Homeschool Days are back at the IMAS, 2022-2023!
Homeschool Days are in-person workshops that explore art and science concepts in depth through hands-on activities with an IMAS Educator.
We are a family that is homeschooling our kids. We are museum members and have attended the homeschool classes, as well as other programs and camps for years now. We also participated in classes at the libraries and nature centers. We had a community garden and meet-ups with friends. All of that was an important part of our homeschooling experience, and now none of that is happening. Most of the programs we relied on for input and interaction have not gone virtual.
My kids participated in the first virtual homeschool class you offered, and they loved it and needed it! It was a rare chance, in these times, for them to interact with teachers and students that they have known in person. I think it may be extra hard on homeschoolers right now because most of the interactive community programs our kids participated in have not gone virtual.
They need more of this. We’d sign up for weekly sessions, if you offered it…
We hope the museum can continue to play an important role in the education of our children. Thank you.
April 5 – Anatomy
Primary: Participants will make an anatomy apron as they explore body systems.
Secondary: How well do you know the body systems and bones? Leap into action as we explore each system through stations in this human anatomy crash course.
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PAST WORKSHOPS
October 5: Mexican Folk Art: Alebrijes
November: Teen Science Cafe
December 7: Galaxy Circuit Cards
December 16: Gingerbread Workshop
January 6 – Science Experiments
February 10 – Homeschool Drawing in Gallery
March 1 – Art History: Japanese Printmaking
Special Homeschool Events
These events are designed for homeschool community and times vary.
May 5 – Homeschool Science Fair
RGV Homeschoolers are invited to enter the museum’s third annual Homeschool Science Fair on Friday, May 5! Categories include Kinder, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th.
Projects will be judged based on creativity, use of scientific process, and verbal presentation during judging the morning of May 5. Kinder projects will not be judged for placing but students are encouraged to practice their presentation skills. Please see according criteria sheets linked below.
In the case students need to borrow specific supplies and tools, the museum is able to loan items out. This includes lab equipment such as goggles, beakers, pipettes, and other tools like multimeters. Loan items are due back by May 7.
A science fair prep session will take place on Tuesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. for students to drop in to receive guidance on their project or use the Ann Moore Art Studio to decorate their board.
Families and friends are welcome to attend the reception on Friday, May 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Discovery Pavilion. Entry is the cost of general admission, though each participating student will receive two complimentary adult passes. Projects will be on display at the museum through Sunday, May 7. Project pickup will run through May 28.
Science Fair Agenda
• 8:30-9 AM: Board Set Up
• 9-11 PM: Judging
• 2-4 PM: Reception & Awards (light refreshments provided)
Awards
- 1st place for categories 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th ($25 gift certificate to the IMAS Gift Shop)
- IMAS Scientist will be awarded for the highest overall score (science activity basket)
- Kinder students will receive a ribbon for participation
Download the Kinder Criteria Info Sheet here
Download the criteria sheet for all other levels here
Contact Roni Cortez at vcortez@theimasonline.com for any questions, information on borrowing science tools, or to enter.
