Home School Series

February 5 & March 5, Thursdays, 2-4 PM

Metea County Park is offering a home school science enrichment program for all school age students in three age groups. Participants in this project must pre-register and prepay by February 13 at 449-3777 or by emailing Karie Harding at kharding@allencountyparks.org (preferred method). We will not accept walk-ins.

The fee for this program is $10.00 per student, $4.00 per adult and includes both month’s sessions, all handouts and equipment. One parent/guardian per family is required to attend. Classes fill up quickly, so reserve your space.

**NOTE: YOUR SPACE WILL NOT BE RESERVED UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID.**

Classes begin promptly at 2:00 PM!

	Beginner (Grades 1-3)	Intermediate (Grades 4-6)	Advanced (Grades 7-12)
Session 1: February 5	Mammals Let’s find out all about those warm, furry residents of our parks and what makes them special. Maximum 15 participants – must be prepaid.	Dissection – Fish The participants in this study will learn about the internal and external anatomy of a perch. All equipment and materials provided EXCEPT gloves. Maximum 10 participants – must be prepaid.	Microscope Study The students will be learning how to use compound microscopes to see tiny things around them. Maximum 10 participants – must be prepaid.
Session 2: March 5	Amphibians They’re slimy, small and change a lot as they grow up. Explore the world of frogs, toads and salamanders.	Dissection – Frog The participants in this study will learn about the internal and external anatomy of a frog. All equipment and materials provided EXCEPT gloves.	Microscope Study Continuation of above-mentioned study.