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Program
Cycle:
Structure
and Change
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Fall
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Winter
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Spring
Science Patterns
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
Energy
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
MATHSMART
Summer Science
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Kids'
Programs
HOSO
develops materials based on current research in hand/mind learning
styles and cognitive development. HOSO programs provide an opportunity
for "discovery" experimentation. Materials are selected
and screened for play value and safety as well as science content
consistent with the National Science Education Standards.
| Program
Cycle |
The
HOSO program has developed a three year cycle of activities
so that any child can attend the program from ages four to twelve
without repetition. The themes are Structure
and Change, Science Patterns,
and Energy. Within these yearly
themes, specific topics unrelated to any specific school system's
curriculum are provided for the eight-week sessions fall, winter
and spring. We are continually refining the activities from
the creative input of the staff, adult leaders and children.
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| Age
Groups |
The
four program age/grade levels are: pre-kindergarten, kindergarten-first
grade, second-third grade and fourth-sixth grade.
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| Class
Size |
The
class groups are small to allow full interaction and participation
between adult and students and among the children themselves.
School aged programs are prepared for 11 children plus one set
of materials for the instructor. Pre-K materials are packaged
for a maximum of 20 youngsters guided by two teachers.
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| Take
Home Materials |
The
program provides all of the project materials needed, except
for rulers and scissors. All materials used in the class are
taken home by the children as complete projects or implements
that may be used in replicating "their experiment"
at home.
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| Summer
Programs |
HOSO
also offers Summer Programs
for children in two week sessions. Children experience the pleasure
of exploring and discovering the world around them through carefully
planned activities with take home materials and guided by trained
Adult Leaders.
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| MATHSMART |
MATHSMART
is a math readiness program for four year olds developed under
a grant from The National Science Foundation. The three themes
are Geometry, Number, and Chance.
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