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NC Museum of Science Homeschool Day 19 April
Here's info on the NC Museum of Natural Sciences HOMESCHOOL DAY
Exploring Prairie Ridge
For more information contact Barbara Beaman at 919-733-7450, ext. 610 orBarbara.Beaman@ncdenr.gov . To join Museum's Homeschool email newsletter list, email me your request including your county of residence.
Monday, April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
FEE: $4 per person. (Please note that children must be accompanied by at least one adult.) Fee includes up to two special programs. Children three and under admitted free.
Spend a morning exploring Prairie Ridge Ecostation with Museum educators as your guides. See program information below.
Registration Form available on line starting Friday, March 26, 2010. Please print the registration form, fill out and mail to Museum with your check. We are unable to do on-line registration for this homeschool event. If this event is canceled due to weather, your checks will be returned to you.
Note: A completed registration form and check for payment are necessary to register Prairie Ridge Homeschool Day, Monday, April 19, 2010. Forms are due at the Museum by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 14. Forms may be dropped off at the front desk.
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Program Descriptions
Monday April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
Check-in & Orientation: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Programs: 9:30 am to Noon
Activities for Ages 4 through 6
Children in this age group need to have an adult companion.
Wild Exploration
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Animal tracks, signs and homes are all around. We will look closely and explore the landscape in search of evidence of its inhabitants. Maybe we will even catch a glimpse of a critter who calls the prairie home!
Willow House
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Come and help us build a new clubhouse. We will use natural materials to create our structure.
Programs for Ages 7 through 9
Limit 15 students per program per session.
Bug Safari
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Activities include the following: Build-a-bug (arts & crafts), Bug Safari (looking for insects around Prairie Ridge), Field collecting techniques, Basic insect identification & Reasons we collect/survey insects!
Bird House Bonanza
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we walk the Prairie and explore bird nests. Learn about bird species that build these nests, the variety of nesting materials and locations used, and some of the citizen science projects involving bird nests.
Programs for Ages 10 and up
Limit 15 students per program per session.
Reptiles & Amphibians of Prairie Ridge
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
We will search for amphibians and reptiles at Prairie Ridge and learn about their roles in the environment.
Pond Journaling
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we explore life at the pond. At water's edge, we will perform pond sampling activities and then record our findings in our own nature journals. Journal provided.
In This Issue
Homeschool Day at Prairie Ridge
HSDay Program Descriptions
Megaladon Homeschool Tuesdays
Quick Links
Plan Your Field Trip
Programs
Learning Resources
Special Exhibits
Museum Website
Science Talks
Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays!
Based on the great turn out for Megalodon Homeschool Day, every Tuesday for the run of the exhibit will be a homeschool day. Exhibits ends on Sunday, May 9, 2010.
Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays include:
Reduced admission for Homeschools to the exhibit
Cost: $4 per person. (Free for Museum Friends.)
Special classes in the exhibit learning lab
Shark Tooth ID: Bring your favorite shark's tooth & figure out what kind of shark it's from.
Homeschool Tuesday Schedule:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Informal tours and Q&A with shark expert
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Dig in ancient fossil dirt. Keep what you find!
10:30 am & 1:00 pm - Shark Presentation in learning lab
Kristen Lewis
jaklew@aol.com
Exploring Prairie Ridge
For more information contact Barbara Beaman at 919-733-7450, ext. 610 orBarbara.Beaman@
Monday, April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
FEE: $4 per person. (Please note that children must be accompanied by at least one adult.) Fee includes up to two special programs. Children three and under admitted free.
Spend a morning exploring Prairie Ridge Ecostation with Museum educators as your guides. See program information below.
Registration Form available on line starting Friday, March 26, 2010. Please print the registration form, fill out and mail to Museum with your check. We are unable to do on-line registration for this homeschool event. If this event is canceled due to weather, your checks will be returned to you.
Note: A completed registration form and check for payment are necessary to register Prairie Ridge Homeschool Day, Monday, April 19, 2010. Forms are due at the Museum by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 14. Forms may be dropped off at the front desk.
HOMESCHOOL DAY
Program Descriptions
Monday April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
Check-in & Orientation: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Programs: 9:30 am to Noon
Activities for Ages 4 through 6
Children in this age group need to have an adult companion.
Wild Exploration
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Animal tracks, signs and homes are all around. We will look closely and explore the landscape in search of evidence of its inhabitants. Maybe we will even catch a glimpse of a critter who calls the prairie home!
Willow House
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Come and help us build a new clubhouse. We will use natural materials to create our structure.
Programs for Ages 7 through 9
Limit 15 students per program per session.
Bug Safari
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Activities include the following: Build-a-bug (arts & crafts), Bug Safari (looking for insects around Prairie Ridge), Field collecting techniques, Basic insect identification & Reasons we collect/survey insects!
Bird House Bonanza
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we walk the Prairie and explore bird nests. Learn about bird species that build these nests, the variety of nesting materials and locations used, and some of the citizen science projects involving bird nests.
Programs for Ages 10 and up
Limit 15 students per program per session.
Reptiles & Amphibians of Prairie Ridge
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
We will search for amphibians and reptiles at Prairie Ridge and learn about their roles in the environment.
Pond Journaling
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we explore life at the pond. At water's edge, we will perform pond sampling activities and then record our findings in our own nature journals. Journal provided.
In This Issue
Homeschool Day at Prairie Ridge
HSDay Program Descriptions
Megaladon Homeschool Tuesdays
Quick Links
Plan Your Field Trip
Programs
Learning Resources
Special Exhibits
Museum Website
Science Talks
Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays!
Based on the great turn out for Megalodon Homeschool Day, every Tuesday for the run of the exhibit will be a homeschool day. Exhibits ends on Sunday, May 9, 2010.
Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays include:
Reduced admission for Homeschools to the exhibit
Cost: $4 per person. (Free for Museum Friends.)
Special classes in the exhibit learning lab
Shark Tooth ID: Bring your favorite shark's tooth & figure out what kind of shark it's from.
Homeschool Tuesday Schedule:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Informal tours and Q&A with shark expert
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Dig in ancient fossil dirt. Keep what you find!
10:30 am & 1:00 pm - Shark Presentation in learning lab
Kristen Lewis
jaklew@aol.com
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