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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September- Designing Light Systems: Physics, electricity, and Circuits. Simple circuits and the physics of electricity are covered as students design their own electrical system.
October – Magnetic Forces: Physics, magnetism, engineering. Edison Ford Educators take students on a deep dive into the invisible force of magnetism, and how it can used to do work!
November – Hydraulics and the Mechanics of Motion: Physics, mechanics, engineering. From simple machines to hydraulic systems, students learn how to leverage a mechanical advantage!
December – Waves, Vibrations, and Oscillations!: Physics, science of various waves. Sound energy, light energy, and mechanical motion are closely observed as students discover the enchanting behavior of repeating patterns hidden in the motion of objects.
January – Animation and Game Design: Computer science, design. Using the code platform Scratch: students learn the foundational logic used in various code languages as they design their own characters and simple game.
February – Architecture and Design: 3D printing, computer aided design, architecture. Students work with 3D printers, pens, and computer aided design, as they explore design and the layout of Thomas Edison’s winter residence!
March – Remote Robotics: Teleoperation, mechanics, code. Students begin their robotic exploration with mechanical principles. Mechanical challenges are overcome as students design features that can be controlled remotely.
April – Autonomous Robotics: Computer science, design. A challenging LEGO robotic field is tackled by students who control their robot with pre-designed code.

Includes one adult and one child. Space is limited.

Members

$15 each or $105 for series

Non-Members

$25 each or $185 for series

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