Helping homeschooling parents support their children's science learning is important to us. Our homeschool classes engage students in experimenting, developing ideas and working together as they learn and build new skills.
Winter 2011 & Spring 2012
Investigate chemistry, astronomy, biology, and physics with all the cool tools at Lawrence Hall of Science. Expert instructors engage your child in investigations with live animals, the planetarium, and other custom equipment. Building skills, understanding and confidence with science.
Ages 7-10
Cost $18 ($15 for members)
Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
January 17
Dry Ice Investigation: Dry Ice inspires students to create their own questions and investigations in this frosty, bubbly workshop.
February 21
Slime & Slippery Stuff: Students explore the phases of matter while making two different slimy concoctions.
March 20
Electric Circuits- Light it Up!: Students can wire a series of circuits with varying numbers of batteries, wires, bulbs and switches, and see how different circuits affect the flow of electric current.
April 17
Pond Habitat- Crayfish and More: Learn about pond habitats through a trip to the LHS pond where students will catch crayfish with poles and nets.
May 22
Light & Laser: Students explore properties of light using lasers, mirrors, and put on their own light shows with motorized mirrors.
Create a Class Series for Your Group
Schedule a special program for your group of 12–30 children. You can arrange workshops at custom times and dates that suite your needs. Read program descriptions in the Field Trips, Science Shows, and Workshops catalog. To schedule a custom program, call 510-642-5134 Mon.–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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