3-5 y.o.
Homeschool Art Adventures: Introduction to Papermaking
Join other home school families for hands-on nature and arts activities every Wednesday morning. By combining the arts with math and science concepts, we will create a unique and enriching learning experience you won't want to miss! This is not a drop off program- at least one parent must accompany each group of 5 children. Reservations Required.
Discover how to use natural materials gathered during your visit to make your own paper, while learning about the science and history behind papermaking in Minnesota.
Homeschool Art Adventures: Halloween Folk Art
Join other home school families for hands-on nature and arts activities every Wednesday morning. By combining the arts with math and science concepts, we will create a unique and enriching learning experience you won't want to miss! Join us to learn about the origins of Halloween and the popular folk arts that have accompanied the holiday throughout the years. We'll make projects to take home inspired by Halloween folk art. Reservations required.
Restricted to participants age 5 to 9.
The fee for this event is $5.00.
Homeschool Art Adventures: Clay Series
Join other home school families for hands-on nature and arts activities every Wednesday morning. By combining the arts with math and science concepts, we will create a unique and enriching learning experience you won't want to miss! This is not a drop off program- at least one parent must accompany each group of 5 children. Reservations Required. $5.00 Fee for each session.
In the first series of classes, we'll use clay to explore the texture and form of our natural world.
Session 1: Introduction to Clay- Handbuilding
Homeschool Science Club: Ice and Snow
5-6 year olds will make frost, paint with ice and experiment with insulation and conduction. 7-9 year olds will make a comet, see a snowstorm in a box and make a frosty treat. 10-13 year olds will measure the resistance of ice and snow and use this data to create a range of crazy sound effects.
When: Friday, Dec 18; 1-4 p.m.
Fee: $28, $25 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
For more information or to register: http://www.smm.org/homeschool/
Homeschool Science Club: Newton's Figments
5-6 year olds will learn about Sir Isaac Newton's laws by playing with objects at rest and in motion. 7-9 year olds will play with objects at rest and in motion. 10-13 year olds will design a marble run from top to bottom. Use digital technology to influence gravity and inertia.
When: Friday, Nov 20; 1-4 p.m.
Fee: $28, $25 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
For more information or to register: http://www.smm.org/homeschool/
Homeschool Science Club: Zoology
5-6 year olds will determine what makes an animal an animal, observe some animals up close and make a habitat for a living creature. 7-9 year olds will look at the difference between plant and animal cells through a microscope, see how scientists sort animals by groups, and explore animal adaptations through hands-on activities. 10-13 year olds will use motion modules to create creatures with characteristics from the zoological world.
When: Friday, Oct 30; 1-4 p.m.
Fee: $28, $25 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
Como Zoo Homeschool Class -ART NATURALLY (Ages 5 – 15)
Class description:
Explore the beauty of nature through the eyes of a blooming artist. Using oil pastels, charcoal, watercolors, and more, students will be allowed to explore their creative side during art naturally. An array of plants and animals will be brought into the classroom as models while the instructor guides students through a variety of techniques and methods.
Cost: $12/person
To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:
Como Zoo Homeschool Class -WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE (Ages 5 – 15)
Class description:
Take a trip down the Mississippi River as we investigate the importance of water, water everywhere. Learn how our use of water in the Midwest affects life in the ocean. Take home a wealth of resources you can use to continue your exploration of wonderful water.
Cost: $12/person
To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:
Como Zoo Homeschool Day -Life in a Zoo (Ages 5 – 8)
Class description:
Explore the life of a zookeeper and learn how the animals are cared for during “Life in a Zoo.” You will be introduced to the enrichment program at Como Zoo as you work in teams to creative activities for a few of our education ambassador animals. We’ll learn a little bit about what it takes to feed a zoo and explore the world of animal behavior as we watch the animals interact with enrichments right in the classroom!
Cost: $12/person
Como Zoo Homeschool Day -Plants that Care (Ages 5 – 8)
Class description:
