Homeschool Program

Join us for the 2024–2025 school year as we offer innovative and hands-on school experiences for your children!

Each Homeschool Monday, students will be able to sign up for one hands-on program in a particular lab exploring various science topics, as well as register to watch one live science show in the Discovery Theatre.

English-speaking Homeschool days begin at 10:00am

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE HOMESCHOOL PACKAGE?

• 8 curriculum-based school programs!

• Live science and animal shows in the Discovery Theatre at Science North!

• Epiroc Theatre shows and underground tours at Dynamic Earth!

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SCHEDULE

The schedule will be the same for every homeschool day, except for Dynamic Earth days. On Dynamic Earth days, the hours will be the same, but programming will happen on a rolling basis to accommodate the underground tour.

SCIENCE NORTH SCHEDULE
10:00am	Arrival
10:15am – 11:00am	Live Science Show
11:15am – 12:00pm	School Program
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Lunch
12:30pm – 2:30pm	Free Time

DYNAMIC EARTH SCHEDULE
10:00am	Arrival
10:15am – 11:00am	Epiroc Show
11:15am – 12:00pm	School Program
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Lunch
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Underground Tour
1:30pm – 2:30pm	Free Time

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HOMESCHOOL PRICING

The Homeschool Program is an add-on experience to our Family Membership. *

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• UNLIMITED ACCESS to Science North and Dynamic Earth
• EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY events and newsletter
• SPECIAL DISCOUNTS on regularly priced items at Science North and Dynamic Earth
• ADVANCED NOTICE of upcoming events
• UNLIMITED FREE PARKING at Science North and Dynamic Earth
• 10% OFF ADMISSION to NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks
• 10% OFF REGISTRATION to ALL Camps programs (Summer Camps, PA Days, etc.)
• 10% OFF Sudbury Wolves and Sudbury Five tickets AND YES Theatre tickets AND Kivi Park day passes!
• 50% OFF admission tickets for up to four (4) accompanying guests per visit at Science North and Dynamic Earth
• EARLY BIRD renewal bonus

* The Northern Family Membership is available for families who live outside of the City of Greater Sudbury

LEARN MORE / PURCHASE HERE

MEMBER PRICING

Member families may purchase a Homeschool Package for $45 per student plus applicable taxes. A discount of 5% per additional student will be applied (for a discount of up to 15%).

NON-MEMBER PRICING

If you do not wish to be a Science North member, the non-member Homeschool Package is available for a discounted price.

Non-member families may choose to purchase a Homeschool Package for $80 per student plus applicable taxes. A discount of 5% per additional student will be applied (for a discount of up to 15%).

The non-member Homeschool Package includes admission for eight (8) specialized programming days, as well as one (1) general visit day * per month, starting September 16^th, 2024 through to May 26^th, 2025 (excluding January).

Additionally, individual days can be purchased for $11 / student, plus applicable taxes.

* General visit days are weekdays (Monday–Friday) and do not include holidays or special events

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HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR HOMESCHOOL PACKAGE

• A package is available for each grade range. If you are purchasing multiple grades, please add all packages to your cart so the discount will be applied. Even though the packages are accessed from different links, they will be added into the same cart. Do not purchase them separately or the discount will not be applied.
• To purchase a member package, please login with your Family Member credentials. You can verify your login information by calling the front desk at 705-522-3701.
• To purchase a non-member package, you will need to register for our online purchasing system by creating an account. If you may already have an account with us, please call the front desk to verify at 705-522-3701.
• There is no need to register for individual days when purchasing a package – this is a one-stop shop!
• Tickets will be emailed to the address provided. Your tickets will be scanned upon entering the science center each Homeschool Monday.

SCIENCE NORTH / DYNAMIC EARTH

KINDERGARTEN PACKAGE

GRADES 1 TO 3 PACKAGE

GRADES 4 TO 6 PACKAGE

GRADES 7 TO 9 PACKAGE

Please email schoolvisit [at] sciencenorth.ca (schoolvisit[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca) if you have any questions.

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CANCELLATIONS

• Programs will run as scheduled with no minimum requirement for attendance.
• Students must be present at the start time of the program to be able to participate.* Late arrivals will not be admitted to the program.
• Students must be in the grade range specified for the program and be registered in the program to participate. Students that do not meet the grade level or are not registered will not be admitted to the program.
• You may cancel your visit at any time by e-mailing schoolvisit [at] sciencenorth.ca (schoolvisit[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca). Otherwise, we will expect your group on the date booked.

* Once this is done, the group will present itself at the program location at least five (5) minutes before the program is set to begin.

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COMMUNICATION WITH SCIENCE NORTH

• All bookings must be made online.
• Any communication (whether to an individual Sales Agent or to the overall group) must be e-mailed to schoolvisit [at] sciencenorth.ca (schoolvisit[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca), never to any personal Science North e-mail.

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SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 16^TH — SCIENCE NORTH

• Science North Welcome and Orientation Day!

  • Science Show: Coolest Show Ever

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OCTOBER 21^ST — SCIENCE NORTH

• Science Show: Air on the Side of Caution

KINDERGARTEN: Exploring Earth's Treasures

• Introduce your class to our amazing Earth and its treasures! Learn about our Nature Exchange program, how to collect sustainably, what items can be easily collected in Northern Ontario, and how to trade those items here at Science North!

GRADE 1 to 3: Bee Bots

• Students will learn how honey bees communicate with the waggle dance while programming a robotic honey bee. Students will also learn about the honey bee life cycle and how they change over their life span.

GRADE 4 to 6: Human Organ Systems

• The immune system is a complex and fascinating system that defends our bodies against pathogens. Students will learn and examine some of the organs of the immune system and discover how it works together with vaccines to protect us against germs.

GRADE 7 to 9: Weather and Climate

• What makes the weather? How is our climate changing? What can we do about it? In this program, students will conduct experiments to understand the effects of heat and water systems on Earth's climate and weather patterns while exploring some BIG questions!

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NOVEMBER 18^TH — SCIENCE NORTH

• Live Science Show: The Chemistry Show

KINDERGARTEN: Dancing with the Seasons

• Students explore the seasons and the months through dance and a traditional Anishinabek lens. Seasonal Anishinabek experiences are shared and students are invited to share their own seasonal activities. Students contribute and learn dances to help them remember the order of the seasons and months. They will use models of the Earth and Sun to learn where our light and warmth comes from.

GRADE 1 to 3: Toying with Science

• Your students will discover the terms 'work' and 'load' as they look at the basic principles of simple machines. They will experience a multitude of mechanical devices that have changed the way we play.

GRADE 4 to 6: Incredible Insects

• Camouflaged moths, almost-microscopic wasps, and huge Hercules beetles; there's so much biodiversity in the world of insects! In this program, students will learn how insects adapt to their ecosystems, meet live-insects, and "build your own bug"!

GRADE 7 to 9: Neuroscience

• Are we getting on your nerves? Students will explore the nervous system by examining a preserved brain and evaluating their own nervous systems through a series of tests, including two-point discrimination, reaction time and reflexes. Students will also be able to see an experiment where the action potential of one individual will be used to control another person’s arm!

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JANUARY 20^Th — SCIENCE NORTH

• Science Show: Rockets

KINDERGARTEN: We are Animals

• In this interactive program, students will learn about different groups of animals. They will meet an animal ambassador and participate in interesting experiments to discover what kind of animals humans are. Can your students solve the mystery?

GRADES 1 to 3: Pixel Art

• What is a pixel? How do we use them in everyday life? In this workshop, students will learn about how digital screens work, and make some pixel art of their own.

GRADES 4 to 6: Extreme Animals

• Ever wonder how living things can survive in extreme environments? Shrink into the microscopic world of tardigrades, survive harsh deserts, and dive to the depths of the ocean to find life in complete darkness. Students will meet some living creatures and even compete to build the tallest tubeworm in this brand new program.

GRADES 7 to 9: Spaced Out

• Through engaging hands-on activities, students will explore the Big Bang theory and its implications on the structure and evolution of the universe, along with the characteristics and properties of the celestial objects visible in the night sky.

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FEBRUARY 24^Th — SCIENCE NORTH

• Live Science Show: All Fired Up

KINDERGARTEN: Mix it Up!

• In a series of hands-on activities, students will use scientific tools and methods to investigate the properties and interactions of various solids and liquids.

GRADES 1 to 3: Food Science

• Students will use refractometers and scales to analyze the sugar content of different beverages. Additionally, using balances, students will compare the nutritional profiles of various foods, gaining deeper insights into the science behind making healthy food choices.

GRADES 4 to 6: Predator or Prey

• Can you tell the difference between a predator or prey by looking at a skull? In this hands-on program students will learn about the adaptations that predators and prey have, and how they are interconnected.

GRADES 7 to 9: Mirror Mirror

• Time to reflect on mirrors and how they work. Students have the opportunity to investigate properties of light and geometric optics. In this program, students explore their powers of critical thinking through a series of inquiry-based challenges.

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MARCH 17^Th — DYNAMIC EARTH

• Epiroc Show

KINDERGARTEN: Meet the Ozobots

• Automation and robotics are at the forefront of new mining techniques. Your students will be introduced to coding and robotics using Ozobots. They will help students trace shapes and designs, and inspire learning through hands-on activities!

GRADES 1 to 3: Flowing Through Your Water Cycle

• What happens when it rains? Where does the water go? From forming clouds to falling rain, students will explore the water cycle and learn how important water is to plants, animals and Turtle Island.

GRADES 4 to 6: Mineral Detectives

• Solve the mysteries of mineral identification! Minerals are used in our everyday products, from electronics to table salt. Students will learn the characteristics that make these minerals so useful and how to identify our most common minerals.

GRADES 7 to 9: Sudbury's Green Story

• Celebrate Sudbury's regreening story! In this program, students dive into our city’s story, including its unique geology and how we evolved into a cleaner and greener mining community. Learn about the meteor impact, the eventual mining influence on the landscape, and the regreening efforts to restore our natural environment. Venture out on Dynamic Earth's property to take in unique sights and geological features (weather permitting).

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APRIL 28^TH — SCIENCE NORTH

• Live Science Show: Energy

KINDERGARTEN: Shape Up!

• Shapes are the building blocks of the world around us. This program offers students the chance to investigate and compare two-dimensional shapes using hands-on tools and technology. They will experiment with these shapes, while identifying and creating colourful patterns.

GRADES 1 to 3: Organs Galore, Oh My!

• Young participants will discover and touch a variety of organs to learn about their form and function.  Parents and guardians are welcomed to join in the fun.

GRADES 4 to 6: Making with Microcontrollers

• Tinker with code and find out how electronic gadgets work! Students will learn the basics of block-based programming with Micro:bit, including the use of variables, conditions, randomization and loops.

GRADES 7 to 9: Climate Experiments

• What determines our climate and how it changes? Students investigate natural and human factors that influence our climate and climate change, including the greenhouse effect and heat transfer through air and water.

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MAY 26^TH — DYNAMIC EARTH

• Epiroc Show
• Special Activity: Underground Tour

 

KINDERGARTEN: Robot Miners Unearthed

• Robots can be found In our homes, in our schools, and in our mines! In this program, students will learn the basics of coding with a Code a Bluecoat activity before trying their hand at coding the Makeblock Ultimate, a 6 wheeled robot with a controllable claw!

GRADES 1 to 3: Ultimate Structures

• Buildings and structures need to stand up to forces and loads we might not think about every day. Students will learn about different forces and get to design and build their own structure which will be put to the test against different natural forces such as earthquakes and strong winds.

GRADES 4 to 6: Power Up!

• From cooling off in the summer to staying warm in the winter, and everything in between, we rely heavily on energy. Through live demonstrations and hands-on activities, students will learn about how different sources of energy such as solar, wind, natural gas, and thermal energy are harnessed and used in our day-to-day lives.

GRADES 7 to 9: Mine Systems

• Hundreds of different systems work together in mines to output various mineral resources. Ore collection, transportation, and seperating ore from waste rock will set the stage for students to learn about the five main features of a system and their efficiencies.