Omaha Children’s Museum is proud to present the Homeschool Series for the 2009-2010 school year. Our Science and Technology Learning Lab has all the tools and instruments necessary for very scientific, highly educational and extremely fun investigation of math and science concepts. Come conduct experiments and create inventions with our trained museum educators.
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Days: 1st Tuesday of each month
Times: Morning Session; 10-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session; 1-2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $8 per session*
*Does not include museum admission for students or adults. Museum admission is required to enter all lab sessions. Sessions must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.
Class Size: 50 students (3 groups)
Registration: To register, or if you have additional
questions, please contact the Group Sales Coordinator by
e-mail or at (402) 342-6164 ext. 424. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited.
Cancellation: The museum reserves the right to cancel any workshop if the minimum enrollment is not met. Participants will be notified five days in advance and will receive a full refund.
Animal Parade
September 1, 2009
Learn all about mammals and the amazing world of animal life. Get up close and personal with some amazing creatures from the animal kingdom. Between sessions there will be a parade and special lunch. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or a picture of your pet to show off.
Mad Professor’s Potions & Lotions Chemistry Lab
October 6, 2009
See what cool things can be made by mixing them up a little. Learn how to detect chemical reactions and then make your own take-home concoction. There will be special dry ice demonstrations and glow in the dark wonders.
The Balancing Act!
November 3, 2009
Experiment with the laws of physics and see how playing with the center of gravity can create some amazing effects. Learn how people can walk across a tight rope then try to balance a broom on your finger or a balloon on your nose.
Winter on a Space Station
December 1, 2009
Explore the universe by building space habitats, landing on the moon and colonizing Mars. Discover the challenges of daily life in outer space while enjoying space-age snacks.
Problems, Troubles and Unsolved Mysteries
January 5, 2010
Learn about some of science’s most puzzling problems and unsolved mysteries. Find out how the scientific method can lead to the path of discovery and compete in the Puzzle Solving Olympics.
Gizmos, Gadgets, Ramps and Rollercoasters
February 2, 2010
Celebrate National Engineering week by joining Omaha Children’s Museum design team. Ingenuity and engineering will come togother as team members build a modern moving machine.
Nano…the Science of Really Small Life
March 2, 2010
Investigate the incredibly tiny world of nano technology. Participate in hands-on labs and see how scientists harness the power of these small but mighty molecules.
Pass the Scalpel!
April 6, 2010
Biology comes to life in this hands-on lab. Discover the amazing world of living organisms through dissections and model cell building.
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To register, or if you have additional questions, please contact the Group Sales Coordinator by
e-mail or at (402) 342-6164 ext. 424.