Programs for Home-Schoolers
NEW! Fall-Winter 2008 Home School Programs and Registration process. Download list of programs and new registration form (pdf).
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Don't forget to also check out our Kids Only Events and Programming for All Ages
For more information
about any public program, contact:
Karen McDonald at 301-238-2737.
Directions to SERC and the Schmidt Center
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December 04, 2008 10:30 AM
Home School: Circulatory System (ages 8-12 only) (Full)
Ages 8-12 yrs. (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. How does your heart work? What is the difference between veins and arteries? Come learn all about how the circulatory system moves blood, nutrients and more throughout the body.
Minimum age: 8
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
December 11, 2008 9:00 AM
Home School: Genetics (Full)
Ages 5-7 yrs. (9-10 a.m.)
Ages 8-12 yrs. (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. Thursday, December 11th- Genetics : Do you have a widow's peak? Can you roll your tongue? Are your earlobes attached? Come learn the basics of inheritance with this fun introduction to genetics. Younger kids (ages 5-7) will be looking at physical traits and some basic predator/prey interactions controlling offspring; while older kids (ages 8-12) will be working with Punnett Squares and genetic traits.
Minimum age: 5
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
January 07, 2009 10:30 AM
Home School: Muscles and Nerves (ages 8-12 only) (Full)
Ages 8-12 yrs. (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. Building on the previous class about the heart you will explore how muscles and nerves work in living things. Learn about synapses, nerve endings, and muscle firing.
Minimum age: 8
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
January 14, 2009 9:00 AM
Home School: Fossils (Full)
Ages 5-7 yrs. (9-10 a.m.)
Ages 8-12 yrs. (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. Wednesday, January 14th- Fossils Come learn how fossils are made, different time periods that fossils represent, and the information that fossils can tell us. We'll do a detailed study of trilobites and then try our own hand at making fossils.
Minimum age: 5
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
February 05, 2009 10:30 AM
Home School: Digestive System (ages 8-12 only) (Full)
Ages 8-12 (10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. Gurgle along with stomach acids in this fun program all about digestion. You'll talk about your mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, surface area, absorption, and more!
Minimum age: 8
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
February 12, 2009 9:00 AM
Home School: Chemistry II (Full)
Ages 5-7 yrs. (9-10 a.m.)
Ages 8-12 yrs. (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
For a complete description of programs, prices, and to register you may download the information online at http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/home_school.jsp or call for a copy of the schedule (301) 238.2737. Registration is mail-in only and is on a first come first served basis. Chemistry II: This is a fun continuation of Chemistry from last year, but we'll be doing even more hands-on experiments and reactions. You'll make chemical changes, learn about acids and bases, and the periodic table.
Minimum age: 5
Contact Info: 301 238-2737
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