HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY
Join us on select Thursdays during the school year for lessons designed specifically for South Carolina homeschool students. Registration is restricted to individual homeschool families only. All programs are free for South Carolina homeschoolers unless otherwise noted.
Please note: for health and safety the museum is managing gallery and theater capacity, requiring social distancing, and has increased cleaning frequency. Per Gov. McMaster’s executive order, guests aged 3 and above are required to wear a face covering while visiting state buildings.
Important Information!
In order to be able to attend Homeschool Thursday, all homeschools must present one of the following along with a matching picture ID:
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An official and current homeschool association registration card or acceptance letter
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An official and current District registration card or approval letter
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An official and current SC Association of Independent Homeschools registration card or acceptance letter
Reminder, SC homeschoolers will NOT be able to participate in Homeschool Thursday classes without presenting both a picture ID and confirmation of homeschool registration.
Please Note:
Due to high demand, limited space, and our desire to offer programming to as many families as possible, cancellations or date change requests must be received in writing 10 days in advance of the event. Requests for cancellation can be emailed to homeschools@scmuseum.org. This reservation is non-refundable and non-transferrable should the cancellation occur within 10 days of scheduled program. Refunds will not be provided for individuals who do not show up for the event.
Schedule of Programs
Please note: this page is updated periodically. Class availability will be confirmed by museum staff when you finalize your registration.
Thurs., Oct. 8 and Oct. 15, 2020
In order to better facilitate social distancing, Homeschool Thursday classes are being offered on TWO days. The classes below will be available at the designated times on BOTH DATES listed above. Please click on each of classes below to reveal program descriptions and other important information.
1:00 p.m.
Ballin’ Bots
Duration: 45 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: None
We’re playing basketball…with robots! Students will learn all about the past, present, and future of robotics in this playful program. Our little blue robot named Dash will shoot some hoops with a little encoding help from you! We’ll learn that robots can be programmed to do all sorts of things, even score a slam dunk!
“Dumpy in Dumpyville”
Duration: 45 minutes
Recommended for Grades: PreK – 2nd grade
Cost: None
Join us for an interactive puppet show about reducing, reusing, and recycling. Please note: This class is specifically designed for PreK to 2nd grade with adult supervision. Capacities are limited and will be strictly enforced.
Explosive Art
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: $3 per paticipant
Create your own “explosive” art in this fun and creative hands-on class. We’ll investigate states of matter and explore physical and chemical changes. We’ll then use what we’ve learn about phase changes to create our very own masterpieces. Let’s make some art!
*Note: While this is a fun and safe activity involving washable paint, it can be messy. Please dress accordingly!
Inside Apollo50: Journey to the Moon
Duration: 45 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: None
Join Director of Education Tom Falvey on an immersive guided tour of the Apollo50: Journey to the Moon exhibit where you’ll chart through the history of NASA’s Apollo program and South Carolina’s role in lunar exploration. It’s a race to the finish to see how we became the first to land on the moon. You’ll have a blast and then some!
Music & Astronomy in the Observatory
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 4th grade and above
Cost: None
Create your own astronomy-themed music! In this interactive experience, our astronomy educators will guide you in creating your own music based on spectacular astronomical images. Bring an open mind, willingness to take risks, and a musical instrument. No musical instrument, no worries…we’ll have a cool drum available. No wind instruments please!
4D Movie – The Wizard of Oz 4D Experience ($)
Duration: 15 minutes
Recommended for Grades: All ages with family
Cost: $3 per person
This beloved classic becomes a modern adventure in The Wizard of Oz 4-D Experience™. Newly restored in digital 3-D with added special effects, be swept along with Dorothy™ as a powerful tornado transports you on an unforgettable adventure.
2:30 p.m.
Child’s Play: Toys and Games of the Past
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: $3 per person
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.” Experience just how Jack and Jill made the most of their precious free moments. In this hands-on lesson, you’ll spin tops, catch bilboes, knock down nine pins, and climb Jacob’s ladder as we see leisure from America’s earlier days. We’ll create our very own corn husk dolls to take home!
Ink Outside the Box: Berry Ink and Quill Writing
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: $3 per person
Wish your handwriting had a feathery flourish? Want to learn how to make your “berry” own ink? From the 6th century to the invention of the fountain pen in the mid-19th century, writing was done with feather quills and natural inks. In this workshop, you will use berries, vinegar, salt, and a strainer to create homemade ink. You’ll also try your hand at the ancient art of calligraphy, using a feather quill to practice your Q’s and T’s. Sample letters and a writing demo will guide ye olde handwriting skills!
Sharks!
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 2nd grade and above
Cost: None
Join Natural History Curator Dave Cicimurri as we dive into all things shark! We’ll learn about shark anatomy, how sharks live, what they eat, and their overall ecological significance in this jaw-dropping interactive assembly.
South Carolina Myths and Legends
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 3rd grade and above
Cost: None
South Carolina is rich in myths and legends from the mountains to the sea. Join our storyteller for ghostly tales from around the state as well as spectral accounts of ghosts inhabiting our own museum building!
Planetarium – The Moon & Moon Phase ($)
Duration: 40 minutes
Recommended for Grades: 1st Grade and above
Cost: $3 per person
The Moon is such a regular sight in the sky that we often take it for granted. What exactly is it? How did it form? What is it made of? How and why have we explored it? In this special live planetarium program, learn about Earth’s only natural satellite, what causes its phases, and the various ways in which it affects us. We’ll also go over many common misconceptions people have about the Moon.
Registration
Registration for the Homeschool Thursday on Oct. 8 is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Tues., Oct. 6, 2020 at 12 p.m..
Registration for the Homeschool Thursday on Oct. 15 is now OPEN and will CLOSE on Tues., Oct. 13, 2020 at 12 p.m..
Questions? Please call 803.898.4990 or email homeschools@scmuseum.org
