environmental education
"EEK! Environmental Education for kids" an e-mag by the WI DNR
This online magazine is produced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and includes fun online activities and information for kids in grades 4-6, and a "Teacher resources" section with ideas, projects, and information for instructors that covers a much wider age-range. It's all free.
Homeschool Engineering: Green Engineering
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed May 05 2010 .
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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 mbr of Science Museum of Minnesota
To Register and for more information: https://www.smm.org/classes/catalog?filter3=YJHGR0414
Homeschool Science: Insect Experts
Date:
Repeats every week until Thu Mar 18 2010 .
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
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 mbr of Science Museum of Minnesota
To Register and for more information: https://www.smm.org/classes/catalog?filter3=YHHIN0225
Homeschool Environmental Science
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Mar 17 2010 .
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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 mbr of Science Museum of Minnesota
To Register and for more information: https://www.smm.org/classes/catalog?filter3=YJHNV0224
Homeschool Art Adventures: Art of Cooking Locally (Fall Foods)
Date:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Join other home school families for hands-on nature and arts activities every Wednesday morning. By combining the arts with math and science concepts, we will create a unique and enriching learning experience you won't want to miss! This is not a drop off program- at least one parent must accompany each group of 5 children. Reservations required.
Europe Day
Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Celebrate the European "Year of Creativity and Innovation" and Europe's links to Minnesota during this family day presented by Concordia Language Villages and sponsored by the European Union.
