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Homeschool Days of Wonder

Hands-on Science for Homeschool Children


Days of Wonder is an exciting program for homeschool participants ages 7-12 providing an opportunity to explore a variety of topics at the Science Center of Iowa. Journey through the galaxy, discover the mystery of chemistry, and take a trip into the disaster zone exploring the science behind natural disasters as you participate in interactive, hands-on activities and experiments.

 

     Days of Wonder 2007-2008 Schedule:

        

            November 7, 2007 - Body Works

            Take a trip into your own body! Test a model lung and get your heart in gear as you explore some of the major

            systems inside the human body. Bonus: Explore SCI’s fall traveling exhibition Grossology: The (Impolite) Science

            of the Human Body.

 

            December 5, 2007 - CheMystery

            Ooey, gooey, fizzy, foamy, sticky and slimy – investigate them all in this exciting overview of chemistry! Grab your

            goggles and prepare for a mess as you study mysterious matters and curious concoctions. Bonus: Experience SCI’s

            “Kitchen Chemistry” program!

 

            January 9, 2008* - Creature Feature - Animals from the Heartland

            Do you know what animals are indigenous to our climate? Can you identify different animal tracks? Take a look at

            animals from around the Iowa heartland and meet a few of SCI’s resident creatures. Bonus: Discover SCI’s

            “Cold-Blooded Critters” program!

 

            February 6, 2008 - It's Electrifying

            Learn what energy actually is and how and where you use it in your everyday life. Use what you learn to make

            your own fun contraption – a clock out of a potato! Bonus: See what’s electrifying at the Science Center in

            SCI’s “Zap²” program.

 

            March 5, 2008 - Seeing Stars

            From stars to constellations and the moon to astronauts, you’ll be amazed at what you find when you set your

            sights on the sky. Get space-y as you explore Earth’s skies and beyond! Bonus: Stop in SCI’s Star Theater

            for the “Iowa Skies Tonight” program.

 

            April 2, 2008 - Weather Watch

            Get in touch with your inner meteorologist as you investigate the weather! Build your own gadgets like barometers

            and Beaufort Scales. Bonus: After practicing with your homemade instruments, visit the WHO-TV Channel 13

            weather center inside SCI!

 

*Due to holiday break, this session will take place on the second Wednesday of the month.

 

Days of Wonder takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Each class has a maximum capacity of 30 students. Cost is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Pre-registration and payment is required at least 5 days prior to each session

 

Reserve your space in Days of Wonder! Call the SCI Sales Office at (515) 274-6868 ext. 222 or email sales@sciowa.org today!