McWane Science Center strives to provide home school students with opportunities to explore science in unique and fun ways!
We are offering Homeschool S.T.E.M Labs monthly from March – May of 2021. The Labs are from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM on March 17th, April 21st and May 19th (these are all Wednesdays). Each month is themed, allowing students a more in-depth study of the specific S.T.E.M. subject matter.
Our Home School Labs are designed to supplement what children are learning at home. Students will use equipment and take part in experiments that are not easily executed in the home classroom.
Register Online
To register for the labs please use one of the links above, or contact McWane Science Center’s Reservations Department at (205) 714-8300.
Full payment for each semester is required at the time of registration.
Children must be at least 6 years old by March 1st, 2021 to attend Homeschool S.T.E.M. Labs
PRICE PER CLASS:
$18 for members
$20 for non-members
COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy
Students will be required to wear a mask while attending the labs. To ensure social distancing, the maximum enrollment for each class will be limited to 10 students. If we do not have at least 5 students enrolled in any one class, we reserve the right to cancel.
| Dates | Theme | 1st-3rd Grades | 4th-6th Grades | 7th-9th Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2021 | Robotics | Robot Workshop | Robotic Engineers | Robotics Lab |
| April 21, 2021 | Physical Science | Matter and Mixtures | Chemistry Matters | Chemistry Lab |
| May 19, 2021 | Life Science | Animal Adaptations | Ecosystem Explorers | Microscope Lab |
Registration is now open for the Spring 2021 Homeschool Lab program at McWane Science Center. The spring 2021 semester runs from January through May with themed monthly programs that coincide with the Alabama Course of Study Standards for Science with emphasis on the 2020-2021 Critical Standards. Lab sessions are available for students currently in 1st grade* through 12th grade.
COST PER SEMESTER:
$90 members
$100.00 non-members
Full payment for each semester is required at the time of registration. Maximum enrollment of 10 students per class**. Students may be registered under the Group A or Group B schedule. Both groups will cover the same content but meet on different dates (see next pages for the group schedules)
*Children must be 6 years old by January 1st, 2021 to attend Homeschool Labs
**If we do not have at least 5 students enrolled in any one session, we reserve the right to cancel that session.
To register for the labs please see the tables below and follow the link for your student’s grade level. You may also book by phone with McWane Science Center’s Reservations Department at (205) 714-8300.
The Deadline for SPring 2021 Lab Registration is
Wednesday Jan. 13th
Schedule
Group A Lab Sessions
Wednesdays
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lab #1
Jan. 20
Lab #2
Feb. 17
Lab #3
Mar. 17
Lab #4
Apr. 21
Lab #5
May 12
Group B Lab Sessions
Wednesdays
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lab #1
Jan. 27
Lab #2
Feb. 24
Lab #3
Mar. 31
Lab #4
Apr. 28
Lab #5
May 19
Group A Programming
| Spring 2021 | 1st-2nd | 3rd-4th | 5th-6th | 7th-8th | 9th-12th |
| Group A | Register | Register | Register | Register | Register |
| Lab #1 Jan. 20th | Sound Waves and Light Rays | Forces and Motion | Matter and Molecules | Genetics and DNA | Cells and Energy |
| Lab #2 Feb. 17th | Solids, Liquids & Gases | Forces and Energy | Solutions and Density | Intro. to Anatomy | Genetics |
| Lab #3 March 17th | Exploring Space | Light and Sound | Chemical Reactions | Ecosystems | Forces and Energy |
| Lab #4 April 21st | Scientific Method Testers | Traits and Adaptations | The Solar System | Energy in Motion | Chemical Reactions |
| Lab #5 May 12th | Fossil Finders | Earth Science | Stars and Constellations | Chemical Investigations | Circuits and Electricity |
Group B Programming
| Spring 2021 | 1st-2nd | 3rd-4th | 5th–6th | 7th-8th | 9th-12th |
| Group B | Register | Register | Register | Register | Register |
| Lab #1 Jan. 27th | Sound Waves and Light Rays | Forces and Motion | Matter and Molecules | Genetics and DNA | Cells and Energy |
| Lab #2 Feb. 24th | Solids, Liquids & Gases | Forces and Energy | Solutions and Density | Intro. to Anatomy | Genetics |
| Lab #3 March 31st | Exploring Space | Light and Sound | Chemical Reactions | Ecosystems | Forces and Energy |
| Lab #4 April 28th | Scientific Method Testers | Traits and Adaptations | The Solar System | Energy in Motion | Chemical Reactions |
| Lab #5 May 19th | Fossil Finders | Earth Science | Stars and Constellations | Chemical Investigations | Circuits and Electricity |