Our homeschool labs are designed by scientists and educators to supplement homeschool science curricula through fun, hands-on science experiments and activities.
PLEASE NOTE: We have two classrooms, our main Science Center (suite 5), and our STEM Lab (suite 21, just up the sidewalk). Please make note of where your child's class will meet.
Thursday, October 10th and 17th - 9:30-10:45am
Ages 6-10
During this two-week mini-course, students investigate how simple circuits can be used to make simple robots that vibrate and move through mazes as well as robots that can scribble to make works of art.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$35 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
GIANT PUMPKIN CATAPULTS (2 weeks)
October 10th and October 17th - 11:00am–12:30pm
Ages 11+
During this two-week mini-course, students use engineering and construction skills to design and build a giant catapult large enough to launch a pumpkin! Students use their catapults to collect data and learn methods to analyze the results of their experiments.
Location: STEM Lab (Suite 21) - Roswell
$35 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
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Thursday, October 24 - 9:30-10:45am
Ages 6-10
Kids explore the biology and anatomy of sharks as they investigate shark teeth, learn about dermal denticles that cover their skin, and study the anatomy of a real, preserved spiny dogfish shark.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
PUMPKIN ART AND SCIENCE
Thursday, October 31 - 9:30-10:45am
Ages 6-10
We explore pumpkin guts and the biology of pumpkins, then craft our own chunky pumpkins they can take home.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20(plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
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SPOOKY SCIENCE PARTY
Thursday, October 31 - 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-10
Join us for a spooky science workshop and Halloween treats! Students conduct an experiment with pumpkins, make potions that fizz and bubble, and study the science of spooky slime.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
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MINECRAFT ENGINEERING CHALLENGES (2 weeks)
Monday, November 4 & 11 – 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-8
Using magnetic building blocks, students work together to complete engineering challenges related to a Minecraft theme. Space is limited so register early.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$35 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS (3 weeks)
Thursday, November 7, 14, and 21 - 9:30-10:45am
Ages 6-10
In this mini-course, students have the opportunity to learn from a Master Herpetologist about the amphibians and reptiles of the world. Students get hands on experiences assisting with the animal husbandry of our scaly, resident friends as well as the opportunity to observe and interact with several species of reptiles!
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$45 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
SCIENTIFIC DATA ANALYSIS (3 weeks)
Thursday, November 7, 14, and 21 - 9:30-11:00am
Ages 11+
Students learn the basics of analyzing scientific data, from good experimental design and creating data files in Excel (or other spreadsheet software), to calculating means and creating appropriate tables and figures. Students practice writing lab reports, and learn to create scientific presentations in Powerpoint (or similar software). Students will need a laptop or tablet with spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers, etc.) and presentation creation software (Powerpoint or similar) during class.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$55 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Thursday, November 7 - 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-10
Students learn basic coding concepts through offline coding activities and then have the opportunity to use their new skills to navigate their way out of a maze.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
HERPETOLOGY (reptiles and amphibians) (3 weeks)
Thursday, November 7, 14, and 21 - 11:15am-12:45pm
Ages 11+
In this 3-week mini-course, students learn from a Master Herpetologist about the amphibians and reptiles of the world. Students get hands on experiences assisting with the animal husbandry of our scaly, resident friends as well as the opportunity to observe and interact with several species of reptiles!
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$55 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Thursday, November 21 - 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-10
We know kids love slime, so we use their love to teach them some SCIENCE! We explore the chemistry that makes activator work and learn how some slime will glow in the dark.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
MINECRAFT MATH CHALLENGES (2 weeks)
Monday, December 2 & 9 – 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-8
Students use Minecraft-themed magnetic building blocks work through simple math challenges. Space is limited so register early.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$35 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Thursday, December 5 - 9:30-10:45am
Ages 6-10
In this lab, we study crayfish and learn the characteristics they share with other members of their phylum. Students have the opportunity to dissect a crayfish squid and investigate their internal anatomy.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Thursday, December 5 - 9:30-11:00am
Ages 11-18
Students tudy crayfish and learn the characteristics they share with other members of their phylum. Students have the opportunity to dissect a crayfish squid and investigate their internal anatomy.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$25 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Thursday, December 5 - 11:00am-12:15pm
Ages 6-10
Come join us for some winter science fun! Students investigate the science of ice and snowflakes, crystallize their own ornaments and conduct a fun experiment to learn about arctic animals and their unique old weather adaptations.
Location: Science Center (Suite 5) - Roswell
$20 (plus $0.99 AH fee)
Sibling discount at checkout.
Fall semester: September 9 – December 9, 2024 (Dec 17 for Tuesdays)
Mondays
Backyard Science (ages 6-10) - 9:30am-10:45am
Minecraft STEAM Lab (ages 8-10) - 11:00am-12:15pm
Tuesdays
LEGO Engineering Challenges (ages 6-10) - 9:30am-10:45am
Experiments with Elements (ages 6-10) - 11:00am-12:15pm
Wednesdays
Math in Nature (ages 8-10) - 9:30am-10:45am
Historical Inventions Lab (ages 8-10) - 11:00am-12:15pm
Fall semester: September 9 – December 9, 2024 (Dec 17 for Tuesdays)
Mondays
Middle School Chemistry Labs (ages 11-14) - 9:30am-11:00am
Middle School Minecraft STEAM Labs (ages 11-14) - 11:15am-12:45pm
Tuesdays
Science of Georgia (ages 11-14) - 9:30am-10:45am (1.25 hours)
LEGO Robotics (ages 11-14) - 11:15am-12:45pm
Fall semester: September 9 – December 9, 2024
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