Homeschool Science Series workshops are offered at two levels. Read below to determine which class best suits your student.

Level 1
Geared toward students aged 7-9, Level 1 classes provide a basic foundation in the topic area. Adult participation in the Level 1 class enhances the student’s experience and preserves the already established adult-child interaction. Students at this level benefit from your assistance with hands-on activities or guidance staying focused. Students age 6 and younger are accepted with teacher approval.

Level 2
Geared toward students aged 10-12, Level 2 classes provide a deeper examination of the topic area. These classes require students to have greater fine motor skills, an understanding of the basics of the topic, and the ability to participate in a group setting. Level 2 classes do not require adult participation unless the student needs assistance with hands-on activities or guidance staying focused. Students younger than age 10 are accepted with teacher approval.

For assistance in determining which level is appropriate for you and your child, please contact us at homeschool@exploratorium.edu.

Classes take place Tuesdays from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the IFI Classrooms for Level 1, and in the TI Classrooms for Level 2.

The Homeschool Science Series workshops are an exclusive benefit to Exploratorium Members and the price per 3-class session is $135 per child. An adult must attend the Level 1 sessions, but there will be no fee for the adult. Adults may attend Level 2 sessions at their discretion. Childcare is not available, but children under age 5 are welcome with parental supervision. Limit 20 children per session. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to past participants.

Homeschool Science Series, Winter 2012
Dates, Topics, and Descriptions

Tuesdays, February 14, 21, and 28 — Physiology

Level 1 (ages 7–9)
IFI Classrooms, Noon–3:00 p.m.
We will investigate the functions of systems that make up living things. Cell theory, germination, photosynthesis, digestion, muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and growth will be explored through engaging hands-on activities as we build an understanding of plant and animal physiology.
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Level 2 (ages 10–12)
TI Classrooms, Noon–3:00 p.m.
Participants explore the levels of organization of the human body, learn how to describe the human body using anatomical terms, discover the systems and functions of the body, and investigate how homeostasis and feedback loops regulate functions through hands-on (and bodies-on) activities.
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The Homeschool Workshops for Teens are three-hour workshops that take place on the museum floor and in the classroom. Designed for 13–16 year olds, these workshops explore one topic in depth, challenging students to dive deeply into phenomena through direct interaction with multiple museum exhibits and hands-on activities.

Workshops take place Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Participants will be greeted at the museum entrance and will enjoy time at exhibits before the museum opens.

These workshops are an exclusive benefit for Members and cost $50 per three-hour session.

Homeschool Workshops for Teens
Winter 2012

We are a collection of cells gathered into tissues, coordinated as organs, and joined into systems. Join us for experiments and activities that will provide knowledge of the ways our insides work. Circulation, digestion, muscles, and nerves will all be explored in this three-hour workshop.
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To illustrate key elements of ecology science, we’ll investigate energy exchange in ecosystems, model fluctuations in biodiversity, and begin a field survey of the grounds outside the museum. We’ll also spend time with our newest interactive biology exhibits exploring key organisms.
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Water is an amazing substance with a very recognizable chemical name. This three-hour exploration of H2O will guide us through hydrogen bonding, state changes, and watershed science. We’ll use our exhibits and hands-on activities to explore the properties, locations, and uses of water.
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