November 17, 2010 Homeschool Residency Programs
Locomotion Commotion
All aboard for an exciting adventure on trains and motion! In this exciting workshop, young scientists will engage in activities that help them understand the physics behind trains. How do they move? Why do trains need to ride on tracks? Join for this moving workshop and discover the answers to those questions and more.
Program Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Lunch from 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Age Requirement: 3 - 8 years old and caregivers
Program Price: $24.00 per pair
Astronomy
Take a journey through our galaxy and learn about the stars and solar system. Participants will enter our digital planetarium to learn about celestial navigation and the mythology of constellations. Students will also explore the concept of scale relative to our universe and help identify a "mystery star."
Program Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Lunch from 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Age Requirement: 8 - 10 years old
Program Price: $24.00 child
Everyday Chemistry
Matter and Reactions! Learn basic concepts in chemistry that deals with everyday "stuff". Students will take part in activities that explain why chemistry is all about changes and participate in "messy" hands-on activities that explain concepts such as polymers, acids and bases, mixture and compounds, and many other themes.
Program Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Lunch from 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Age Requirement: 11 - 13 years old
Program Price: $24.00 child
Outbreak: Infection and Disease
What causes people to get sick? Explore the tiny worlds of disease-causing microbes in this program. Participants will perform some tests to identify bacteria, look at the causes and symptoms of some major diseases, and learn about the ways in which we can prevent infections.
Program Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Lunch from 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Age Requirement: 14 - 16 years old
Program Price: $24.00 child
To register, please contact our Reservations Department at 201.253.1310. Please sign up quickly. Space is limited!
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