Spring 2013
The American Museum of Science and Energy invites families to participate in AMSE Homeschool Programs, programs designed specifically with home schoolers’ needs in mind. AMSE educators will lead student through interactive programs on a number of exciting topics. 
2013-Spring-Homeschool-Schedule
Programs for Grades K – 2 ($7 non-members/ $5 members)
- Programs for Grades K – 2 take place at 10:30 am and last approximately one hour.
- Classes are age appropriate and our K – 2 programs are not intended for children under the age of 5 years by Sept. 30, 2012.
1/11/2013 – Forces and Motion
- Activities in this class will make Newton’s three laws come alive! Students will learn about speed, velocity, acceleration; action / reaction; linear and angular momentum; types of energy; the law of conservation of energy and more.
1/25/2013 – Simple machines
- This presentation includes a discussion of energy and the types of energy and provides hands-on experimentation within inclined planes, levers, wheels, springs, and compound machines. Not available at Freels Bend Cabin.
2/8/2013 – Robots
- Learn how Robots are used in industry, the military, space exploration, and other areas. Students will have an opportunity to try their hand at running some simple robots. In the 2-hour class, they will get to use their imagination to make their own “pretend” robots out of household things.
2/22/2013 – My Body and Me
- Students will learn about the different body systems and how to take care of them. Hands-on activities include a life-size intestine, X-Ray photos, listening to body sounds using a stethoscope, and an anatomy puzzle.
3/8/2013 – Our Microscopic World
- An introduction to the importance of microorganisms. A projection microscope and a stereoscope are used, along with student microscopes to provide students with a close-up view of various microscopic organisms..
3/22/2013 – Create a Critter
- Given a scenario of an animal, students will design a “critter” with materials provided making allowances for what it eats, where it lives, how it protects itself, etc., and will explain how each critter has adapted to its environment.
4/5/2013 – Fight and Hovercraft
- Students make and experiment with a different kind of simple paper airplane, make their own simple model hovercraft and witness an air-jet rocket demonstration. Students also learn why real airplanes fly and observe other tricks with moving air.
4/19/2013 – Butterflies
- Students will learn about butterfly anatomy, life cycle, habitats, and monarch migration. Microscopic examination, migration plotting, and a butterfly survival game are among the activities features in this program.
5/10/2013 – Geology Rocks
- Students will learn about the layers of the earth, their composition, depth, temperatures, and their relation to minerals. Activities include testing 9 kinds of minerals & observing 15 kinds of rocks.
5/24/2013 – Trees
- Which trees are used to make baseball bats, pencils, and Popsicle sticks? Learn about the trees of east Tennessee and how they are used in our lives. Students will learn how to measure a tree’s height, and diameter in this outdoor class.
Programs for Grades 3 – 6 ($12 non-members/ $9 members)
- Programs for Grades 3 – 6 take place at 12:30 pm and last approximately two hours.
1/11/2013 – Forces and Motion
- Activities in this class will make Newton’s three laws come alive! Students will learn about speed, velocity, acceleration; action / reaction; linear and angular momentum; types of energy; the law of conservation of energy and more.
1/25/2013 – Simple machines
- This presentation includes a discussion of energy and the types of energy and provides hands-on experimentation within inclined planes, levers, wheels, springs, and compound machines. Not available at Freels Bend Cabin.
2/8/2013 – Robots
- Learn how Robots are used in industry, the military, space exploration, and other areas. Students will have an opportunity to try their hand at running some simple robots. In the 2-hour class, they will get to use their imagination to make their own “pretend” robots out of household things.
2/22/2013 – My Body and Me
- Students will learn about the different body systems and how to take care of them. Hands-on activities include a life-size intestine, X-Ray photos, listening to body sounds using a stethoscope, and an anatomy puzzle.
3/8/2013 – Our Microscopic World
- An introduction to the importance of microorganisms. A projection microscope and a stereoscope are used, along with student microscopes to provide students with a close-up view of various microscopic organisms..
3/22/2013 – Reebops
- Students will learn about genes, genetics, genetic traits and DNA in this program. Pairs of students will get to construct a “baby Reebop” from the traits it inherited from its parents.
4/5/2013 – Fight and Hovercraft
- Students make and experiment with a different kind of simple paper airplane, make their own simple model hovercraft and witness an air-jet rocket demonstration. Students also learn why real airplanes fly and observe other tricks with moving air.
4/19/2013 - Butterflies
- Students will learn about butterfly anatomy, life cycle, habitats, and monarch migration. Microscopic examination, migration plotting, and a butterfly survival game are among the activities features in this program.
5/10/2013 – Geology Rocks
- Students will learn about the layers of the earth, their composition, depth, temperatures, and their relation to minerals. Activities include testing 9 kinds of minerals & observing 15 kinds of rocks.
5/24/2013 – Trees
- Which trees are used to make baseball bats, pencils, and Popsicle sticks? Learn about the trees of east Tennessee and how they are used in our lives. Students will learn how to measure a tree’s height, and diameter in this outdoor class.
AMSE Homeschool Programs Information
- Advance reservations of one week required. No last minute reservation will be accepted.
- Registrations are not confirmed until receipt of payment.
- Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. There is a $10 minimum for credit card purchases.
- All classes take place at AMSE except classes classes denoted by (FB) which take place at Freels Bend Cabin(directions below).
- No refunds will be given to participants not attending on their scheduled date unless reservations are cancelled at least one week in advance.
- AMSE reserves the right to cancel a program in the event that a minimum capacity is not reached. In this event 100% of registration fees will be refunded.
- Program fees include fee for program and admission for one student and one adult into the American Museum of Science and Energy if the program is held at the museum. Any siblings accompanying the student and parent will have to pay regular admission into the museum.
Directions to Freels Bend Cabin
From Knoxville
From I-140 take the Oak Ridge exit onto Pellissippi Parkway. Pellissippi Parkway will become Oak Ridge Highway. Cross the Solway Bridge ( Clinch River ). Take the Bethel Valley Road exit. At the traffic light turn left onto Pump House Road. Veer right at the gate (which will be open) and follow the road along the lake (1.1 miles). To the left you will see a gravel road with a rusty, yellow bar gate. Wait for someone to unlock the gate. If you miss the gate, you will run into Clark Center Park in about a mile.
From Oak Ridge
From Illinois turn onto Scarboro Road. Cross Bethel Valley Road. Scarboro Road becomes Pump House Road. Veer right at the gate (which will be open) and follow the road along the lake (1.1 miles). To the left you will see a gravel road with a yellow bar gate. Wait for someone to unlock the gate. If you miss the gate, you will run into Clark Center Park in about a mile.
