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An Epidemic of Fear: How Panicked Parents Skipping Shots Endangers Us All
A Wired article discussing the impact of parents opting out of vaccinating their kids.
Extremely Experimental in the Winter
Have you ever wondered what a scientist thinks about winter? Get ready to think like a scientist as we explore the world of winter, the scientific way.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Second Fridays: Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Winter Recreation: Nordic Skiing for Families
Minnesota’s winter weather has been unpredictable lately, but if we have 4 inches of snow, we’ll be out on it! You will learn the basics of classic Nordic skiing including balancing, how to stop and go, and going up and down gentle hills. You will be prepared to ski Tamarack’s beginner loop!
- Rental equipment available for an additional $5 (please arrive 30 minutes early to allow for check out procedure).
- We recommend you dress in multiple synthetic or wool layers, plus hats and mittens.
Second Fridays: Winter’s Coming!
Winter’s Coming!
Days are shorter and nights are cold: Do you know what the animals (and plants!) are doing? Through games, experimentation and observation, we will explore the many strategies living things use to cope with the Minnesota’s harshest season. Are YOU ready for winter?
Register for either the morning session from 9:30-11:30am, or the afternoon session from 12:30-2:30pm
Second Fridays for individual homeschool families with children ages 5-11
Home School: Water Quality Monitoring
Become a hydrologist. Use tablets to test the pond for natural chemicals dissolved in the water. Scoop up water insects with nets and use magnifying glasses to identify them. Discover how pollutants can have harmful effects on both the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Learn about the types of pollutants, their sources, pathways, impacts and strategies to control. Find out how to reduce the impacts on your local watershed. Meet and touch local turtles. Bring a bag lunch. Reservations required.
Homeschool Earth Science
Examine the dynamic nature of the earth's surface through hands-on activities. Conduct research on key geological sites around the world, model earth formations such as slip-strike faults and sea floor spreading. Classify rocks and minerals and make crystals. Go on a fossil hunt Oct. 31 with your family and an expert paleontologist.
When: Four Thursdays, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 and 12; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 13
Fee: $143, $133 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
Homeschool Electricity and Magnetism
Examine atoms and matter and their relationship to electricity. Build circuits and electromagnets and construct electrical inventions of your own design.
When: Four Wednesdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 and 11; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 13
Fee: $112, $100 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
For more information or to register: http://www.smm.org/homeschool/
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/
Dodge Nature Center Home School Program: Raptors
Course Description:
Meet one of nature's most amazing groups of animals -- raptors. Get up close with one of Dodge's year-round raptor residents and participate in hands-on activities to better understand the crucial role these birds play in the environment.
This program is designed specifically for home school groups. Pre-registration is required.
See http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/Activities/Public-Programs/?activityId=169 to register, and for more information.
