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The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is continuing its series of events for homeschoolers with an all-new educational experience.  Our astronomers and educators have designed age-appropriate (K-2, 3-5,  6-8, and 9-12) modules. The next Homeschool Day at PARI is Friday, April 30, 2010, 10 AM to 2 PM.

April 30, 2010 Session Title:  Observing Earth From Space

Topics include longitude and latitude with Lewis and Clark and Earth Observing satellites.  The curriculum and schedule for the day can be downloaded.

Curriculum and Schedule

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Where: 
PARI is located outside of Rosman, NC approximately a half-hour drive from Brevard.  Directions to campus are available online

Cost:
$20 per student.  No charge for parents/chaperones.  Registrations are non-refundable.

Registration: Registration must be made in advance by completing the Homeschool Day at PARI Registration Form and mailing in the registration fee.  All programs are limited to 25 students exclusive of parents/chaperones.  Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

• Reserve your spot online and pay the registration fee ($20/student) online. The registration fee must be received at PARI before Homeschool Day.
• Download a registration form (pdf) or (MSWord) to mail in with the registration fee ($20/student).

Parents/Chaperones: 
All students must be accompanied by a responsible parent/chaperone.  If you have more than one child in your family/group who are in different grade level groups and will be going to different programs at the same time, you must have a parent/chaperone for the child(ren) going to each program.  Groups must have at least one parent/chaperone for each four students.  Parents are encouraged to attend the sessions with their children, though exceptions can be made for high school age students whose parents/chaperones are with younger students.  Please, do NOT bring children not participating in these programs; please make other arrangements for younger or older siblings.

Lunch: 
Please bring “brown bag” lunches for the lunch break.  No lunch will be served at PARI.  However, soft drinks are available in the Cline Administration Building.  Trash cans will be provided and each family/group is requested clean up its area.

Restrooms: 
Restrooms are available in all buildings where activities occur.

Accessibility: 
All facilities are handicap accessible.

Break: 
Participants are encouraged to attend all the programs for which they are registered.  However, there will be a break area in the cafeteria (Building 29).   All children in the break area must be accompanied by a parent/chaperone as indicated above.

Contact Information:  For additional information about registration, contact Dr. Dave Clavier at e-mail dclavier@pari.edu or telephone 828.862.5554. For additional information about the programs, contact Christi Whitworth at cwhitworth@pari.edu or telephone 828.877.6348.