Homeschools
Inspiring the Next Generation of Critical Thinkers
We believe children learn best through experiences that inspire them to ask questions, engage all of their senses, and discover what makes their world work. We offer a variety of high-quality, immersive, engaging science programs for the homeschooling community. Our programs spark passion for science and allow children the opportunity to get up close with their natural world.
CuriOdyssey is an ideal field trip destination. Interactive exhibits, amazing live animals, and high-quality educational programs – all on a personal scale – provide your students with an unforgettable up close science experience.
Our high-quality education programs are offered at CuriOdyssey for the homeschooling community. Programs serve children 5-11 years old.
What We Offer
Homeschool Science Series - NEW!
Looking for a more in-depth and on-going science exploration for your student(s)? CuriOdyssey has developed a series of classes that allows students to truly expand their exploration of a particular science concept and connect their lessons to each other. Each series is comprised of five classes with each class lasting 2.5 hours.
Life Science Series: Delve into the world of animals. Discover the adaptations, defenses, and survivals strategies of animals through examination of biofacts, observation of live animals, and exploration of ecosystems here at Coyote Point Park.
Physical Science Series: Energy, motion, and gravity are just a few of the physical science topics covered in this engaging series. Students will learn by doing as they design, build, and experiment with a variety of contraptions including catapults and cars powered by wind.
CuriOdyssey Members: $245/student/series
Non-members: $295/student/series
Homeschoolers’ Workshops
Want a workshop about animal adaptations, physics of flight, or bridge construction? You can register your homeschooler for one of our engaging science classes. Each program is 50 minutes in length and geared toward a particular age range. Programs are for both the homeschool students and their parent teachers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
CuriOdyssey Members: $17/class
Non-members: $23/class
| Program Name | Science Strands* | Age Range | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ice Investigators
Ice InvestigatorsLearn about solids, liquids, and the properties of water in this “cool” program. Students will investigate frozen water balloons, make salt craters, examine bubbles and tunnels in ice, trace water flow, and view light through ice. Join us for an illuminating transformation of ice into water. Program Length: 50 minutes |
P | I | 5-11 year olds | 9:30-10:20am | ||
Predator & Prey
Predator & PreyFood is the fuel that drives life on earth. Students explore the adaptations of animals that aid in finding their food or prevent them from becoming food. Study animal skulls to determine who are herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores. Meet a live animal and assess the special adaptations that help animals compete for food resources in an ecosystem. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Reptile, raptor, and/or mammal. Program Length: 50 minutes |
L | I | 8-11 year olds | 9:30-10:20am | ||
Fur, Feathers, Scales, or Exoskeletons
Fur, Feathers, Scales, or ExoskeletonsExplore the basic coverings of mammals, birds, reptiles, and arthropods. Students can touch and talk about similarities, differences, and functions of each type of covering, plus see some wonderful live examples of animals that are covered in fur, feathers, scales, or exoskeletons.Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Mammal, bird, reptile, and/or arthropods. Program Length: 50 minutes |
L | I | 5-7 year olds | 10:30-11:20am | ||
Green Energy
Green EnergyHow do wind generators work? How to biologists and engineers work together to create a sustainable future? In this workshop we investigate how electricity is generated and the pros and cons of these methods. We will explore the nuts and bolts of wind power and the environmental concerns posed to bird populations, all while building and testing wind turbine propellers. Program Length: 50 minutes |
L | I | 8-11 year olds | 10:30-11:20am | ||
| Program Name | Science Strands* | Age Range | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal Eggsploration
Animal EggsplorationWhich came first, the chicken or the egg? Which animals, other than birds, use egg laying as a reproductive strategy? This interactive class introduces students to egg-laying animals like insects, amphibians, birds, and reptiles. Students will observe and compare live animals and different types of eggs, along with an egg dissection. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: Cockroach, millipede, snake, toad, and/or newt. Program Length: 50 minutes |
L | I | 5-7 year olds | 9:30-10:20am | ||
Build It and Break It!
Build It and Break It!Build a wooden bridge, then test its strength until it collapses. Students will explore gravity, stress, and other forces that engineers have to overcome (or utilize) every time they construct a bridge or building. Let’s learn together as we build and break our very own structures. Program Length: 50 minutes |
P | I | 8-11 year olds | 9:30-10:20am | ||
Forces of Flight
Forces of FlightHow can an airplane fly? This workshop takes students through the exploration of lift, drag, thrust, and gravity - all forces that impact flight. by designing and making their own airplane/glider and testing items that flutter and float, we will learn and observe directly the forces of flight. Program Length: 50 minutes |
P | I | 5-7 year olds | 10:30-11:20am | ||
Birds of Prey
Birds of PreyExplore the captivating world of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Students will investigate the adaptations of these magnificent birds, discover what they eat by dissecting an owl pellet, and test their senses to see how they would handle being a bird of prey. Animal Ambassadors vary and may include: American kestrel, Great horned owl, Red-shouldered hawk, Swainson’s hawk, Screech owl, and/or Turkey vulture. Program Length: 50 minutes |
L | I | 8-11 year olds | 10:30-11:20am | ||
Self-Guided Field Trips
Explore CuriOdyssey at your own pace! Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a group discount. For more information about self-guided field trips, click here.
Still have questions? Please contact our Program Scheduler at Scheduler(at)CuriOdyssey.org or (650) 340-7598.