Registration is now open!
Homeschool Days are back in session!
The Science Mill Homeschool Days give students and their adults a chance to explore a STEM field in greater depth through activity stations, exposure to STEM careers, and age-based Learning Labs for grades K-12 led by Science Mill educators. (Plus, explore all the Mill’s STEM-focused exhibits, too!) All young scientists are welcome to join Homeschool Days, including homeschoolers, homeschooling groups, learning pods, and students with asynchronous schedules. Homeschool Days will be held monthly from October 2023 to May 2024.
STEM Scholar Program
The STEM Scholar Program supports and celebrates your family’s involvement in Homeschool Days, the Science Mill’s monthly exploration of science, technology, engineering and math-related fields and their diverse careers. This program, designed exclusively for grades 3-12 students, is intended to provide opportunities to dive deeper into in-depth STEM topics and learning experiences through a STEM Mentorship Hour and a guided Spring Project.
Enrollment in the STEM Scholar Program includes:
Reserved slot in the monthly 45-minute STEM Mentorship Hour
Participation in a guided Spring Project
Exclusive STEM Scholar gift
Only 40 spots available - reserve yours now!
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STEM Scholars and their families have the opportunity to spend an extra 45 minutes after each Homeschool Day with Science Mill staff, taking deeper dives into the STEM theme of the day along with a variety of STEM principles, STEM careers, and at-home STEM projects. This monthly mentorship is a great opportunity for scholars to experience collaborative work and quench their curiosity!
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As part of the STEM Scholar Program, students will get the chance to create a Spring Project! This asynchronous, at-home project is intended to engage students’ problem-solving skills and integrate all the STEM concepts they’ve learned throughout the school year. Science Mill educators will serve as mentors, providing support, ideas, and resources to grow scholars’ interests and projects.
Participating families will receive access to Schoology where they can find prompts, worksheets, and resources to develop their Spring Project. Submissions and progress updates can also be completed through this platform.
The STEM Scholar Program will conclude with a Spring Project Showcase in May where students get the opportunity to present their project at the Science Mill on the final Homeschool Day to demonstrate their progress and learning. They may present their prototype (regardless of completion), the next steps on their project’s journey, or simply a discussion of what they learned in developing their project.
Meet the Team
We are a team of educators, museum professionals, creatives, and everyday scientists passionate about making STEM exciting and accessible to kids from all backgrounds!
For questions about Homeschool Days, contact us here
