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Arts & Crafts
Iredell Arts Council
The umbrella organization for arts groups in Iredell County,
North Carolina and the conduit for North Carolina Arts Council
Grassroots Funding. We offer information, referrals, event coordination
and general support for art activities in Iredell County.
Astronomy
Morehead
Planetarium and Science Center
We are currently planning some incentives and possible one-day
events during the upcoming school year to encourage homeschooler
participation. UNC-CH, CB #3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, (919)
962-1236
Children's Museums
Iredell Museums,
Inc
Imagine a place of wonder where children can touch, explore and
play ... Imagine a place for children where learning is fun each
day ... 134 Court St. (street address), P.O. Box 223, Statesville,
NC 28687, (704) 872-4773
Discovery Place
Our Discovery Halls and The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome
Theatre offer something fun and educational for everyone
in the family! 301 North Tryon Pl., Charlotte, (800) 935-0553
Greensboro
Children's Museum
Adults go to work every day in a town, and at the Greensboro
Children's Museum, children go to their work in "Our Town",
the realistic theme for the Museum. 220 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401, (336) 574-2898
The Rocky
Mount Children's Museum
Explore science, math and technology. 1610 Gay Street, Rocky
Mount, NC 27804, (919) 972-1167
Health
The Health Adventure
Lesson plans available online before or after trips to this museum.
2 South Pack Square (street address), P.O. Box 180, Asheville,
NC 28802-0180, (704) 254-6373
History
Fort Dobbs
The only North Carolina state historic site associated with the
French and Indian War and the only one located along the official
colonial frontier. 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville, NC 28625
- (704) 873-5866
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
Come on Feb. 13-15, 2008. Our program this year is called "Hearts in Tune" and celebrates the
rich heritage of Moravian Music. Reservations required for this Home School Day. Call 1-800-441-5305 for reservations.
Ticket Price $8.00 adult/child.
Rural Hill Farm
Center of Scottish Heritage, the historic homestead of Major
John and Violet (Wilson) Davidson. Check the Educational section
for learning experiences. 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
- (704) 875-3113
Natural Science
Lazy 5 Ranch
A privately owned exotic animal drive thru park that offers a
3.5 mile safari through the gently sloping pasturelands of Piedmont,
North Carolina. Closed through March 1, 2005. 15100 Hwy 150 East
Mooresville, NC 28115. (704) 663-5100
Natural Science Center
of Greensboro
Entertain your child with educational workshops, science club,
homeschool classes, nature tots, mini museum studies, etc.
4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455, (336) 288-3769
North Carolina
State Museum of Natural Sciences
Science education is an essential part of the Museum's mission.
102 North Salisbury Street (street address), P.O. Box 29555,
Raleigh, NC 27626, (919) 733-7450
Schiele Museum
of Natural History and Planetarium
Exceptional opportunities for families and visitors of all ages
to see the region's rocks and minerals, hills and rivers, plants
and animals with fresh wonder. 1500 East Garrison Boulevard,
Gastonia, NC 28054, (704) 866-6900
Science
Catawba Science
Center
CSC also provides a variety of educational and fun programming
for school groups, children, families, adults, homeschoolers,
preschoolers, scouts and other community groups. 243 3rd Avenue
NE (street address), P.O. Box 2431, Hickory, NC 28603, (828)
322-8169
Imagination Station
Science Museum
Our interactive programs are designed to promote student investigation
into various science concepts. 224 East Nash Street,Wilson, NC
27894 Phone (252) 291-5113.
North Carolina Museum of
Life and Science
Experience how inquiry-based teaching energizes your students
and encourages science discovery. 433 West Murray Avenue (street
address), P.O. Box 15190, Durham, NC 27704, (919) 220-5429
SciWorks, the Science
Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County
Enjoy interactive, hands-on special exhibits and programs in
spacious exhibit halls. 400 West Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem,
(336) 767-6730
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- Recommended books to help you explore
homeschooling
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- North
Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer
by Delorme (Editor)
- Contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer
information on great places to go and things to do.
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- North Carolina Beaches: A Visit to National
Seashores, State Parks, Ferries, Public Beaches, Wildlife Refuges,
Historic Sites, Lighthouses, Boat Ramps and Docks, Museums, and
(North Carolina Beaches)
by Morris Glenn,
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