Homeschool Programs

Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series.

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Science Scholars

The Science Scholars homeschool program is separated by grades: 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8.

Arduino Academy

Grades 1-3: February 8, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Grades 4-6: February 8, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Grades 7-8: February 7, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Students will learn how to build and control a circuit with code using the small yet powerful Arduino micro controller. No previous coding skills are required.

Radical Robots, Part 1

Grades 1-3: March 8, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Grades 4-6: March 8, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Grades 7-8: March 7, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Calling all future robotics engineers! Students will explore the fundamental concepts of robotics with the LEGO Mindstorm EV3. No prior experience is required.

Radical Robots, Part 2

Grades 1-3: April 12, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Grades 4-6: April 12, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Grades 7-8: April 11, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Lessons in robotics engineering continue as students begin to utilize more advanced mechanical designs, more complicated code and more sensors. It is recommended that students attend Radical Robots Part 1 prior to taking this class.

Homeschool Programs

Online Registration

Members

$15 or $105 for eight-class series

Non-Members

$25 or $175 for eight-class series

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