Home Study Program
Home Study Program
This school year will have a different meaning to the word “Homeschool.” We at the Space Foundation Discovery Center will spend this year considering EVERY student a “Home Study” student, whether in school, attending virtually or enrolled in a formal homeschooling program. The Space Foundation Discovery Center’s Home Study Program will focus on how we will be assisting parents and families to educate their K-12 students in Science Standards through Space as a lens for the 3 Sciences: Earth & Space, Physical, and Life Sciences.
Dates:
Offered September-May.
At the Discovery Center - 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Virtually - 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Event Admission:
At the Discovery Center:
Nonmember - General Admission plus $5 Home Study Program fee per student.
Passport Member - $5 Home Study Program fee per student.
Virtually: Please see event dates.
This school year will have a different meaning to the word “Homeschool.” We at the Space Foundation Discovery Center will spend this year considering EVERY student a “Home Study” student, whether in school, attending virtually or enrolled in a formal homeschooling program. The Space Foundation Discovery Center’s Home Study Program will focus on how we will be assisting parents and families to educate their K-12 students in Science Standards through Space as a lens for the 3 Sciences: Earth & Space, Physical, and Life Sciences.
We will be using all the tools of the Discovery Center both on in-person days and virtual days, to include;
- Science On a Sphere® presentations
- Discovery Center Lab experiences
- LIVE, standards-bases lessons and demonstrations
- Theme specific, interactive activities
The Home Study Program will be offered each Wednesday, alternating between in-house and virtually, with themes and activities designed to engage learners on all levels. The Home Study Program is a great way to enrich your child's learning experience!
Check out our Home Study Program HERE!
Home Study Program Stamp Book - Each paid child who attends the Discovery Center in-person Home Study Program has the opportunity to receive a stamp in their booklet by completing age appropriate questions in conjunction with that day's themed Scavenger Hunt. The stamps they collect will earn them tickets for an end-of-year drawing. (One Grand prize will be given away per grade level: K-5th, 6th-8th, 9th -12th )
In-person Home Study Program days at the Discovery Center will follow proper CDC COVID-19 precautions including; masks, social distancing and sanitizing. Parents must remain with their children at all times.
Need Space? Home Study Cubicle Rentals
Study/workspace for families or students and instructors to meet. Spaces are separated and allow for a structured workspace conducive for home study. Each space includes a 6 foot table, 4 chairs and a white board.
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- $15 per time block/ $25 for whole day
- Monday thru Friday
- Free WiFi
Contact [email protected] to schedule.
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