Homeschool Discovery
Homeschool Discovery Days at the Air Zoo!
Homeschool Discovery Days are the perfect addition to any homeschool curriculum. The Air Zoo’s homeschool programs are designed to fulfill both Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Michigan Science Standards with dynamic, hands-on lessons for students. See general information below program listings.
2024-2025 Programs
November 5, 2024 – Aviation
November 5, 2024 – Aviation
Registration Deadline: October 29
(Ages 5-7) High Flying Fun
Young aviators explore the forces of flight, compare the shapes and functions of a bird’s body with an airplane and learn about aircraft construction while making their own take-home flying machines.
Class #1 (1:00PM – 2:00PM) - SOLD OUT
(Ages 8-11) Young Aviators
Students explore the science and history of flight. Young aviators experiment with the four forces of flight and learn how to make their own take-home glider soar!
Class #1 (1:00PM – 2:00PM) - SOLD OUT
(Ages 12-14) Flight School Science
Participants design and build FPG-9 gliders and experiment with the four forces of flight, control surfaces, and Bernoulli’s Principle, in this hands-on experience.
December 3, 2024 – Biology
December 3, 2024 – Biology
Registration Deadline: November 26
(Ages 5-7) Plant Take Apart
Students will dissect fruits and vegetables to learn how leaves, stems, roots and flowers all contribute to the survival of not just plants but all living species!
(Ages 8-11) The Eyes Have It
How does light move through the parts of the eye and get processed by the brain? Investigate the sense of sight in this cow eye dissection class that will make you see the light!
(Ages 12-14) The Eyes Have It
How does light move through the parts of the eye and get processed by the brain? Investigate the sense of sight in this cow eye dissection class that will make you see the light!
February 4, 2025 – Astronomy
February 4, 2025 – Astronomy
Registration Deadline: January 28
(Ages 5-7) Milky Way
The solar system is brought down to Earth as students learn about the planets! Young astronomers act out the movements of the sun, moon, and Earth to describe the patterns of night and day in this out-of-this-world program.
(Ages 8-11) Seeing Stars
Investigate the sun, stars, and the universe in our STARLAB planetarium! Check out the view from above to observe the patterns of the day and night skies before you come back down to Earth.
(Ages 12-14) A View from Orbit
Let the planets and stars come to you in our STARLAB planetarium! Students will examine the reasons for the seasons, moon phases, and eclipses while watching the Sun-Earth-Moon system come to life.
March 4, 2025 – Electricity
March 4, 2025 – Electricity
Registration Deadline: February 25
(Ages 5-7) Magnet Busters
Students experiment with natural magnets, man-made magnets, electromagnets, and a magnetic sensor to investigate and collect data on what types of materials a magnetic field will pass through.
(Ages 8-11) Hot Wired
Students learn the fundamentals of electricity while constructing multiple open and closed circuits, building electromagnets, and relaying messages on a real telegraph.
(Ages 12-14) High Voltage
Students learn the fundamentals of electricity while constructing multiple open and closed circuits, generating electric currents using magnets, and building electric motors.
May 6, 2023 – Physics
May 6, 2025 – Physics
Registration Deadline: April 29
(Ages 5-7) Primary STEAM Engineering Challenge
Based on a story of bridges and using the engineering design process, young engineers will work in teams to test and then re-engineer a bridge to support weight.
(Ages 8-11) Intermediate STEAM Engineering Challenge
After learning what it takes to build a strong structure, young engineers will work in teams to design, build, test and redesign a tower to withstand the forces of nature.
(Ages 12-14) Advanced STEAM Engineering Challenge
Budding engineers explore the history and influence of machines and participate in an innovative engineering design challenge.
General Information: First Tuesday of the month as scheduled (1pm all ages and 2:30pm only 5-7/8-11)
Fees: $15 per participating child (covers admission and program), $12 for participating Air Zoo members
An adult must remain on site during the homeschool program. Discounted admission can be purchased at the ticket counter upon arrival: $8 per adult and non-participating child (5-18). Members and children 4 and under are free.
Registration: Online registration deadline the Tuesday of the week prior to class. Registration is required for participation. Walk-ins on the day of the event cannot register for the program. Must be cancelled at least 3 days prior to event to receive a refund.
Check-in: 12:30pm and 2pm
Class Registration: Visit www.airzoo.org/homeschool for registration instructions. Walk-ins on the day of the event cannot register for the program. Online registration deadline is at 5 pm one week prior to the class.
Class Registration Limits:
Ages 5-7 limited to 24
Ages 8-11 limited to 30
Ages 12 – 14 limited to 30
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Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!
blackeyedsusan2018
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We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!
Rick C