Bring your homeschool students to the Aquarium

Each month, September through April, the Aquarium hosts engaging STEM-based programs for homeschool learners in grades Kinder, 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8

These specially designed programs will challenge and excite your learners by piquing curiosity, building critical thinking skills, encouraging creativity and hands-on exploration. Class themes are adapted to meet the developmental needs of children at their specific K-8 learning levels.

Homeschool programs are offered in the morning (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) and in the afternoon (1 – 3 p.m.). Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to program start time. Please check our reservations page for dates and times of your child’s grade specific program and time. Parents/Guardians are required to sign-in their students during check-in and show ID at check out.

Please note, this program is a drop-off program.

Parents/guardians are welcome to purchase tickets to tour the Aquarium on their own during the program time. However due to our child safety protection mandates, only fully background-checked Texas State Aquarium staff will be with the students during the program.

Grades: Kinder, 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8
- All programs offered will take place at the Texas State Aquarium at 2710 N Shoreline Blvd.
10 student maximum per class for Kindergarten
20 student maximum per class for grades 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8

Please note: We require paperwork for each student to ensure safety and confidence with parents and Aquarium Staff. This information is part of your registration process and must be filled in when you register.

Homeschool 2019-2020 Schedule

Have your junior scientist join us to discover the scientific method! Using STEM process skills, students will explore each step through hands-on activities, observing live animals and their habitats, and ultimately developing and conducting their own original research project at the end of the school year. Class lessons are adapted to meet the appropriate TEKS and developmental needs of children at their specific K-8 learning levels.

Hours:

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

and

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

October 16, 2019

Observation

See the Texas State Aquarium with new eyes! Students will learn how to use their senses to observe with a purpose.
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November 20, 2019

Data Collection

Calling all Data Enthusiasts! Students will use a variety of tools and hands-on methods to collect information about animals and their habitats.
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December 18, 2019

Analyze

Let’s get down to the facts! Using a variety of analyzation techniques, students will look for trends and patterns in collected data.
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January 15, 2020

Draw Conclusions

What does it all mean? This month, students will put all the pieces of the Scientific Method together to answer questions and reach some conclusions.
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February 19, 2020

Begin to Create a Research Project

Let’s start the creation process! Students will put their STEM process skills to the test, and begin to develop their own unique research projects.
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March 18, 2020

Finish Research Project

Put on the finishing touches! Students will continue and complete their research projects, using peer review discussion, and advice from experts.
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April 15, 2020

Present to Your Peers

Take a bow! In this final lesson, students will show off all their hard work and scientific method expertise by presenting their research projects to their peers and special guest scientists.
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