Homeschool Days at Science Space
Homeschool Days are back for 2024!
Doors open 9am. Shows and activities start from 10am.
Our dedicated STEM enrichment days for the Illawarra homeschool community and beyond are back in 2024! Held once a term for a full day from 9am-4pm on Wednesday when we are closed to the general public, families will have the opportunity to enjoy interactive shows, take part in an educator-led STEM experience and have free time to explore the exhibitions. Based on feedback, programs will be targeted towards primary school aged children however infants and older siblings are welcome to join in the fun. BYO lunch (or purchase from nearby Innovation Campus cafes) and stay and play all day!
In addition, the Science Shop will also be open all day and offers a wide range of science kits and teaching resources to continue the STEM learning at home.
Remaining dates for 2024:
- Term 3 = Wednesday 24th July
- Term 4 = Wednesday 16th October
Price:
- School age child (P/S & H/S) = $16
- Accompanying adult = $5
- Accompanying infant (age 1-4) = $5
Typical Schedule:
- Doors will open at 9am for check-in at Reception
- Shows and activities will start from 10am and are repeated throughout the day
- Science Space and the Shop will be both be closing at 4:00pm.
Term 3 2024 Program – “Art meets Science”
We can’t wait to welcome back the Homeschool community for our Term 3 program! This term we will be exploring the relationship between art and science, technology, engineering and maths!
STEM Zone/Makerspace = STEAM activities *NEW*
A variety of pop-up STEM activities will be running simultaneously in our STEM Zone and Makerspace allowing parents to select the activity that is most appropriate for their child/ren. All younger children must be supervised at all times by their accompanying adult when in these spaces.
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| Sphero Art (all ages) |
Join us for a colorful and creative activity where kids can use Sphero robots to paint vibrant, unique masterpieces. This hands-on experience for all ages combines art and technology, making learning fun and engaging!
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| Origami (P/S & H/S age) | Unleash your creativity and master the ancient art of paper folding with our hands-on origami activity. Learn why accuracy, symmetry, structural integrity and measurement are all important concepts with origami designs. |  |
| Spirograph Art (P/S & H/S age) | Create dazzling geometric designs and explore the beauty of mathematics as you learn about spirograph patterns. Spirographs help us to think about concepts such as angles, curves, forces and rotational motion. |  |
| Mobius Strips (P/S & H/S age) | Discover the mathematical oddity known as the Mobius Strip! This unique one-sided surface is created with just a strip of paper! Impress your family and friends as you learn some mind-blowing paper tricks. |  |
| Impossible Paper Shapes (all ages) |
Explore geometry, perspective, and visual perception through some incredible paper shapes! By engineering paper in specific ways, these illusions will demonstrate how our brains interpret visual information and how altering perspectives can create seemingly impossible shapes!
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CURRICULUM LINKS:
- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- K-10 NSW Science Syllabus & Yr 7-10 Design & Technology Syllabus
- Early Stage 1: STe-2DP-T
- Stage 1: ST1-2DP-T; ST1-7MW-T
- Stage 2: ST2-2DP-T; ST2-7MW-T
- Stage 3: ST3-2DP-T; ST3-7MW-T
- Stage 4: DT4-1; DT4-2; DT4-6; DT4-10
- Stage 5: DT5-1; DT 5-2; DT5-6; DT5-10
Planetarium Show (all ages)
Explore our Solar System and beyond in our presenter-led planetarium show for all ages.
CURRICULUM LINKS:
- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
- K-10 NSW Science Syllabus
- Early Stage 1: STe-6ES-S
- Stage 1: ST1-10ES-S
- Stage 2: –
- Stage 3: ST3-10ES-S
- Stage 4: SC4-12ES; SC4-13ES
- Stage 5: SC5-12ES; SC5-13ES
Live Theatre Show = Sound & Music (all ages) *NEW*
Listen in to the exciting world of sound with our latest show designed for young minds. Through fun and engaging experiments, we will explore how sounds are made and changed as we play with the science behind vibrations, volume and pitch!
CURRICULUM LINKS:
- Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
- K-10 NSW Science Syllabus
- Early Stage 1: STe-1VA, STe-6PW
- Stage 1: SC1-4WS, ST1-6PW, ST1-7PW, ST1-8PW
- Stage 2: SC2-4WS, ST2-6PW, ST2-8ES
- Stage 3: SC3-4WS, ST3-6PW
- Stage 4: SC4-4WS, ST4-10PW
- Stage 5: SC5-4WS, ST4-10PW
To Book:
Mark your calendars and book through the link below.
NB. Due to the special shows and activities plus the dedicated booked period, Science Space Memberships cannot be applied on the Homeschool Days.
*NB Please join our mailing list or check our social media in advance before scheduling your visit to avoid disappointment. Activities and shows on Homeschool days are subject to change without notice.
Recent Feedback:
- “The staff and facility are so great! Really appreciate the Homeschool Days you put on.”
- “It was an amazing experience. We will definitely be back!”
- “A great experience! My children and myself had a wonderful time exploring, learning & discovering new things”
- “This was our second time. Loved that the STEM activity and science show was different to last time. The science show was very hands on and the kids could help a lot.”
- “Another great experience. Staff were happy, patient, kind and incredibly helpful. Thank you for doing homeschool days”
- “We had a great day, thank you.”