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We developed a format for our homeschool families this year called Family Learning Days.  We offered one day per month through the fall that was designed to promote family learning.  Each month's day had a topic that focused on one aspect of science.  Topics, pricing and format can be seen on our website at http://www.discoverycenter.org/Programs/HomeSchool.htm.  We also included online learning resources.  Attendance was OK--definitely not the overflow capacity we had hoped, however!  One positive outcome was that we expanded the number of middle and high school aged homeschool participants.  I'd be happy to answer any additional questions!

Laurie Duncan
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Education Director
Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO  65806
417-862-9910x701
Visit us on the web at www.discoverycenter.org

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." William Butler Yeats


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From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Skoshi Wise
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 6:14 PM
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Subject: Family Workshops

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Hello,
Does anyone have a successful family workshop program in place?  If so, I
have questions for you:
How much do you charge?  How many people does this include?
Does this price include materials?
What elements are required to make a good program:  Project based? other?
What time of day is best?
How long do they run?

Any insight would be helpful!

Thanks in advance for your responses...

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Skoshi Wise
Director of Education
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
541.482.6767 ext. 26

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