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Home School Programs

Kids at the Heard MuseumIntroduce your student to the Natural Sciences. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum's education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of home school families. All curricula are based on current scientific theory.

Home School Science Program is appropriate for children ages 5-12. (Please use child’s birthday as of September 1, 2007.) Classes meet 1 day a week for 2 hours from 1-3 P.M. The cost of this 26 hour program is listed in the registration form. (New monthly payment plans and discounts are available)

Enroll now for 13 weeks of exciting science exploration!

Class Topics

5's: Which 'Ology is Which?

Young scientists are introduced to some of the most interesting branches of scientific study - ornithology (birds), herpetology (amphibians and reptiles) and entomology (insects) are just a few of the "ologies" that will be explored on the sanctuary and through our specimens and live animals.

 

6-7's: Discover Your World - Plants

This class promotes an appreciation and understanding of plants and their importance to us and the natural world. Students will grow their own plants and discover the many different kinds of plants on the sanctuary.

8-9's: Ecosystem Explorations

Students will examine how plants and animals live together and form amazing systems that help nature work. Observations of living communities on our sanctuary and how they are connected will be the primary focus of this study.

 

10-12's: Earth Treck II - Understanding the Planet

Continuing Miss Judy’s last series of classes, this study will include the geography, geology,
meteorology and ecology of the Earth to understand how and why our planet functions for our survival. This series concludes with Earth Trek III in Spring 2009.

12-14s: Dr. Jill's Ecology Experience

Students will gain hands on field and lab experience emphasizing use of the scientific method.

We will explore the interactions between a variety of living organisms and their environment.


How to RegisterBullfrog
Mail or fax (972.548.9119) your completed application to:
Attn. Reservations
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069

-or-

Call or email to:

Steffanie Mann

(972) 562-5566 x237

smann@heardmuseum.org

Only complete application packets will be processed.  Birth certificates and medical record forms already on file at the museum may be used.  One registration form per participant.  Complete applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are paying by check and fax your reservation it won't be complete until the check is received.

Complete application includes

 

 
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