Discovery Science Homeschool Week

The Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana offered one hour classes in science last week. They split them up in to Kindergarten through second grade and third grade through fifth grade. They had the following classes:

First - Second Grade:

10:00am Each Day

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2008 - Planetarium Starlab

Starlab, our portable planetarium, is designed to surround your students with the universe. Science, literature, and history are integrated into the daytime study of nighttime stars.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2008 - Bubbles!

Join our bubbleologist as we explore what makes bubbles work. Investigate the properties of bubbles, from their colors and shapes to what keeps them from popping... or what makes them pop!

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2008 - Forces & Motion

Students use ramps, balls, measuring tapes, and a variety of materials with which to experiment. The concepts of forces, motion, inertia, and gravity are taught during this hands-on lesson.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2008 - Owls are a Hoot!

Students will explore the nocturnal owl, including a close-up look at their feathers and feet. Other activities include taking apart owl pellets and identifying bones to learn what owls eat.


Third - Fifth Grade:

11:30am Each Day

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2008 - Planetarium Starlab

Starlab, our portable planetarium, is designed to surround your students with the universe. Science, literature, and history are integrated into the daytime study of nighttime stars.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2008 - Electric Circuits

Study electrical circuit. Design and build other circuits using components such as wires, batteries, bulbs, and speakers.


Thursday, Sept. 17, 2008 - Chemistry of Polymers

Increase your understanding of polymers by dissecting a disposable diaper, making latex balls, and concocting slime.


Friday, Sept. 18, 2008 - Pig Heart Dissection

Conduct a heart dissection guided by trained Science Center staff. Students will compare the pig heart to the human heart while mapping the chambers of the heart and tracing the blood’s pathway through the circulatory system.


We decided to do starlab and electric circuits.

I found them to be a little disorganized when we got there. They charged for a parent to attend when we made reservations but then wanted to charge us again when we got there. Then the parent wasn't allowed into the classrom which is ok but, there was no information about what they learned available. Absolutely nothing. So was it worth it? I have no idea.