About this Event
Homeschool: Winter/Spring 2026 - "Introduction to Branches of Science"
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the different branches of science and what they actually do? This year, we are going to take a deep-dive into common branches of life and physical sciences. Spend the first five weeks learning about different physical sciences: what chemistry tells us about the atmosphere around us, how meteorology can explain weather patterns, and why physics can explain the world! Then we will spend the last two weeks learning about different life sciences: how agriculture and food science is used in real life, and why botanists choose to study plants! Each class will include engaging hands-on labs, lessons and activities that align with the NGS Standards.
Wk 1 Meteorology: January 14th 2:00-4:00pm
Everything is connected. Learn how meteorology explains some of the biggest atmospheric questions about life: climate impacts, weather patterns, severe storms, and more!
Wk 2 Oceanography: January 28th 2:00-4:00pm
Where does our water come from, where does it go? Dive into the water cycle! Discover how the oceans circulate, how the greatest waves are produced, and why water is such a great natural resource!
Wk 3 Chemistry: February 11th 2:00-4:00pm
Ignite your passion for discovery and master chemistry. Discover the fundamentals of the universe through chemicals, the central science that explains everything from the air you breathe to the energy in your food.
Wk 4 Physics: February 25th 2:00-4:00pm
Discover the fundamental laws that govern motion, energy, and the cosmos. Use observations and measurements to help explain the basic laws that govern the universe.
Wk 5 Zoology: March 11th, 2:00-4:00pm
Explore zoology to understand the evolutionary history that links all living creatures! Discover how to protect endangered species, the abundance of diversity on life on Earth, and how to preserve biodiversity for future generations.
Wk 6 Agriculture/Food Science: April 1st, 2:00-4:00pm
From the farm field outside, to the produce in your grocery store - where does this come from? Learn about the world of agriculture and food science and how it provides the food and raw materials that humans need to survive.
Wk 7 Botany: April 15th, 2:00-4:00pm
Explore the hidden green world through botany, the study of plants. Discover the essential foundation for all life on Earth, from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Understand the complex biology, genetics, and ecology of the organisms that fuel the world.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main Street, Rockford, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 113.89
