Online Learning with Intrepid Education

Join an Intrepid Museum Educator each week as we explore history, science, and ingenuity online together. Virtual Homeschool Programs are family friendly and engage all ages, we request that adults participate in the program with their children. Join in via Zoom, programs run 45 minutes - 1 hour. Advance registration for this drop-in online program is required to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when necessary.

Codebreakers! (Ages 8–18) | Thursday, July 9, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will learn about Naval communication by examining artifacts from Intrepid in its time of service. Testing their wits, students will have the opportunity to take a stab at decoding, and will learn to construct their own coded messages! Register here.

Journey to Space! (Ages 5–18) | Tuesday, July 14, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will get a tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home of the space shuttle Enterprise. An educator will discuss the Mercury-Atlas 7 and Gemini III missions that occurred during the Space Race, including Intrepid's role as the primary recovery vessel for both NASA missions. Students will learn about the vacuum of space and why astronauts need spacecraft and spacesuits when they venture into Earth’s orbit and beyond. Register here.

Lunar Landers(Ages 8–18) | Thursday, July 16, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

What might be difficult about landing on the moon? Explore Intrepid’s connection to the Space Race and analyze the result of the engineering design process that made landing on the moon possible.
Materials: Disposable cup, recyclable materials, tape, scissors, two coins or other small objects. Register here.

High Flying Design (Ages 8–18) | Tuesday, July 21, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

Students will discuss the parts of a plane and how nature influences shape and design. Educators will demonstrate the four forces of flight, and students will experiment with these concepts before creating their own simple flying machines. Fundamental concepts such as the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle and aerodynamics will be discussed. Register here.

Flying in Style! (Ages 5–18) | Thursday, July 23, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

There’s more to aircraft than wings and engines. Get up close to the aircraft in our collection to learn how symbols and paint schemes set each airplane apart. Then head back to the classroom to create a family squadron insignia and decorate an airplane. Register here.

Star Stories (Ages 8–18) | Tuesday, July 28, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

For millennia, people have gazed at the night sky and told themselves stories about the pictures they see there. These same stars and constellations also allowed sailors to find their way back to port. Using images of the night sky, stories from different cultures and examples of simple navigation tools, an Intrepid Educator will help participants view their sky in a whole new way. Register here.

What Floats Your Boat (Ages 8–18) | Thursday, July 30, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET)

How exactly does a ship float? Learn about the steps engineers take as they carry out a project such as making a ship large as Intrepid float and create your own floating vessels.. For kids and adults at home. Floats Your Boat Activity
Materials: A sheet of foil, large bowl, and 20 to 40 pennies. Register here.

Stay tuned as we update our selection of virtual learning opportunities!

Programs are delivered via Zoom. Once you register for the program, you will receive detailed instructions on how to join the program via computer or phone. You must register no later than two business days in advance to receive program instructions and materials when applicable.

Our education programs are designed to provide meaningful and engaging experiences that leverage the Museum’s collection—a unique resource in the study of history, science and technology—for students in and out of school, teachers, adults and families. We engage learners of all ages and abilities with the lessons of the past in order to understand the present and envision the future.