Looking for experiences and programming that supplement your homeschool science curriculum?
SCI homeschool programming supports the Iowa Core and National Science Standards and is accurate, relevant and fun! Your Science Center of Iowa experience will reflect the quality of our fully accredited institution, endorsed by AAM and ASTC.
With hands-on workshops for students and parents, the Homeschool Science Series is a unique opportunity for homeschoolers to enhance their curriculum through STEM programming led by SCI staff. Workshops also provide an opportunity for homeschoolers to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners.
Workshops are held for students, ages 5-14 years old (Kindergarten - 8th grade), from 11:00 AM-Noon on Thursdays in February.
February Workshops
Before birds took to the skies, there were flying reptiles. SCI’s traveling exhibit, Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, is the inspiration for our Homeschool Science Series workshops.
February 6: Not a Dino. Not a Bird. Pterosaurs! - They are not dinosaurs, and they are not birds. Learn about what makes Pterosaurs so special.
February 13: Pterosaurs: First in Flight- Pterosaurs were the first animals to have powered flight. Explore the physics of flight and how these reptiles were able to travel through the air.
February 20: What Came First: the Chicken or the Pterosaur? - Explore the history of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and birds through the lens of geologic time.
February 27: Paleontologists Probing for Pterosaurs- Investigate the process of how bones form into fossils. Learn how scientists use these fossils to understand how ancient creatures lived.
Cost per student:
- Members = $11
- Non-Members = $22
Cost for parents: No additional cost for parents that register for the workshop*
* Only those that are registered, both students and parents, can attend the workshop. Children younger than 5 years old attending the workshop do not need to be registered. Registered participants receive admission to the Science Center of Iowa for the remainder of the day.
Class Logistics & Safety Precautions
Homeschool Science Series workshops will take place in person at the Science Center of Iowa. During each session, students will meet with SCI staff to explore the topic while parents participate in a free concurrent session.
Questions?
Contact the Education Team at educators@sciowa.org.