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The Works Homeschool Day: Disc Drive Dissection

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 10:11am
Date: 
Monday, December 14, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Works

Roll up your sleeves, grab a screwdriver, and explore the guts of a computer disc drive.  Get up close and personal with the amazing science that makes your computer work.

The Works Homeschool Day: Dot Bridges

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 10:05am
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Works

Which shape is the strongest?  The circle?  The square?  Find out which shape engineers couldn't live without by making a bridge that is lightweight yet stable.

The Works Homeschool Day: Invisible Ink

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 10:01am
Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Works

What is thymolphthalein?  It's a chemical with the interesting ability to make words disappear.  Come try it out and discover the science of acids and bases.

The Works Homeschool Day: Ear Harps

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 9:47am
Date: 
Monday, September 21, 2009 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Works

Start your school year off with a twang!  Come to The Works to learn about the science of sound, then use real tools to make your own musical instrument.

Growing a Sunflower House for Your Kids

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Jun 8, 2009 - 10:58am

Instructions for growing a sunflower "playhouse" for toddlers, preschoolers and young elementary aged kids.