State Museum's Homeschool Fridays
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Join us the third Friday of the month for lessons designed specifically for Homeschool students. All programs are free to South Carolina Homeschools unless otherwise noted.
To make a reservation or for more information on programs, email groupvisits@scmuseum.org. Please include the following information in your email:
- Homeschool name
- Name of Homeschool Association
- Home Address, City, State, Zip
- Phone number
- Primary Teacher Name
- Grade Levels
- Number of Students/ Adults
- Program name/time
- Email address
Homeschools must have their association cards or copy of student identification letter each time they visit the museum. Only one Homeschool parent (the primary teacher) is admitted free all others pay $6 each.
SC online public schools (i.e. virtual schools and virtual charter schools) have free general admission for students. Parents/Learning Coaches are $6 each.
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| February 17 (African American History Month) |
| 10:30 a.m. |
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| 1 p.m. |
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| March 16 (Women’s History Month) |
| 10:30 a.m. |
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| 1 p.m. |
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Program Descriptions
African American History in South Carolina from 1600 – 1886
Enslaved Africans brought skills with them that helped convert South Carolina’s economy into one of the wealthiest of the colonies. Museum educator, Kath Hart, takes students on a gallery tour featuring African American life up to the Great Charleston Earthquake of 1886.
(Grades 3-12)
BODY WORLDS Vital ($5 admission per student and chaperone)
(grades 5-12) What makes you tick?
BODY WORLDS Vital reveals the human body from the structural to the cellular level through the ground breaking process of plastination. It shows the inner body through detailed anatomical studies, intricate dissections, and aesthetic compositions.
BODY WORLDS Vital features authentic human bodies and compelling multimedia installations. Before reserving this self-guided program,
learn more here and download the Educator Guide.
Standards: Health (all grades); Science 7-3.3
Great Ladies of Astronomy (Starlab program, $3 per person)
Carolyn Shoemaker has discovered more comets – 32- than any other living astronomer. She has also discovered more than 300 asteroids. Learn about Carolyn and her predecessors in this special Starlab program featuring constellations named after women.
(Grades 3-8)
Human Body Systems
(Grades 1-12) How does the human body work? Students learn about the circulatory, digestive, muscular and nervous systems. How do lifestyles affect our internal organs? This classroom lesson compliments the special exhibit
BODY WORLDS Vital.
Click here to learn more and download the teacher guide.
Standards: Health (all grades); Science 7-3.3
In Search of The South Carolina State Museum
Home school families tour the museum with a museum educator and complete activity sheets. Answering the questions is a fun and interesting way to learn all about South Carolina history.
(Grades 3-8)
Natural History Tour
Earth has not always been the same, as we know it now. Our planet continues to undergo physical changes on land and among its life forms. Students will be introduced to various animals that have lived in South Carolina during this tour of exhibits in our Natural History gallery.
(Grades 1-12)
The Palmetto State at War
Life changed dramatically for most people during the Civil War. Thousands of men went off to war leaving women in charge of running businesses, farms and plantations. Students will equip a “soldier” for war, find out about the burning of Columbia and through first hand accounts identify the impact of the war on South Carolinians.
(Grades 3-8)
The Revolutionary War in South Carolina and the Battle of Cowpens
Students will learn about the causes of the Revolutionary War and the effects of conflict on colonial South Carolina. Home school families will learn about important battles and people while having fun competing in a Revolutionary War Jeopardy game with quiz master, Hilary Brannock.
(grades 3-8)
South Carolina Women During the Revolutionary War
What was life like for women during the Revolutionary War? Revolutionary War expert, Hilary Brannock, reviews the causes of the war and the war’s effect on family life.
(Grades 3-8)
Unearthing History
Students will study and practice methods used by archaeologists to uncover the history of South Carolina. Artifacts from Native American, European and African American cultures are identified. Using scientific methods, students create a report detailing their findings.
(Grades 3-8)
Women Create
South Carolina Abstract Art from 1949-2011: Kathy Hart takes students on a tour of the museum’s new art exhibit which includes some of the finest art of the period. Mrs. Hart compares art created by women to art created by men. Is there a difference? Can you tell? Participate in a lively discussion and learn about art.
(Grades 3-12)
Women in Paleontology
What does a paleontologist do? Meet special guest paleontologist, Christian Cicimurri and learn about her career. Then Christian and her husband Dave who is the museum’s Natural History Curator take students to see some of the museum’s fossils.
(Grades 5-12)
Museum science educator, Claudia Stratmann, surveys the contributions of women in science. Join Claudia in Science Theater for this special Women’s History Month program.
(Grades 3-12)