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. Classes take place in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes at Edison Ford are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education.

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All classes are from 10am to noon.

History of Electricity

September – History of Electricity: History of key electric innovations of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Grades 1-3 September 14 OR 22

Grades 4-6 September 8 OR 21

Measure Up

Measure Up: Units and measurements.

Grades 1-3 October 12 OR 20

Grades 4-6 October 13 OR 19

Assembly Line

Students engage in assembly line challenges and observe a Model-T demonstration with our automotive curator.

Grades 1-3 November 9 OR 17

Grades 4-6 November 10 OR 16

Parachutes and Aeronautics

Campers learn about aeronautics and Newton’s laws of motion.

Grades 1-3 December 14 OR 15

Grades 4-6 December 8 OR 21

Engineering Bridges

Students build and test various bridge designs and learn about famous bridges.

Gades 1-3 January 11 OR 19

Grades 4-6 January 12 OR 18

Toy Design

While prototyping with LEGOs and designing with a 3D printer, students explore the engineering process with a user in mind.

Grades 1-3 February 8 OR 16

Grades 4-6 February 9 OR 15

Engineering Systems

Students solve problems by creating and iterating a system of technology.

Grades 1-3 March 8 OR 16

Grades 4-6 March 9 OR 15

Robotics Crash Course

Students learn about code and mechanics as they solve challenges and compete against other robots.

Grades 1-3 April 12 OR 20

Grades 4-6 April 13 OR 19

Members

$15 each or $105 for series

Non-Members

$25 each or $185 for series

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