Homeschool Programs at the
Children’s Discovery Museum
Ages 5-13 years old
Delve into a world of exploration
during a two hour, drop-off program designed to stimulate a
child’s interest in science, art, literature, and culture
with age-appropriate, hands-on activities. Cost includes
program and Museum exploration for one child. Program cost:
Museum members $10/non-members $13. MIN/MAX: 5/15
Ages 5-8
Earth Day Celebration
Help celebrate our planet with various activities. Learn
the history behind Earth Day, play the “Recycling Relay”
game, make a recycled art project and more!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 4/16/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
01 |
| 4/17/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
02 |
Butterflies and Moths
Examine the life cycles of butterflies and moths. Learn
about symmetry, defense mechanisms and how these two insects
compare!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 5/14/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
01 |
| 5/15/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
02 |
Water Science
Water, water, everywhere! Study the water cycle and make
a water cycle bracelet. Learn why some objects sink and some
float in the water. Discuss pollutants that harm our water
and participate in a water taste test!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 6/11/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
906300 |
01 |
| 6/12/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
906300 |
02 |
All About Astronomy
Become a space explorer as we learn about the world
beyond the Earth. We’ll experiment with shadows and tell
time with sundials. Make an edible solar system and phases
of the moon and more as we delve into amazing world of
astronomy!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 7/9/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
907300 |
01 |
| 7/10/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
907300 |
02 |
Wonderful Weather
Become a junior meteorologist and study all things
weather! Make cloud charts and several working weather
instruments. We’ll discuss and experiment with air pressure,
wind, temperature and humidity.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 8/27/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
908300 |
01 |
| 8/28/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
908300 |
02 |
Ages 9-13
Environmental Science
Explore environmental science topics such as pollution,
acid rain and landfills. Build your own mini landfill and
examine if a landfill really works, investigate air and
water pollutants and observe how acid rain affects the water
cycle.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 4/16/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
904300 |
03 |
| 4/17/09 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
904300 |
04 |
Nanotechnology
Discover the world of nanotechnology! Learn what
nanotechnology is, investigate products made using
nanotechnology, try your hand at working at the molecular
level and experiment with a memory metal.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 5/14/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
905300 |
03 |
| 5/14/09 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
905300 |
04 |
Water, Water Everywhere
Let’s take a closer look at the unusual properties of
water through hands-on exploration. We’ll explore density,
cohesion, surface tension and more!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 6/11/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
906300 |
03 |
| 6/12/09 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
906300 |
04 |
Nature in our Backyard
Discover the natural world in our very own backyard as we
explore our outdoor exhibit, Dig It, as well as other parts
of Normal through interactive investigation.
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 7/9/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
907300 |
03 |
| 7/10/09 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
907300 |
04 |
Ooze, Pop, Fizz
Investigate science as we make things ooze, pop, foam and
erupt! Be ready for a sticky mess as soda eruptions will be
involved!
| Date: |
Time: |
Activity # |
Section # |
| 8/27/09 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
908300 |
03 |
| 8/27/09 |
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
908300 |
04 |
Programming
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