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TELUS WORLD OF
Homeschool Newsletter
SCIENCE-CALGARY
SUMMARY:
Registration
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24 August 2009
Three Homeschool Days Offered at TELUS World of Science!
HS Day Dates:
28 September
20 January
23 March
Hello Homeschoolers! other fantastic programs/events include School Workshops,
To Register:
Get ready for another fantastic your children can participate in Theatre Performances, and
Call 403-268-8311
year at TELUS World of Science- throughout the year. Discovery Dome shows. A
Questions? Calgary! Our goal is to create description of all the registered
We tried to make each
experiences for your children to programs can be found in our
Call: 403-268-8329 homeschool day as unique and
spark a passion for learning and School Programs Guide (link
Email: exciting as possible by offering a
leave them yearning for more! available on the homeschool page
programs@calgaryscience.ca of our website).
This year we will be offering
three homeschool days: Monday, We are also offering many free,
September 28, 2009, Wednesday drop-in programs on all
WHAT CAN YOU homeschool days. There are no
DO THIS YEAR?
January 20, 2010 and Tuesday
March 23, 2010. Each written descriptions of these
homeschool day is dedicated to programs and you do not need
Description Pg
homeschoolers, only to register, just drop-in and have
September 2 homeschooled children will be fun! We will be updating the
HS Day booked for programs on those schedule on our website and blog
days. throughout the year.
Working it Out
January 4
On the following pages you will Theatre Presentation. We are looking forward to three
HS Day
find a summary of the registered, fantastic homeschool days! Hope
variety of programs. Programs to see you there!
March 6 paid programs and free, drop-in
are offered for preschool to
HS Day programs that we are offering on School Programs Team
junior high aged students.
the three homeschool days.
Beauty & 8 Our registered, paid programs TELUS World of Science—Calgary
There is also information about
Brains
Science 8
How Do I Register for Homeschool Days?
Olympics
TECHhead 9
Preschool 9
Programs
1. Refer to the schedules on the 2. Call the School Program 3. Written confirmation of your
Public following pages and select the Booking Line (403-268-8311) booking will arrive by fax or
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Programs School Workshops, Theatre to register. Payment is due email. Please check that all
Performances and Discovery upon booking and can be details on your booking
Dome Theatre films you made by Visa, Mastercard or confirmation form are
would like your children to in person by debit, cash or correct.
participate in. Descriptions of cheque (made out to the Questions?
registered programs can be Calgary Science Centre
found in our School Program Society). Email the School Programs Team:
Guide. programs@calgaryscience.ca
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Registered, Paid Programs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Grade Workshops Theatre Performances Discovery Dome
Preschool Mini Mighty Minds Stars and Seasons
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
Kindergarten Bubble Fiesta Stars and Seasons
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
Grade 1 Sense Adventure Stars and Seasons Bugs!
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grade 2 Magic with Magnets Working it Out Bugs!
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grade 3 India Haven for Puppets Working it Out 1. Forces of Nature
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
2. Bugs!
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Grade 4 Solar Car Builders 1. The Problem with 1. Mummies
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dragons 10:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Tropical Rainforest
2. Working it Out 1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Grade 5 Cyborg Sighting The Problem with 1. Mummies
1:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dragons 10:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Forces of Nature
11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Grade 6 Straight Up! The Problem with 1. Mummies
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dragons 10:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Bugs!
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
3. Tropical Rainforest
1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
Junior High 1. Rollercoaster Engineers 1.Mummies
Grade 7 10:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2. Forces of Nature
2. Light and Optics 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Grade 8
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3. Bugs!
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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Free Drop-in Programs*
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Time Activity Description Grade
10:15 to 10:45 Paint Wall Paint Exploration Kindergarten to Grade 5
10:30 to 11:00 Cool Chemistry Chemistry Demo Grade 4 and up
11:15 to 11:45 Theatre Games Fun Drama Games Kindergarten to Grade 4
11:30 to 12:00 It’s Electrifying! Static Globe, Plasma Globe Grade 4+
and Circuit Boards
11:30 to 12:00 Lines and Designs Art Activity Grade 3 to 5
12:00 to 12:30 Misbehavin’ Matter Physics Activity Everyone Welcome!
12:30 to 1:00 Fossils and Fluorescence Cool Rocks Everyone Welcome!
12:30 to 1:00 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
1:30 to 2:00 Science Demo TBD Everyone Welcome
2:00 to 2:30 Critters Biology Demo Everyone Welcome
2:15 to 2:45 Rocket Science Rockets! Grade 2+
2:30 to 3:00 Skyline Creations Art Activity Grade 1 to 5
3:00 to 3:30 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
3:00 to 3:30 Telescopes See them and try them out if Everyone Welcome!
it is sunny!
Check-in: We ask that all students/families check-in at the beginning of the day so we can record attendance and
let you know what is going on throughout the day. Homeschool Day check-in will open at 8:30 a.m.
Blog: Please check out our blog (http://TWSHomeschoolDays.blogspot.com) to view up to date information
about Homeschool Days at the TELUS World of Science – Calgary.
*The free drop-in programs are subject to change. Please check our blog closer to September 28, 2009 to confirm the
schedule. Schedules will be displayed around the building on Homeschool Day.
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Registered, Paid Programs
JANUARY 20, 2010
Grade Workshops Theatre Performances Discovery Dome
Preschool Mini Mighty Minds A Hike Through the Sky In My Backyard
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Kindergarten My Many Coloured Days A Hike Through the Sky In My Backyard
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 1:35 p.m.
Grade 1 1. Symphony in Stone Cryogenic Kitchen Beavers
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
2. Framing a Fairytale
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grade 2 Illustrating my Community 1.Working it Out Tropical Rainforest
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
2. Cryogenic Kitchen
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 3 1. Recipe for Rocks 1. Working it Out Beavers
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
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2. Junior Sound Effect Techs 2. Cryogenic Kitchen
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 4 Solar Car Builders 1. Working it Out Tropical Rainforest
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
2. Cryogenic Kitchen
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 5 Ecstatic for Electricity 1. Working it Out
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2. Cryogenic Kitchen
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 6 Straight Up! Cryogenic Kitchen Tropical Rainforest
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Junior High 1. Rollercoaster Engineers 1.Human Body
Grade 7 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 2. Wild Ocean
12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
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3. Beavers
2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
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Free Drop-in Programs*
JANUARY 20, 2010
Time Activity Description Grade
9:45 to 10:15 Science Demo TBD Everyone Welcome
10:30 to 11:30 Prototype Lab New Exhibit Station Everyone Welcome
10:00 to 11:00 Art Attack Art Activity Grade 1 to 5
11:15 to 11:45 Scope on a Rope Magnification Everyone Welcome
11:30 to 12:00 Theatre Games Fun Drama Games Grade 5 to Junior High
12:00 to 12:30 Marvelous Magnets Sculptures & Magnetic Grades 1 to 3!
Fields
12:15 to 12:45 Paint Wall Paint Exploration Kindergarten to Grade 5
12:30 to 1:00 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
1:15 to 1:45 Science Demo TBD Everyone Welcome
2:00 to 2:30 Critters Biology Demo Kindergarten to Grade 5
2:30 to 3:00 Circuit Board Challenge Circuit Boards! Grade 5+
3:00 to 3:30 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
3:00 to 3:30 Telescopes See them and try it out if it is Everyone Welcome
sunny!
Check-in: We ask that all students/families check-in at the beginning of the day so we can record attendance and
let you know what is going on throughout the day. Homeschool Day check-in will open at 8:30 a.m.
Blog: Please check out our blog (http://TWSHomeschoolDays.blogspot.com) to view up to date information
about Homeschool Days at the TELUS World of Science – Calgary.
*The free drop-in programs are subject to change. Please check our blog closer to January 20, 2010 to confirm the
schedule. Schedules will be displayed around the building on Homeschool Day.
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Registered, Paid Programs
MARCH 23, 2010
Grade Workshops Theatre Performances Discovery Dome Shows
Preschool Mini Mighty Minds Creating Colour with Leonardo In My Backyard
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Kindergarten Bubble Fiesta Creating Colour with Leonardo In My Backyard
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m.
Grade 1 Sense Adventure Creating Colour with Leonardo Beavers
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Grade 2 Magic with Magnets Creating Colour with Leonardo The Living Sea
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.. to 10:40 a.m.
Grade 3 Thrill Ride Builders Beavers
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Grade 4 Shadow Puppet Productions The Problem with Dragons
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Grade 5 Ecstatic 4 Electricity The Problem with Dragons Hurricane on the Bayou
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Grade 6 The Heat is On The Problem with Dragons
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Junior High 1. Light and Optics 1.The Living Sea
Grade 8 10:00 a.m.. to 10:40 a.m.
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2. Beavers
2. Electricity Rules 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Grade 9 3. Hurricane on the Bayou
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 .m. 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
4. Dinosaurs Alive
1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
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Free Drop-in Programs*
MARCH 23, 2010
Time Activity Description Grade
10:00 to 10:30 Science Demo TBD Everyone Welcome!
11:00 to 12:00 Hands-on Activity Art and Science Fun Preschool to Grade 2
11:30 to 12:00 Lines and Designs Art Activity Grade 3 to 5
12:00 to 12:30 Things for Boxes Science Exploration Everyone Welcome!
12:30 to 1:00 Theatre Games Fun Drama Games Grade 5 to Junior High
12:30 to 1:00 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
1:00 to 1:45 Prototype Lab New Exhibit Station TBD
1:15 to 1:45 Paint Wall Paint Exploration Kindergarten to Grade 5
1:00 to 1:30 Live Demo TBD Everyone Welcome!
2:00 to 2:30 Critters Biology Demo Kindergarten to Grade 5
2:30 to 3:00 Airplosion! Air Vacuums, Candles and Grade 4+
Can Crushing!
3:00 to 3:30 G-force Bike Physics Demo Everyone Welcome!
Adult volunteers needed
3:00 to 3:30 Telescopes See them and try them out if Everyone Welcome!
it is sunny!
Check-in: We ask that all students/families check-in at the beginning of the day so we can record attendance and
let you know what is going on throughout the day. Homeschool Day check-in will open at 8:30 a.m.
Blog: Please check out our blog (http://TWSHomeschoolDays.blogspot.com) to view up to date information
about Homeschool Days at the TELUS World of Science – Calgary.
*The free drop-in programs are subject to change. Please check our blog closer to March 23, 2010 to confirm the
schedule. Schedules will be displayed around the building on Homeschool Day.
HOMESCHOOL NEWSLETTE R
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Beauty & Brains Conference
Saturday, October 24/09 trades and technology, and
science research.
Young women aged 12 to
17 are invited to participate This one day event will be a
in the 3rd Annual Beauty & fun-filled opportunity to build
Brains Conference. It is a confidence and connections
day dedicated to inspiring to illuminate a lifetime of
young women and helping possibilities.
them discover career paths
in unique and innovative Admission is Free
professions.
Registration opens
Take part in interactive September 25, 2009.
workshops with successful
local women who have Please phone 403-268-8341
careers in in dynamic and for more information.
interesting fields like
engineering, business,
“I learned that
science is
Chevron Science Olympics
everywhere, on 2009 Theme: Let the spirit of the Olympics must be accompanied by a spon-
structures, in the Energy & the Environment come to life in the 23rd soring parent. There is a
environment, and Annual Chevron Science registration fee of $12.00
many different Dates: Olympics! (includes GST) per team. The fee
places. I learned that must be paid before your team’s
to be the best, you Junior High:
Saturday, November 7/09 Teams of four students spot is confirmed.
have to have a good compete in three unique
team and work Senior High: science challenges Space is limited so register early!
together. There is a Saturday, November 21/09 throughout this day-long
greater chance to event. Two mystery Our Teacher’s Guide has a
succeed if you challenges will be revealed description of day and a summary
challenge yourself.” Registration Deadlines: on the day of the of the planned events. Please
Junior High competition and one check the 2009 Chevron Science
~Junior High Friday, October 23/09 challenge will be given out Olympics Blogs for more details
Participant in advance. This exciting about the event and links to the
Senior High: competition will help Teacher’s Guide and registration
Friday, November 6/09 students learn to think forms.
creatively, work
collaboratively, develop Questions?
problem-solving skills and Email:
meet other science-minded programs@calgaryscience.ca
enthusiasts.
To Register:
Homeschool students are Call: 403-268-8329
encouraged to enter a team.
Each team must consist of
four students (junior high or
senior high) and the team
Junior High Blog: http://2009jrscienceolympics.blogspot.com
Senior High Blog: http://2009srscienceolympics.blogspot.com
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TECHhead Challenge
working piece of technology in a a review of parallel and series
fun day-long competition. The circuits and the use of switches
TECHhead Challenge has and resistors would be
strong curriculum connections beneficial.
and it will help to develop young
minds that are keen to be Homeschool students are
involved in technology driven encouraged to enter a team of
projects. up to four junior high students.
and the team must be
No prior research is necessary accompanied by a sponsoring
but an interest in technology and parent. There is a registration
a desire to understand how fee of $12.00 (includes GST) per
things work is a must! At the team. The fee must be paid
beginning of the day, students before your team’s spot is
will explore circuitry and elec- confirmed. Space is limited so
tronics with an industry expert register early!
Saturday, March 6, 2010 by dismantling VCRs, radios,
speakers, motors and more! Please check the TECHhead
Registration Deadline: Soon after, teams take on a Blog for more details about the
Friday February 19, 2010 mystery technology challenge event and links to the Teacher’s
where they will create a new, Guide and registration forms.
The TELUS World of Science - working piece of technology
Calgary is pleased to offer an designed to solve a fictional Questions?
electrifying event that will give technical problem. Students will Email:
your students a chance to learn also prepare and give a short programs@calgaryscience.ca
about technology in an exciting presentation to explain the
and creative environment. This science behind the device they To Register:
event encourages problem- created. Although previous cir- Call: 403-268-8329
solving, team work and creativity cuitry knowledge is not required,
as students design and build a
TECHhead Blog: http://2010TECHhead.blogspot.com
Preschool Programs-Coming in 2010!
Mini Mighty Minds: Mighty Minds: Mini Mighty Minds:
Parents and Tot program! 3- 4 year olds! Saturday Morning Art Drop-in!
Join us Wednesday or Thursday DID YOU
For 1 to 2 year olds in 2010 for an unparented* pre- Our very successfu Saturday Morn- KNOW…
school class! In this one hour ing Art Drop-in now has a new tiny
Join us Fridays in 2010 for class, children will explore art, twist! Join us every Saturday
In 2010 we
guided preschool activities science and technology in a morning in 2010 for creative Art
throughout the TELUS World of safe, educational and totally activities, specially designed for will be
Science exhibits! We will close wacky environment! preschoolers! offering
off one exhibit per week and preschool
learn together how to engage *parents are welcome to stay in For more information contact programs!
and explore art, science and the class and mingle with other Evelyn Delgado: 403-268-8319
technology. Meet little friends parents!
and connect with other parents evelyn.delgado@calgaryscience.ca
too!
Public Programs
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Saturday Morning Art Drop-in Fish Friday
Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Every Friday is a Fish Friday!
p.m. you can participate in exciting Drop by the Creative Kids Museum for
engaging art activity! Fun for the whole Fishy Art Activities!
family!
History Of Music
Artist in Residence Explore music through the ages in this live
Every month a new Artist moves in the theatre presentation. Meet such characters
Artists Space in the Creative Kids as King George, Mozart and the Beatles!
Museum. Various workshops are available Pick up some interesting musical
in a variety of mediums. Please check our information while you are laughing. You
website for the most up-to-date won’t be able to stop tapping your feet!
information!
http://www.creativekidsmuseum.com/
Feedback from the March Homeschool Day
“I love the
“It is a great place “Programs for all
creative play that
to connect with age groups!”
friends and study
is around every
science in a fun and corner”
different “My kids loved
environment.” “A day just for everything!”
homeschoolers!”
“Great
atmosphere on
homeschool day.
Loved it!
Everything!”
“Great exhibits are
different each time
and there are so
many choices of
classes and shows.”
School Programs Booking Line: 403-268-8311
School Programs Coordinator: 403-268-8329
School Programs Email: programs@calgaryscience.ca
Website: http://www.calgaryscience.ca/educators/homeschoolers
Blog: http://TWSHomeschoolDays.blogspot.com