Tag: science
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TMA/Alumni Community Skygazing & Dinner
*A special event exclusively for TMSCA Alumni, Alumni Parents, and Current TMA Families** We’re excited to invite you to the mountain for a special evening that brings together our Talcott […]
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Skygazing on Talcott Mountain
Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center’s mountaintop campus! You’ll begin your night with a guided constellation tour in our planetarium, followed by outdoor […]
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3D Printing for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
From prototype to print, design real solutions for real-world problems! In this hands-on course, students will explore the world of 3D printing and CAD (computer-aided design) by creating original models […]
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Physics for Homeschoolers | Ages 6-9
The way things fly, move, and fall – are all due to physics! Experiment with rocketry, roller coaster design, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Learn about how physics enables things […]
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Weather for Homeschoolers | Ages 6-9
In this “hair raising” class, students will learn all about the weather around us. From why it rains to how a hurricane forms, they’ll learn about many of our planet’s […]
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Ecology for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
Ecology is all about interactions between organisms and their environment. In this class students will get hands-on experience learning about local biodiversity while observing nature on our mountaintop campus. We […]
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Ecology for Homeschoolers | Ages 6-9
Why do cats have sharp teeth? Why does moss grow on trees? How do polar bears survive in the Arctic? This ecology class will tackle many of the “whys” that […]
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3D Printing for Homeschoolers | Ages 6-9
Imagine it, design it, print it! In this playful introduction to 3D printing, students will become young inventors as they explore the basics of computer-aided design (CAD). Using kid-friendly software, […]
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Weather for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
Become a weather forecaster! In this class, students will use the same tools as real meteorologists to predict the weather themselves. They will learn how to read weather maps, how […]
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Physics for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with magnetism, electricity, the properties of light, rainbows, circuitry, and sound waves. From the subatomic to […]