Our innovative programs are tailored to inspire young minds, providing a dynamic and interactive learning experience for homeschooling students. Embark on a captivating adventure as we explore projects involving robotics, coding, and outer space. Join us in fostering a passion for STEM education, as we soar through the realms of knowledge and discovery at the Museum of Aviation.
2024 Homeschool STEM Labs
Kindergarten – 10th Graders
- Time: 9:30 AM – 12 Noon
- Cost: $30.00 per student/per STEM Lab (+ Sawyer Service Fee: Calculated at Checkout)
- Beginning January 2025:Â Due to generous donor funding, NEW pricing for all STEM Labs is $20.00 per student/per STEM Lab (+Sawyer Service Fee: Calculated at Checkout)
September 18, 2024
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade: “Animal Adventures”Â
3rd-5th Grade: “Animal Habitats”
6th-10th Grade: “Microscopic Adventures”
October 16, 2024
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade: “Bright Stars”
3rd-5th Grade: “Moons and Planets”
6th-10th Grade: “Our World’s Climate and Weather”
November 20, 2024
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade: “STEM Matters”
3rd-5th Grade: “STEM Rocks”
6th-10th Grade: “Survivor STEM”
December 18, 2024
Kindergarten- 2nd Grade: “Wondrous Weather”
3rd-5th Grade: “Meteorology Academy”
6th-10th Grade: “STEM Mission: Clean Water!”
January 22, 2025: NEW Spring Semester Pricing $20 per participant/per STEM Lab
Kindergarteners: “STEM Senses”
Kindergarteners will become budding scientists as they explore their senses. They will use STEM skills to conduct experiments and create sensory-rich projects.
1st – 2nd Graders: “STEM Senses”
First and second graders will become super sleuths of the senses! Students will use STEM skills to investigate the world around them and create amazing sensory experiments.
3rd –Â 5th Graders: “STEM Senses”
Get ready to unlock the secrets of the senses! Third through fifth graders will use STEM to design and build sensory-based projects that challenge their creativity and problem-solving skills.
6th –Â 10th Graders: “Evolving Fossils”
Get ready to dig into the past! Students will delve into the prehistoric past with hands-on STEM activities that examine fossils, study evolutionary patterns, and create their own paleontological discoveries.
February 19, 2025: NEW Spring Semester Pricing $20 per participant/per STEM Lab
Kindergarteners: “Mighty Magnets
Kindergarteners will become magnetic masterminds! Students will explore the mysterious forces of magnetism through fun, hands-on experiments and creative building challenges.
1st – 2nd Graders: “Mighty Magnets”
Get ready for a magnetically charged adventure! First and second graders will use STEM to investigate the properties of magnets and build their own magnetic masterpieces.
3rd –Â 5th Graders: “It’s Electric”
Get ready to spark your imagination! Third through fifth graders will use STEM to investigate the power of electricity and create electrifying inventions
6th –Â 10th Graders: “Waterwheels and Hydro Energy”
Get ready to flow with the current! Students will use STEM to explore the power of water and design sustainable hydro energy solutions for the future.
March 19, 2025: NEW Spring Semester Pricing $20 per participant/per STEM Lab
Kindergarteners: “Fabulous Force”
Get ready for lift off! Kindergarteners will explore the science of flight through fun, hands-on activities and creative building challenges.
1st – 2nd Graders: “Fabulous Force”
Get ready for a sky-high adventure! First and second graders will use STEM to investigate the science of flight and soar to new heights.
3rd –Â 5th Graders: “Fabulous Force”
Get ready for a thrilling flight! Third through fifth graders will use STEM to investigate the forces of flight, analyze flight data, and engineer innovative aircraft designs.
6th –Â 10th Graders: “A Universe of Sound and Light”
Get ready to illuminate your mind! Students will use STEM to explore the physics of sound and light, design mind-bending optical illusions, and build incredible sound systems.
April 16, 2025: NEW Spring Semester Pricing $20 per participant/per STEM Lab
Kindergarteners: “Plant Power”
Plant a Seed of Curiosity! Kindergarteners will become young botanists, exploring the wonderful world of plants through hands-on STEM activities. By engaging with “Plant the Tiny Seed” by Christie Matheson, they’ll discover plant parts, patterns, and the importance of plants in our lives.
1st – 2nd Graders: “Plant Power”
Let’s Grow Together! Students will become budding botanists, exploring plant adaptations, functions, and structures. They’ll test their knowledge by creating plant models and conducting water movement experiments.
3rd –Â 5th Graders: “Sustainable STEM”
Get ready to make a difference! Students will use STEM to address real-world environmental issues, design eco-friendly products, and create a more sustainable planet.
6th –Â 10th Graders: “Aviation Science”
Become an aviation engineer! Students will dive into the world of aviation and learn about the physics behind flight by designing and building their own aircraft and testing it in the Museum of Aviation’s exclusive wind tunnel.
May 7, 2025: NEW Spring Semester Pricing $20 per participant/per STEM Lab
Kindergarteners: “Celebrate STEM”
Get ready for a STEM celebration! Kindergarteners will have a blast exploring science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting games, experiments, and creative projects.
1st – 2nd Graders: “Celebrate STEM”
Get ready for a STEM extravaganza! First and second graders will celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math through their imagination and problem-solving skills to design, build, and create amazing projects.
3rd –Â 5th Graders: “Celebrate STEM”
Discover the world of STEM! Get ready for a STEM adventure through hands-on experiments and creative challenges, students will learn about the real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math.
6th –Â 10th Graders: “Astronomy”
Journey to the stars! Explore the vastness of space and discover the wonders of the universe as you model our solar system, track celestial bodies, and learn about distant stars and planets in the Museum of Aviation’s exclusive STARLab Planetarium.