Homeschool

Come to Miami Seaquarium^® to investigate the amazing world we call home.

There is a homeschool class appropriate for any home-school-aged student from kindergarten through high school. Our homeschool topics features discussions on animals in the ocean, South Florida habitats, endangered species, and conservation. Each homeschool class has a hands-on component which can include labs, animal interactions, dissections, and crafts reflective of the course topic.

2019-2020 Dates & Themes:

Grades 6th-11th: Tuesdays, 10:00am- 12:00pm

• September 3- Crucial Coral Reefs
• October 1- There is no planet B. Let’s talk about climate change!
• November 5- Getting hu-manatee to care
• December 3- Don’t get tide down
• January 7- Treasure Hunter Tales
• February 4- World Wetlands Day
• March 3- Increasing Invasive Species
• March 31- Memorable Marine Mammals

Grades K-5th: Wednesdays, 10:00am- 12:00pm

• September 4- Crucial Coral Reefs
• October 2- There is no planet B. Let’s talk about climate change!
• November 6- Getting hu-manatee to care
• December 4- Don’t get tide down
• January 8- Treasure Hunter Tales
• February 5- World Wetlands Day
• March 4- Increasing Invasive Species
• April 1- Memorable Marine Mammals

Cancellation Policy: If there are less than 5 preregistered students the Monday before class, then we will have to cancel that month’s class. You will be able to choose another month to attend or you will be reimbursed at the end of the school year. Individual missed classes are NONREFUNDABLE. You may transfer to a different week.

Program Restrictions

• Classes are limited to 20 participants with a minimum of 5 participants.
  
• Classes may be canceled the Monday before class if minimum numbers are not met.
  
• The homeschool programs are specifically designed for the specific age groups and may be too basic or advanced to hold the attention of accompanying siblings.
  
• We ask that accompanying older/younger siblings enjoy Miami Seaquarium exhibits with an adult during the program. Park Admission applies.
  

Cost:
$15.00 per child for homeschool class only
$30.00 per child (class & park admission)
One parent can attend class with child at no cost.

Registration and Payment: Please call 305.361.5705 ext. 207 to reserve your spot today!

For students in Kindergarten - 5th grade:

Register Here!

For students in 6th - 11th grade:

Register Here!

ATTENTION MIDDLE & HIGH HOME SCHOOLERS!

Join our MSQ Home School team & the International SeaKeepers Society on an expedition into Biscayne Bay to learn about local algal blooms! During this homeschool class we will board a vessel and join scientists in taking water samples in the bay. Afterwards, join us in the classroom to discuss our fieldwork and continue the learning!

Homeschoolers will:

• Learn methods, procedures and “how to’s” for scientists in the field
• Gain water quality testing skills
• Understand why water testing is done and its importance
• Differentiate between algal blooms that occur in the bay

Date: Friday, December 7th

Time: 9:00 AM

Class will be offered to middle & high school home school students. Cost for expedition is free. Cost for classroom portion is $15. One parent must attend vessel expedition with each child.

To register: Please call (305)361-5705 x526 or email education@msq.cc. Deadline to register is December 1st. Space is limited!