Home School
LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Are you looking for a way to spark your child’s interest in science? Would you like your child to participate in hands-on laboratory and field experiences? Join us in a series of
life science classes developed specifically for home school students. Check out
Electronic Naturalist - a free natural science education website. To register for our Home School Life Science Classes, please contact Bray McDonald at (423) 785-4093, or email at
brm@tnaqua.org.
HOME SCHOOL DAY
Our Home School Day this fall will be on Monday, September 27, 2010. Mark your calendars. We are offering great discounts for admission to the Tennessee Aquarium, the IMAX Theater, and the gift shops in each facility (See special rates below). Programs will be offered in the auditorium from 11 am to 3 pm and special behind-the-scenes tours will be offered just for that day. We will have animal encounters each hour throughout the two aquarium buildings. So don’t miss this special day of fellowship with other home school students and their families.
Prices:
Home School Students (on Home School Day only) pay:
$6.50 Aquarium
$5.00 IMAX
$10.25 Combination Aquarium and IMAX
Home School Parents (on Home School Day only) pay:
$22.50 Aquarium
$ 7.75 IMAX
$27.50 Combination Aquarium and IMAX
Home school students and parents will receive a 10% discount at the Aquarium Gift Shops. Members of the Aquarium who are home school students or parents can receive a 20% discount on this day only.
Tickets for a guided behind-the-scenes tour will be available for $5.00 on this special day and must be purchased at the ticket office when you purchase your tickets for the Aquarium or IMAX. (These discounts are only offered during our home school day.) FIELD TRIPS
Bring your family to the Tennessee Aquarium and make fascinating discoveries about the natural world. Plan your group field trip and enhance your visit with an education program or self-guided activity sheet.
DISCOVERY BOXES
Discovery Boxes are an exciting new way to learn about nature at home. Boxes are designed to be used by home school families and include books, videos, supplies and equipment. A leader’s guide provides in-depth information and suggested activities.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Tennessee Aquarium offers two volunteer positions for students. Youth volunteers assist Aquarium guests in several exhibits by sharing information about the animals and habitats represented. Day camp volunteers assist in all aspects of summer camp, including crafts, games, snacks and lessons.
Give us your home address and/or email address and get on our home school mailing list! Send it to Bray McDonald at
brm@tnaqua.org or call (423) 785-4093.
