Learn at Homeschool Classes
The Science Museum of Minnesota has exciting homeschool classes available for families looking to supplement their science curriculum, explore physics, biology, engineering and more with our specialized equipment and expert teachers, and network with other homeschooling families.
Registration for winter/spring programs begins Monday, December 7
Science and Engineering Classes
We offer in-depth, multi-week classes in a variety of science disciplines. These classes are paired with an engineering class that links to the content area. We are excited to offer the acclaimed Engineering is Elementary curricula from the Museum of Science in Boston. The Engineering is Elementary project aims to foster engineering and technological literacy among children. The curricula integrate engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics, literacy and social studies. It features fun, in-depth activities that introduce the design process and get kids doing three-dimensional problem solving.
NEW! Homeschool Engineering: Machines That Move
Explore different materials and shapes to design sails that will move a small boat and a windmill. Think like a mechanical engineer and closely observe common machines. Diagram how components of machines interact. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool LEGO Engineers.
Four Wednesdays, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 and 17; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Designing Alarm Circuits
Design and build your own alarm system and practice drawing schematic circuit diagrams. Learn about the field of electrical engineering. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Electricity and Magnetism.
Four Wednesdays, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 and 17; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Construction and Mortar
Design Investigate different earth materials such as clay, sand and soil. Work as a materials engineer to formulate your own mortar to plan and construct walls with. Test your wall's durability in the elements and make improvements. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Earth Science.
Four Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, and 18; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Making Museum Replicas
Design, test and improve a replica archaeological artifact for a museum using its criteria. Work as a materials engineer to explore the properties of rocks and other materials. Perform experiments to test the properties of different materials. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Earth Science.
Four Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, and 18; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbrNEW! Homeschool Science: States of Matter
Conduct fun chemical experiments using science skills such as observation, comparing and testing in this in-depth exploration of solids, liquids and gases.
Four Wednesdays, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10 and 17; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Environmental Science
Investigate solar power by building model houses and performing controlled experiments. Learn about the greenhouse effect and earth's atmosphere by analysing global records and conducting simulations.
Four Wednesdays, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10 and 17; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbrNEW! Homeschool Science: Insect Experts
Build a butterfly sanctuary and closely observe live insects at different stages. Explore the lives of bees, ladybugs, and butterflies. Compare life cycles, diet, habitat and behavior of different insects.
Four Thursdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 and 18; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Marine Science
Conduct experiments on the relationship between temperature, salinity, wind and density. Complete a global research project on ocean currents. Look at the relationship between life on this planet and the oceans through the field of oceanography.
Four Thursdays, Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 and 18; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbrHomeschool Engineering: Chemical Engineers
An introduction to the field of chemical engineering. Work with solids and liquids and what happens when you combine materials. Use the design process to improve play dough. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it’s a great follow-up to Homeschool Science: States of Matter.
Four Wednesdays, Apr 14, 21, 28 and May 5; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Green Engineering
Design, test, and improve on a solar oven that really cooks! Conduct experiments with different materials to determine energy transfer and environmental impact. An introduction to the exciting and growing field of green engineering. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Environmental Science.
Four Wednesdays, Apr 14, 21, 28 and May 5; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Designing Hand Pollinators
Dissect flowers and develop a tool to hand pollinate plants. Test and improve your design and learn about integrated pest management. Discover how agricultural engineers use their knowledge of biology and technology to help grow our food. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Insect Experts.
Four Thursdays, Apr 15, 22, 29 and May 6; 9:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 7-9
Fee: $93, $83 mbrNEW! Homeschool Engineering: Designing Submersibles
Design, test and improve your own submersible that will retrieve objects from the ocean floor. Explore ocean topography and experiment with sinking and floating. Use techniques that engineers who design underwater technology use such as sonar. There are no prerequisites for this class, but it's a great follow-up to Homeschool Marine Science.
Four Thursdays, Apr 15, 22, 29 and May 6; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $112, $100 mbr
Homeschool Science Club programs are offered monthly and focus on a new theme each month. These programs are intended to engage homeschool students in science, math, and technology with fun, hands-on, interdisciplinary activities.
NEW! Homeschool Science Club: Magnetic Attractions
5-6 year olds will make a magnet, play with strong magnets and make a magnetic game to take home. 7-9 year olds will play with strong magnets, make an electromagnet and construct a chaotic pendulum. 10-13 year olds will design and build a game that uses magnetic components and electrical circuits.
Friday, Jan 22; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-13
Fee: $28, $25 mbrNEW! Homeschool Parent Workshop
While your kids are enjoying their "Magnetic Attractions" program, join other homeschool parents for a presentation by a museum professional, coffee and sweets, and time for networking. Topic of presentation will be "The Museum Process and How It Can Be Used in Home Schooling." Younger children are welcome.
Fri, Jan 22; 1:15-3 p.m.
Fee: $5 per grown-upNEW! Homeschool Science Club: Powerful Patterns
5-6 year olds will use pattern blocks, toys and rubber stamps to make patterns and learn about order, progression and symmetry. 7-9 year olds will use geometry to make tesselations, fractal progressions, symmetry, and other fascinating patterns and projects. 10-13 year olds will play with programming and calculations to create patterned images.
Friday, Feb 19; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-13
Fee: $28, $25 mbrNEW! Homeschool Science Club: Food Physics
5-6 year olds and 7-9 year olds will make a pretzel-breaking machine and concoct some yummy experiments. 10-13 year olds will use Scratch computer software to create food-powered musical instruments.
Friday, Mar 12; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-13
Fee: $28, $25 mbrNEW! Homeschool Science Club: Writing, Ink and Books
5-6 year olds will make paper, ink and scrolls, and look at paper fibers under a microscope. 7-9 year olds will make ink from tea and Kool-Aid, learn to write with quill pens, and make books. 10-13 year olds will investigate and compare ways information has been recorded from ancient to modern times.
Friday, Apr 16; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-13
Fee: $28, $25 mbrNEW! Homeschool Science Club: Archaeology
5-6 year olds will learn the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and find out what archaeologists do. 7-9 year olds will learn the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and use archaeological techniques to decode and reconstruct images from relics. 10-13 year olds will use archaeological skills to decode and reconstruct images from relics.
Friday, May 14; 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-13
Fee: $28, $25 mbr
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Learn in the Exhibits
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Educator Guides Our educator guides can be adapted to fit any homeschool science curriculum. They have content for before, during, and after your museum visit to enhance your experience with experiments, drawing activities, reading suggestions and more. |
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Sail into the Science Museum to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and integrate a rich, hands-on exhibit into your history, literature and science curriculum with our Titanic educator guides:
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If you organize a group of 15 or more visitors, you can get reduced admission to the museum's exhibits and Omnitheater.
Learn at Home
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Science Buzz Interpret the science you and your child see every day in the news and in your lives with this social community where you can start contributing today. |
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Disease Detectives This exhibit in the Human Body Gallery introduces you to three patients, all of whom are suffering from different illnesses. Examine each interactive mannequin—taking their temperatures and listening to their hearts, lungs, and bowels—to determine what's making them sick. |
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Low Life Labs Find out what robot designers are learning from ants, cockroaches, and other simple life-forms and how the knowledge gleaned from these creatures' natural adaptations to their environments is used to make robots even better. |
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Tissues of Life Meet tissue researchers and learn about the four types of tissues that make up the human body. Play Tissues Invaders or one of our other games and test your knowledge of viruses, bacteria, and how your body works to defend itself! |
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