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You might want to look at www.mits.org for a source of science activities
linked to the national benchmarks for K-6 students. emily Wade, MITS


At 09:52 PM 11/7/04 -0500, you wrote:

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>Hi Everyone:
>
>I wonder if anyone can give me any info on models for
>programs that offer curricula based science labs and
>target home schoolers.
>
>All the home schooler parents I talk to say that the
>hardest thing for them to provide for their kids is
>the science labs.  Some say they enroll their kids in
>Community College lab classes.  I'm wondering if there
>are any models of museums offering the needed labs in
>a curricula based package?
>
>Specific questions:
>-How is it administered?  Advertised?
>-With what ages does it work (I presume 10-12 grade
>chemistry, physics and bio labs are the most needed).
>-Do parents pick-n-choose, or buy the whole package?
>-Do parents participate in the lab with the kids?
>-Do you have labs in your own facility, or work in
>collaboration with local colleges or schools.
>
>Thanks in advance for your comments!
>diane h peapus
>
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