October Homeschool Classes

Monday, October 13

NEW FOR THE FALL SEMESTER: All four classes (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) will be sold as a unit for the same time slot each month.

Limited spots available. Admission to the Exhibits is not included. All sales are final, no refunds.

ALL SESSIONS SOLD OUT – Grades K – 2: Fungus Among Us
9:30 am, 11 am, & 1 pm
$56 (+ tax) per participant, per semester (4 classes)

Mushrooms and lichens and mold, oh my! In this class, you get to put the fun in fungus by thinking like a scientist as you observe real fungus specimens.

ALL SESSIONS SOLD OUT – Grades 3 – 6: A Slice of Earth
9:30 am, 11 am, & 1 pm
$56 (+ tax) per participant, per semester (4 classes)

Journey deep underground and learn about the layers of the Earth and how they impact life on the surface, specifically how you can use the magnetic field to direct a compass. Participants will take home a model of the Earth’s layers from crust to core.

Grades 7 – 12: Making it BIG!
9:30 am & 11 am
$56 (+ tax) per participant, per semester (4 classes)

Investigate atoms and molecules using models. Explore the structural properties of carbon, water, and DNA to learn more about natural phenomena. Participants will construct and use models of elements and molecules that make life on Earth possible.

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.