Posted in Day Trips, Science and Nature on Oct 28th, 2007 2 Comments »
We visited the Marine Science Center recently with one of our homeschool groups and had a lot of fun! We arranged a guided tour in advance and were surprised at the low admission prices. When we got there, they split our large group up into smaller groups so our children were able to get more [...]
Posted in Resources on Oct 15th, 2007 No Comments »
I haven’t gotten a chance to see the new center, so a detailed review will have to come later. Check out the review of Misty Forest Academy on the Central FL Green Guide. Sounds like it’s going to be a great resource for homeschool groups!
Posted in Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Oct 10th, 2007 No Comments »
Check out these exciting upcoming science-oriented events!
Florida Fossil Hunters 2007 Fossil Fair:
Saturday & Sunday, October 13th & 14th, 2007, at the Central Florida
Fairgrounds in Orlando. Cost is $3 for adults and $1 for kids. This
natural science fair features rare and fascinating fossils, gems, minerals
and artifacts. Kids will have a blast excavating in the Kids Dig [...]
Posted in Day Trips, History, Museums, Upcoming Events on Oct 5th, 2007 No Comments »
The following information came from Bob Callister, the Programs Manager at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse:
On Thursday, November 8, 2007, from 10am to 4pm, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will present its fall Homeschool Day. This is a day of educational and fun social studies’ activities designed especially for homeschoolers.
The events will include:
Living at the Lighthouse (K and [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, History on Oct 5th, 2007 2 Comments »
The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, Inc., is a local treasure that many homeschoolers are not aware of. It is located in Barberville in Volusia County.
According to their web site, The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts, Inc., was established as “an educational institution whose general nature and objective will be to render constructive, educational, [...]
Posted in History, Museums, Upcoming Events on Oct 5th, 2007 No Comments »
At “Puzzles of the Past,” explore the mysteries of archaeology through a mock archaeological dig. Learn how historians and scientists put together puzzles to learn about how, where, and when people from the past lived.
The program is for ages 5-11. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. is available upon request. The cost is $20, with an [...]
