Orlando Science Center hosts themed homeschool days for Grades K–8 each month during the academic year, September through May.
Each course includes:
- Standards-based Discovery Lab
- Guided exhibit experiences led by an Orlando Science Center Educator
- Large format educational films
- Work samples for your student’s homeschool portfolio
To learn more about the homeschool program, please contact the Reservations Department at 407.514.2112 or email classes@osc.org.
Students 12 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
2023-2024 Homeschool Schedule
February 5, 2024 – Aerospace Engineering
Grades K-2: Space Explorers
Are you ready to solve the problem of the future? Work with a team of fellow aerospace engineers to see if you can design and create a protype ship, capable of helping aid in the removal of pesky space junk!
Grades 3-5: Exploring Mars
Are we ready to live on Mars? Is Mars ready to be our home? Combine your knowledge about space, earth science, and engineering to learn how NASA scientists study Mars and other planets. Students will learn about the characteristics of the inner and outer planets, solar energy, aerospace engineering, and astrobiology to solve this real-world puzzle.
Grades 6-8: Destination STEM: Egg Drop
Scientists and engineers designed the Mars Rover to fall from the planet’s orbit safely to its surface. Can you design and build a rover package for an egg that will survive Earth's gravitational pull?
March 4, 2024 – Environmental Science
Grades K-2: Forces of Nature
Our planet is constantly changing as a result of the many forces of nature. You will discover how the Sun affects these forces. Delve into a vicious volcano, explore erosion, and engineer wind-powered objects.
Grades 3-5: Hurricane Hazards: Protect this House!
Florida is subject to seasonal hurricanes that threaten to upend our daily lives. Work together to engineer solutions, preventions, and/or other responses to reduce the hazards posed by these strong storms.
Grades 6-8: Environmental Survey
Help conservationists reintroduce native species to their habitat by coding a robot to survey the land.
April 1, 2024 – Renewable Energy
Grades K-2: Mini Builders
Can we build it? Yes, we can! Put your creativity to the test as you engineer a windmill and a sail to power a car using the renewable energy source of wind. Help create a cleaner and greener future!
Grades 3-5: Solar Fair Ride Challenge
Orlando is known for its rides and sunny weather. In this challenge you can learn all about renewable energy before putting your knowledge to the test and engineering a fair ride that runs on solar power!
Grades 6-8: Wind Turbines
Ever wanted to harness the power of the elements around you? In this challenge, you'll be able to explore renewable energy before becoming an environmental engineer. Your goal? Create a turbine that can transform wind into energy that can power a light bulb!
May 6, 2024 – Chemistry
Grades K-2: Curious Chemist
Are you curious about chemistry? Discover a new world that's all around you as we experiment and learn all about matter and reactions!
Grades 3-5: Rockin’ Reactions
Discover the rockin’ world of chemical reactions! From common baking soda to the not so common phenol red, we’ll explore the properties of various chemicals and compounds in order to see how they react with one another.
Grades 6-8: Chemistry Quest
Are you intrigued by the mysteries of chemistry? Embark on a quest for answers as you design and create an experiment to identify properties of unidentified chemicals.
Hours & Pricing
The homeschool program runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grades K-5
Student & Caregiver Pair (Member) – $38
Student & Caregiver Pair (General Public) – $42
Additional Student – $19
Additional Adult – $19
Grades 6-8
Student Only (Member) – $21
Student Only (General Public) – $25
Student & Caregiver Pair (Member) – $44
Student & Caregiver Pair (General Public) – $49