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 Exhibit-based Workshops for Teens are 2-hour inquiry workshops that take place on the museum floor. Designed for 13–16 year olds, these workshops explore one topic in depth, challenging students to discover the phenomenon on his or her own through direct interaction with multiple museum exhibits. The workshop culminates in a synthesis activity that allows the student to share what he or she learned from the process of inquiry.

Workshops take place Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Participants will be greeted at the museum entrance and will enjoy time at exhibits before the museum opens.

These workshops are an exclusive benefit to Members and cost $35 per 2-hour session.