Homeschool Day - MicroScience

The Oregon Sea Grant Marine Education Program will be hosting several exciting, hands-on homeschool programs at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon this Fall - "Solid Science" and "MicroScience". Each program includes two date options and age-specific tracks. Family-friendly tracks will be for participants with predominantly younger children (ages 4 to 10) and mixed aged children (ages 8 to 12) and parents and children participate in classes as a family unit. Students that are 12 to 18 years may participate in the students only (drop-off) track where adult supervision is not required.

Important note: the target grade levels for each "family friendly" track are suggested; therefore, all participants do not need to fall within the target age range. We recommend assessing your student learning levels and choosing the track that best fits your family’s needs. Educators will tailor the content to meet participants’ educational needs, with parents providing additional support for children outside the target grades. Participants in the students only track must fall within the 12 to 18 age range. Please review all logistics and registration tips below prior to submitting your registration. We look forward to hosting you and your family this spring!

MicroScience:

Magnify the microscopic world and discover the secrets of plankton, complexities of beach sand, and the beauty of marine animals and plants commonly found in tidepools. Students will use several magnification tools including microscopes and eye loups, and learn fun laboratory techniques, such as making wet mount slides. Get excited as we learn how these tiny gems are of larger-scale importance. Important: MICRO and MESO tracks are family-focused and families register and learn together. The MACRO track is our students only track for participants 12-18 years.

Learn more: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center/marine-education/homeschool