Last Tuesday David took the day off to spend with Charlie and I. I wanted to do something new and different for school. I decided we should do a Field Trip.
We went to the Fort Worth Museum Science and History. The last time I was here I had my niece and nephew and we wasn’t Homeschooling so we spent all of our time in the Children’s Museum.
David hadn’t been since he was child. I enjoyed seeing how excited Charlie was to show David exhibits he liked and talk to David about things Charlie wanted to learn more about.
We went into the Gift Shop and Charlie saw the Astronaut suits and let me know he always wanted one which I didn’t even know. Now, its on my Christmas Shopping List.
David and Charlie went to check out the Cattle Rustlers Museum while I sat and made notes for upcoming Lessons. Once the was done we ventured on and they found a interactive Dinosaur they could draw on and we had a lot of fun playing with it.
Charlie wanted to go outside and dig for Fossils but it was cold and had been raining so we will come back and bring our lessons on Fossils and Charlie can dig.
At home we can even make our own Garden and hide things for the kids to dig up. Or find rocks for them to trace. Charlie even said we could hunt for Fossils.
Walking through the Museum was displays including Thomas Edison and I asked Charlie what he knew about him and what he would like to learn about him.
Charlie saw a group of students and I let Charlie and David know there was a school and they can’t wait to check for classes for Charlie to take. I reminded Charlie and David to always check the calendar online for Exhibits and Lectures they would like to attend.
David can’t wait to come back and have lunch here and to explore the Museum more with his friends. Knowing this I need to check into the membership plans and join here and the Fort Worth Zoo and we could spend the day doing hands on learning through Field Trips.
Upcoming Lessons/ Unit Studies:
To prepare your lessons or to see other Exhibits check here:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM OR 4:00 – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Ever wonder how horse saddles were personalized or how leather belts had such beautiful texture? Celebrate the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo by creating your own leather key chain! Please note, Stock Show admission is required to access Museum exhibit galleries (including Maker Studio), the Noble Planetarium, Shop Too! and Stars Café from January 17 – February 8. Museum members receive free admission to the Stock Show grounds. Learn more here.
Maker Studio is a pop-up space located in Innovation Studios designed to give guests ages 8 & up an opportunity to engage with our team and have hands-on making experiences. Each month features a new project led by our staff and involving a small group of homeschool students and their educators. It is a great way to explore STEM based experiences in a small setting. The program is included in exhibit admission, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Reserve a one-hour spot online by visiting here and filling out the online reservation form.
ENGINEERS WEEK HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | 1:30 – 4:00 PMThis year’s event will feature creating balloons that flink (neither float or sink), building and testing simple boats, meeting local engineers and learning about their careers and so much more!Check out these helpful educational resources, filled with engineering challenges, activities and lesson plans.Dream Big Educator’s ResourcesDiscoverE ActivitesTry Engineering Resources
TAKE PART IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Join us to experience CURRENT SCIENCE…Saturdays in the Research and Learning Center! Visit here for more details and time.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Bring your homeschool group to the Museum to take part in our educational programming.Learn more here.
Membership is a great way to enhance your Museum experience! Your membership usually pays for itself in two visits!
Enjoy a full year of learning adventures with FREE exhibit admission and guest passes. You will also receive FREE or significantly reduced tickets to the OMNI Theater and Noble Planetarium, discounts throughout the Museum, and invitations to exclusive members-only events and programs throughout the year. Plus, take advantage of reciprocal admission opportunities with the Association of Science and Technology Centers.
With benefits and pricing levels to fit any need, you are sure to find the perfect membership level.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
