THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR STEAM AT MOSI

There’s Always time for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics)

by Janet White, Director of Education, photos provided by MOSI

Do your kids dream of being astronauts, engineers or chemists? Do they love to get messy and experiment? The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is full of fun, hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) activities for all ages. Whether you want to come in person for programs, experience them digitally or check out ideas that you can use at home, MOSI is ready to go full STEAM ahead! Children are naturally curious and MOSI offers many ways to engage and foster that curiosity.

Due to COVID-19, MOSI has pivoted to provide safe interactions with our guests in a variety of ways. Check out some of our programs and see what works best for your family, either in-person or virtually. All in-person MOSI programs follow CDC guidelines to keep campers and staff safe.

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS:

SCHOOL’S OUT, MOSI’S IN CAMPS

MOSI’s school break camps bring STEAM alive through hands-on experiments and building projects. From coding robots to launching rockets, check out our camps offered over Thanksgiving break, winter break and spring break.

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Enhance your homeschool curriculum with MOSI as your child engages through hands-on, inquiry-based programs. Each monthly theme encourages children to participate in experiments, group activities, problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking.

MINECRAFT MANIA SATURDAYS

Join us for Minecraft Mania Saturdays and play on custom-designed worlds and scenarios found only at MOSI. Each week will feature a new adventure where you will learn useful tips and tricks.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Let the MOSI in MOTION mobile science lab bring field trips to you. Immerse your learners in STEAM through hands-on workshops that fit right into your daily schedule and curriculum. Chemistry, rocketry, geology, human body, robots and weather are just a few of the programs that can be directly correlated to the standards you teach.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

Check out our monthly family workshops to build and experiment as a team! Build rockets, create your own invention in our maker space or explore the great outdoors in our backwoods. Each workshop is designed to encourage parent/child interaction.

SKYWATCH

During this free monthly event for the whole family, come look through our telescopes into the night sky and chat with our MOSI astronomers about what you are seeing.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS:

VIRTUAL OUTREACH

Not able to take a trip to MOSI? Let MOSI come to you... virtually! MOSI is offering live, interactive, virtual STEAM programs led by fun and engaging MOSI educators via Zoom. Topics include forensic science, health and space.

VIRTUAL SCOUT PROGRAMS

Looking for ways to earn badges in STEAM topics like robotics, movie making or mechanical engineering? MOSI offers those and so many more. All workshops are led by experienced, knowledgeable and engaging counselors.

MOSI-IN-A-BOX

MOSI-in-a-Box is packed to the brim with hands-on, minds-on STEAM activities that you facilitate when you want, where you want and how you want. Borrow, use and return— we take care of the rest! MOSI-in-a-Box includes four to six themed activities per box, a fresh supply of consumable materials, cleaning supplies to sanitize equipment between uses and training guides and background information for facilitators.

Whether you choose in person or virtual experiences, MOSI’s hands-on activities will encourage your child to actively observe, ask questions, touch, smell, build and experiment. Hands-on, inquiry-based science helps children learn strategies that will help them solve complex challenges in the future.

Your Guide Tampa BayArea Schools to:

The Tampa Bay area is lucky to have such a wealth of incredible private, charter and magnet education options making it easy to find the perfect school for your child.

ACADEMY AT THE LAKES

2331 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes 34639 813-909-7919; academyatthelakes.org

Academy at the Lakes is an independent, non-denominational college preparatory school located in Land O'Lakes. Offering grades PreK3-12, Academy is a learning community of shared values dedicated to the success of each individual. Academy at the Lakes celebrates the love of learning and the joy in the journey. ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES

3319 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa 33629 813-839-5371; holynamestpa.org

The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives. Our innovative approach to curriculum integrates technology, encourages artistic expression and actively engages students in exploration and inquiry. ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY

501 Park St. N., St. Petersburg 33710 727-384-5500; farragut.org

Admiral Farragut Academy is a co-ed, private PreK-12 school that offers boarding for grades 8-12. Farragut offers more than just an education—it’s an experience, a journey, a launch point for life. The student body represents an average of 32 countries and 17 U.S. states. Signature programs include aviation, marine science, scuba, sailing, engineering, NJROTC and leadership. Summer day and boarding camps also offered. Discover what only Farragut students can experience. ALEGRIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

5995 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., St. Petersburg 33705 727-310-8243; alegriamontessori.com

Alegria Montessori School is an authentic Montessori program that creates a rich learning environment and supports individual development. We are also a bilingual program, with students receiving Spanish instruction throughout the week from native Spanish speakers. We offer a true Montessori education through middle school. Come discover the joy of Montessori. BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

3909 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa 33611 813-839-4297; bayshorechristianschool.org

Bayshore Christian School is a college preparatory, accredited, non-denominational Christian school serving students 2 years old through 12th grade. Founded in 1971, Bayshore Christian School is located on 10 acres in residential South Tampa. BCS provides athletics and fine arts opportunities in addition to a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum. BELL CREEK ACADEMY

13221 Boyette Road, Riverview 33569 813-793-6075; bellcreekacademy.com

A tuition-free public charter school proudly serving grades 6-12, Bell Creek provides a well-rounded college preparatory education. The challenging and rigorous curriculum includes a special concentration on math and science, a technology-rich atmosphere and a focus on character development. We are an “A” rated Florida School of Excellence offering the Cambridge Program for Advanced Studies and an award-winning athletic program and are Cognia accredited. Enrollment: 475 Class-size: 7 Grades: PreK3-12 Tuition: $12,300-

$25,250 Enrollment: 970 Class-size: varies by division. Grades: PreK-8 Coed, 9-12 All Girls Tuition: $13,000 (PreK)

to $20,730 (High School) Enrollment: 500 Class-size: 17:1 Grades: PreK-12 Tuition: $13,000$50,000

Enrollment: 140 Class-size: Small class sizes in elementary and middle school Grades: age 1 to grade 8 Tuition: Varies depend-

ing on age Enrollment: 250 Class-size: 10 Grades: K2-12

Tuition: $8,860-$10,800 Grades: 6-12 Tuition: FREE

BERKELEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL

4811 Kelly Road, Tampa 33615 813-885-1673; berkeleyprep.org

In Berkeley Preparatory School’s safe, nurturing environment, inspiring teaching, engaged parents and alumni and incomparable facilities come together on a beautiful campus. Our broad curricular and extracurricular program serves a diverse community of learners who relish a supportive culture, the school’s Episcopal identity, its ongoing commitment to continual self-improvement and a deeply authentic dedication to making a positive difference in the world.

BISHOP MCLAUGHLIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill 34610 727-857-2600; bmchs.com

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School provides a Christ-centered education that nurtures the development of the whole person. Bishop has a 100% graduation rate and a 100% college-acceptance rate. We are the number one college-prep, private high school in Pasco County as ranked by Niche. com and offer a wide variety of class options, sports and extracurricular activities. CALVARY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

110 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater 33759 727-449-2247; cchs.us

Calvary offers an advanced college preparatory education in an environment where students are taught a Christian worldview with the Word of God being integrated into each subject. Calvary also offers many extra-curricular activities for your child including athletics, fine arts, SGA, clubs and leadership opportunities. CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

6101 N. Habana Ave., Tampa 33614 813-872-6744; ccslancers.com

Cambridge Christian is a college preparatory, Christian outreach school serving students 3 months through 12th grade. We are an award-winning, National Blue Ribbon 2020 school. Our goal is to partner with parents and the local church in the education of your children. This partnership provides a strong foundation for college and life. Visit us today! CANTERBURY SCHOOL OF FLORIDA

990 62nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg 33702 727-521-5903; canterburyflorida.org

Canterbury School of Florida is a private, co-ed, college preparatory school on two campuses in Saint Petersburg serving ages 3 through grade 12. Founded in 1968, Canterbury School of Florida educates and nurtures the whole child in mind, body and spirit in preparation for college and an honorable life as a responsible steward of our world. CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL

Bearss Avenue Campus | 1515 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa 33613 Early Childhood Campus | 12606 Casey Road, Tampa 33618 813-920-2288; carrollwooddayschool.org

Carrollwood Day School is a world class co-ed IB school in Tampa for college-bound students age 2 through 12th grade. CDS fosters the development of the entire student not only in academics, but also ethically, emotionally and through social experience. Our goal is to help students discover and develop their own talents and interests and use these to better the world and themselves. CENTER ACADEMY

727-541-5716; centeracademy.com

Founded in 1968 and AdvancED accredited, Center Academy provides a small, safe setting to help students to focus, organize and learn. We work with students in grades 4-12 with ADHD and learning differences and accept McKay, Gardiner and Tax Credit Scholarships. Dual enrolment and summer programs are available. Enrollment: 1,386 Class-size: 20 Grades: PreK-12 Tuition: $18,370-$27,750

Enrollment: 350 Class-size: 20 Grades: 9-12

Tuition: $13,595 Enrollment: 675 Class-size: 13:1 Grades: 9-12

Tuition: $13,800 + fees Enrollment: 690 Class-size: 17 Grades: 3 months through grade 12

Tuition: $8,000-$16,000 Enrollment: 350 Class-size: 12 Grades: PreK3-12 Tuition: $6,000-

6710 86th Ave. N., Pinellas Park 33782

$22,000 Enrollment: 1,008 Class-size: Varies Grades: Age 2 to grade 12 Tuition: $6,500$24,000

Enrollment: 90 Class-size: 18 Grades: 4-12 Tuition: $12,680-$15,180

CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH & SCIENCE

1029 E. Twiggs St., Tampa 33602 813-579-9649; channelsideacademy.com

Students at this tuition-free, public charter school receive a well-rounded college preparatory education. The challenging and rigorous curriculum includes a special concentration on math and science, a technology-rich atmosphere and a focus on character development preparing students for their secondary education and beyond. Offerings include the Cambridge program for Advanced Studies, Edvantage before and after school program, Tampa Bay’s Grasses in Classes Program and Cognia accreditation.

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL

3809 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa 33629 813-876-8770; cks-school.org

Christ the King Catholic School offers an academically challenging PreK4 through 8th grade curriculum in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Our outstanding faculty, joyful campus and enriching academics provide students with a strong foundation of skills, compassion and confidence to excel at the area’s leading high schools. COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Toddler & Primary Campus, 4930 Webb Road, Tampa 33615; 813-886-2050 Elementary & Middle Campus, 8411 Civic Road, Tampa 33615; 813-886-3969 communitymontessori.org

Community Montessori School provides a prepared environment that responds to the developmental needs of the child and cultivates the unique potential of each individual by adhering to Montessori principles. CMS is a warm, secure community with a high expectation for the quality of thought, work and mastery of content and skill. CORBETT PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF IDS

12015 Orange Grove Drive, Tampa 33618 813-961-3087; corbettprep.com

Founded 52 years ago, Corbett Prep offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum for all students. Teachers use research-based strategies to create hands-on learning experiences. Visual and performing arts, team sports and social-emotional learning curriculum align to develop confident, creative, innovative thinkers with character ready to contribute to the world in a meaningful, positive way. COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

1850 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater 33759

Countryside Christian Academy’s mission is to provide excellence in Christian education while instilling Biblical principles in students’ lives that they might impact their society for Christ. Our program is fully accredited and well-balanced, encouraging the development of the whole child: spirit, soul (mind) and body. COVENANT ACADEMY

5495 Pinellas Park Blvd., Pinellas Park 33781 727-542-6294; covenantacademyfl.org

Covenant Academy offers a college preparatory and Christ-centered education in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. We’re the only certified University-Model® school in Florida. Stimulating, character-based teaching is provided three days a week in the classroom paired with two days of home learning. We offer an award-winning art instructor, soccer program and music education by the Patel Conservatory. DOWDELL MIDDLE MAGNET (ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES)

1208 Wishing Well Way, Tampa 33619 813-744-8322; hillsboroughschools.org/dowdell

We bridge passion for the environment with real world learning. Students can take unique environmental and animal science electives. Students learn outdoors with our salt marsh grass nursery and land lab, and experience our hydroponics and aquaponics labs. Education at Dowdell is strengthened by our proud partnership with The Florida Aquarium. Grades: K-8 Tuition: FREE

Enrollment: 507 Class-size: 23 Grades: PreK4-8

Tuition: $8,230-$9,940 Enrollment: 133 Class-size: Average 25 Grades: 18 months-15 years

Tuition: $7,200-$10,700 Enrollment: 514 Class-size: Varies by grade (12-20) Grades: PreK3-8

727-799-1618 ext. 1901; myccacademy.org

Tuition: $12,890-$17,410 Enrollment: 140 Class-size: 1:15 Grades: K5-8

Tuition: $9,000 + fees Enrollment: 54 Class-size: 10 Grades: K-10, Dual enroll at grade 11. Tuition: $4250-$5150

enrollment: 625 Class-size: 22 Grades: 6-8 Tuition: FREE