Members and nonmembers may register for these program openings.

To see a complete listing of FRC programs and events through the end of December 2005 please visit our website at www.FRC.info

Please note, we must meet a minimum number of registrations two weeks prior to each program. Please register early.

Register for programs by calling 978-741-7449 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Once we meet a program minimum we will often times have plenty of room for post deadline registrations.

Thank you!

Learn about a variety of concepts in basic marine biology using actual live animals and hands-on activities. During this in-depth tour students work with parents to do the hands-on activities plus age appropriate academic lessons at each of our twelve learning stations.

Advanced Tidepooling/Animal Anatomy An in-depth analysis of rocky shore invertebrates will begin this life science program. Students will first learn how the animals found on the rocky shore are classified. Cross sections of echinoderms (sea stars and urchins), crustaceans (crabs and lobsters), and gastropods (periwinkles and whelks) will offer students a unique glance at the anatomy of these animals and encourage them to learn about the circulation, digestive, and nervous systems of these animals. Read more....

Geological Science After lunch, students will have the opportunity to participate in an in-depth earth science program. Odiorne is the ideal spot to make the study of geology more tangible for your children. This two- hour program begins with a presentation that illustrates rock and mountain formation, the Ice Age and Glaciers, and how the Gulf of Maine was formed. Read more....

Down the Drain Follow a raindrop through the water cycle to learn about watersheds and water conservation. Students will build their own watersheds and participate in water cycle modeling. Read more....

Merrimack Magic What living things can be found in the Merrimack River ecosystem? And how is matter cycled through the system? Using a video-microscope and direct observation of living things, students will explore the concepts of photosynthesis, producers, consumers, and decomposers within a river system. Read more....

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, located at the top of a scenic mountain range south of Boston, is a unique American institution. Founded in 1885 for the study and measurement of the atmosphere, it was the site of many pioneering weather experiments and discoveries. The recently established Science Center expands this mission by enhancing public understanding of atmospheric science.

Participants will tour the Observatory to learn about weather instruments and how observers record and analyze the weather. The morning program will include a special balloon launch activity (weather permitting). Optional afternoon programs include a kite making workshop for children of all ages and a special weather forecasting workshop for students age 12 and up.

FRC field trips are scheduled exclusively for homeschooling students. FRC Members receive discounted rates on admission to these programs.

Visit our website at www.FRC.info to learn more about the new Exploring Our Museums Coupon Book. This brand new resource, valued at $1000, is FREE with FRC Membership and offers the homeschool parent educator FREE admission to more than 100 New England museums and community facilities!

Existing FRC members can receive the coupon book FREE by extending their current membership to 9/1/06.