February Homeschool Classes

Monday, February 27

Limited spots available. Admission to the Exhibits is not included. There are two ways to register: in person at the Guest Services desk in the Museum lobby or contact the Group Sales department during regular weekday business hours at (256) 898-6312.

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K – 2nd Grade: Amazing Animals – Arthropods
9:30 – 10:30 am, 11 am – Noon, or 1 – 2 pm
$12 (+ tax) per participant, per class

Spiders and scorpions and millipedes, oh my! In this class, learn about some of the different types of creepy crawlies in the world and discuss why they are so important in their ecosystems.

3rd – 6th Grade: Sinkhole Spelunkers
9:30 – 10:30 am, 11 am – Noon, or 1 – 2 pm
$12 (+ tax) per participant, per class

Caves and sinkholes are fascinating places! Come model both as we learn what karst topography is and how it impacts us.

7th – 12th Grade: Arthropod Anatomy – Dissection
9:30 – 10:30 am or 11 am – Noon
$24 (+ tax) per participant, per class

Discover more about one of the most common groups of animals in the world, arthropods! There are many different types of arthropods, and there is no doubt that they can be mysterious to us at times. Through this crayfish dissection, students will explore the mysteries of the world of arthropods and learn about the characteristics that make them so diverse!