Tag: STEM
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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 Mountain Science Center & Academy alumni and current Academy families in a new way. Join us on Friday, November 21, 2025, for an opportunity to…
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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 telescope viewing under the stars. With our powerful telescopes, we’ll search for stars, planets, deep sky objects, and more! Saturn takes center stage at this…
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TMA Admissions & Enrollment Open House
Are you ready to ignite your child’s passion for learning? Join us for Talcott Mountain Academy’s Admissions & Enrollment Open House and discover how our unique K-8 programs inspire students to explore their curiosity, develop critical thinking skills, and excel in STEM! Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) is not your typical school; it’s a remarkable learning…
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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 they can bring to life with our Prusa printers. Beyond just printing fun objects, students will be challenged to identify real-world problems and design practical…
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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 to stay aloft, both natural and manmade. See how nature has inspired modern designs of airplanes, rockets, and vehicles. Every action has a reaction, and…
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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 most interesting weather phenomena. Students will even have the opportunity to (safely) touch lightning! Class runs from 9:30am – 1:30pm, Fridays, October 3 – November…
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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 will discuss the issues of invasive species, find and identify them, and learn what can be done to stop them. We will also focus on…
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Fall FLL Robotics | Ages 9-14
FALL IS ROBOTICS SEASON AT TALCOTT! Join our award-winning 6-week program and prepare to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics competition in November! Students spend six weeks of instruction in our mountaintop robotics lab, complete with LEGO SPIKE PRIME robots and expert coaches to help them design, build, troubleshoot, code and compete in the…
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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 students have about interactions between animals, plants, and the environment. We will focus on adaptations to different biomes, predator/prey interactions, food webs, and different kinds…
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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, they’ll design simple creations – like custom keychains, game pieces, or animal figurines – and bring them to life with our Prusa 3D printers. Along…