientists program is for children aged 2-4 who are not yet ready to take part in the Homeschool classes but still have a desire to discover and explore. The program meets during regular Homeschool Programming days. Each sessions features hands-on activities for early science exploration that will make up an exciting parent/child class program.
High School Level Classes *NEW*
The Homeschool Association has now introduced a High School level course for students in grades 7 to 12. Fall 2015′s course will focus on Physics and be taught by Eric Anderson, a professor of Southern Connecticut University.
Cost
All Three Science Tracks + Parent Seminars + Museum Membership = $252 per student
One Track Only (no membership included) = $105
Little Scientists + Membership = $140
High School Course (no membership included)= $168
To sign-up please call our Registration Department at (860) 231-2824 ext. 44
For more information: www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/programs/homeschool-programs/
Or call our Registration Department at (860) 231-2830 ext. 44
Or call our Registration Department at (860) 231-2830 ext. 44