Home School Academy: Winter Session: Marine Sciences
Mondays, January 25-March 7 – sign up for 1 class or all 6 (for a discount) (no class on February 15)
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
For home school students ages 9-12
COST:
Members: $20/class or $100 for all 6 classes in the series
Non-members: $25/class or $125 for all 6 classes in the series
Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the earth’s surface and are home to a great abundance and diversity of life. Join us at the Zoo for a hands-on, inquiry-based six-week program focusing on some of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. Through experiments, demonstrations, and tours, explore the physical and chemical properties of ocean water and discover the unique adaptations and survival strategies that allow marine life to survive in this watery world.
Each week can be an independent lesson but all 6 weeks make a complete program. We encourage parents to drop children off.
| January 25, 2016 | H20 Properties Examine some of the physical properties of water and its connection to aquatic life. |
| February 1, 2016 | H20 Chemistry Test different chemical properties of water and explore their effects on marine life. |
| February 8, 2016 | Fish Dive into learning about this abundant and diverse group of organisms. |
| February 22, 2016 | Marine Invertebrates Learn all about some well-known marine organisms such as jellyfish and clams. |
| February 29, 2016 | Marine Vertebrates Another close examination of some well-known marine organisms including penguins and mammals. |
| March 7, 2016 | Marine Ecosystems Explore different areas of the ocean; find out who lives there, and how they are uniquely adapted to survive in those areas. |
For questions about program content, please call 952-431-9260.
Zoo Crew Jr.
Come and learn about the animals and all the care that goes into keeping them happy and healthy during this popular class designed especially for 4th-7th grades. Each month we cover a different area at the Zoo with hands-on activities, a behind the scene tour and close up encounter of an animal. Class meets from 9am-Noon. The spring session will explore tropics, marine mammals and Minnesota animals.
AGES: Grades 4-7
FEES: Zoo Members: $100 Non-Members: $120
Spring 2016 Session: February 6, March 5 and April 2
How to Register
A confirmation will be sent to you via email once you have registered online for your desired program (click on the “Register Online” button for the program you are interested in). Questions? Call 952.431.9390.
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