Spring 2012 Program Schedule


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EYE HEART SCIENCE
Thursday, February 9, 2012
And so will your students, after this workshop all about the amazing systems of the human body. The day will include a variety of dissections, demonstrations, and activities to discover how these complex systems keep our bodies working like a well-oiled machine.

Design It: Toys
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Bring your creative student engineers to this workshop where they will design and build toys that bounce, float, and fling. Students will put the steps of the engineering design process into practice as they design, build, and test their toys. We highly recommend you stay after the workshop to spend time in the traveling exhibit Design Zone!

Earth Science Rocks
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Earth is undergoing changes all the time, some slow and quiet, others sudden and violent. In this workshop, students will investigate the rock cycle from erosion and sedimentation to earthquakes and volcanoes.

Mysterious Molecules
Thursday, May 10, 2012
There's a chemistry-inspired mystery to be solved! Students will gather clues by exploring molecules, properties, and reactions to learn why chemistry is all about changes.

Homeschool Workshops 2012
General Information

Ages
Homeschool Workshops are for students ages 7-14. All ages will be in the same classroom, but separated by age at different tables.

Times
Each workshop runs from 10:30AM-2:30PM followed by free time to explore the museum as a family.

What to Bring
- Please pack a lunch. The class will take about a 30 minute break in the classroom for lunch.
- Portfolios and pencils will be provided, so you don't have to bring anything else, unless you want to.
- The temperature can vary greatly around the museum, so dress in layers and be prepared for small messes!
- A Health and Consent Form if you haven't already returned it. (Only one per year needed.)

Arrival and Departure
Sign in will begin in the Atrium on the 2nd floor around 10:15AM and we will leave for the classroom by 10:30AM. We will return your student(s) to the Atrium around 2:30PM for you to sign them back out and begin exploring the museum on your own.

Parking
You may park in The Franklin Institute's garage, entrance on 21st St, at a discounted rate of $6 per Workshop. Please bring your ticket inside to receive the Workshop validation stamp.

Workshop Fees
$60 per student (Non-Member)
$55 per student (Member)

The Registration Form provides more details about program discounts.

With your registration, you will need to provide a signed Consent Form.

For questions about the workshops, please contact Jessica McDermott via email.

For questions about making a reservation, please contact the Reservations team.