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PopUp SCIENCE include printed materials & limited supplies. Some common household items may be needed as well. 

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PopUp SCIENCE @Home in the Community

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From March 2020-September 2020, we passed out 11,506 PopUp SCIENCE @Home hands-on learning kits by working with community partners. Thank you to Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association for connecting us with organizations and municipalities throughout the Chicago Southland. 

 

Homewood Science Center is a vital resource to the youth & families from:

  • City of Harvey / Restoration Ministries Inc.

  • City of Chicago Heights / Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Center

  • Boys & Girls Club of Ford Heights / Medgar Edgars Primary Academic Center (PreK-4)

  • Chicago House and Social Service Agency

  • Cook County School District 130 / Blue Island

  • Family Development Center of Governors State University

  • General George Patton School District 133 / Riverdale

  • Prairie Hills District 144 / Markham

  • Safari Life Child Care / Lynwood

  • Sauk Village School District 168

  • South Suburban Council / East Hazel Crest

  • Village of Park Forest / Operation Freedom 

  • Village of Homewood / Homewood School District 153

  • Village of Flossmoor / Flossmoor School District 161

#keeplearning
#keeplearning by boosting confidence at home
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#keeplearning by boosting confidence at home

#keeplearning by boosting confidence at home In this episode of #keeplearning, Homewood Science Center shares simple suggestions on how parents can help children build confidence while learning at home. #keeplearning is a video series by Homewood Science Center designed to support families in adapting to the educational shifts caused by Covid-19. #keeplearning features Patty Messersmith, Homewood Science Center's Board of Directors and Senior Educator at Museum of Science and Industry. Patty shares tips and best practices to keep families learning at home. Connect with Homewood Science Center and #keeplearning at www.homewoodsciencecenter.org #keeplearning is sponsored by Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood, Illinois.
#keeplearning by encouraging collaboration
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#keeplearning by encouraging collaboration

#keeplearning by encouraging collaboration Children #keeplearning by working together. Homewood Science Center encourages you to help children respect others’ opinions through collaboration. #keeplearning is a video series by Homewood Science Center designed to support families in adapting to the educational shifts caused by Covid-19. #keeplearning features Patty Messersmith, Homewood Science Center's Board of Directors and Senior Educator at Museum of Science and Industry. Patty shares tips and best practices to keep families learning at home. Connect with Homewood Science Center and #keeplearning at www.homewoodsciencecenter.org #keeplearning is sponsored by Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood, Illinois.
#keeplearning by supporting curiosity
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#keeplearning by supporting curiosity

When children ask questions and follow their interests, they #keeplearning. Even if you don’t know all the answers, Homewood Science Center suggests you search for answers as a family! #keeplearning is a video series by Homewood Science Center designed to support families in adapting to the educational shifts caused by Covid-19. #keeplearning features Patty Messersmith, Homewood Science Center's Board of Directors and Senior Educator at Museum of Science and Industry. Patty shares tips and best practices to keep families learning at home. Connect with Homewood Science Center and #keeplearning at www.homewoodsciencecenter.org #keeplearning is sponsored by Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood, Illinois.
#keeplearning by fostering enthusiasm
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#keeplearning by fostering enthusiasm

#keeplearning by fostering enthusiasm Children have a natural drive to #keeplearning. Sharing your child’s enthusiasm by participating in family programs like PopUp SCIENCE @Home will encourage children to pursue their interests. #keeplearning is a video series by Homewood Science Center designed to support families in adapting to the educational shifts caused by Covid-19. #keeplearning features Patty Messersmith, Homewood Science Center's Board of Directors and Senior Educator at Museum of Science and Industry. Patty shares tips and best practices to keep families learning at home. Connect with Homewood Science Center and #keeplearning at www.homewoodsciencecenter.org #keeplearning is sponsored by Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood, Illinois.
#keeplearning by solving problems
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#keeplearning by solving problems

Giving children the responsibility to solve problems on their own will help them #keeplearning. Hands-on activities like PopUp SCIENCE @Home give children the opportunity to think on their own. #keeplearning is a video series by Homewood Science Center designed to support families in adapting to the educational shifts caused by Covid-19. #keeplearning features Patty Messersmith, Homewood Science Center's Board of Directors and Senior Educator at Museum of Science and Industry. Patty shares tips and best practices to keep families learning at home. Connect with Homewood Science Center and #keeplearning at www.homewoodsciencecenter.org #keeplearning is sponsored by Gloria Jean’s Coffees in Homewood, Illinois.
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