Homeschool SteAm classes/ Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning Ages 8-11
At Brighten Learning Center, our Project-Based Learning program for ages 8–11 is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Through engaging, hands-on projects, students explore real-world topics while developing critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Rather than simply learning about a topic, students become active participants in the learning process. Each project is centered around a meaningful challenge or goal that encourages students to research, design, create, test, improve, and share their work. Along the way, they build confidence, independence, and perseverance while making connections across multiple subject areas.
Projects may incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, math, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and design, giving students opportunities to explore their interests while developing valuable academic and life skills.
Classes meet once a week on Tuesdays, with two available class times: 9:30 AM–11:30 AM or 12:30 PM–2:30 PM. Each two-hour session provides ample time for students to collaborate, create, and dive deeply into exciting long-term projects.
2026-2027 Project Line-Up
Chain Reaction Challenge
Sept. 15 – Oct. 13 (5 weeks)
$170
Students will work together to create a large-scale chain reaction challenge using ramps, triggers, transfers, and mechanical elements. Along the way, they’ll discover how individual parts contribute to a larger system and learn the value of testing, refining, and improving a design over time.
Forensic Science Lab
Oct. 20 – Nov. 17 (5 weeks)
$170
Students become forensic scientists as they analyze evidence, examine clues, conduct laboratory tests, and use scientific techniques to solve a series of investigations.
Earth’s Greatest Mysteries
Dec. 1 - Jan. 26 (6 weeks)
$180
From hidden caves and glaciers to volcanoes, deep oceans, and Earth’s most fascinating discoveries, students will investigate some of the greatest mysteries and phenomena on our planet.
Sports Science and Game Design
Feb. 2- March 9 (6 weeks)
$200
Students will investigate athletic performance, body systems, reaction time, movement, and what makes activities both fun and challenging. Throughout the unit, students will test ideas, refine games, and design activities for Brighten’s First Annual Homeschool Field Day!
Space Exploration and Green Screen Movie
April 6 - May 18 (7 weeks)
$210
Students will investigate the challenges of space exploration before collaborating to create and premiere an original green screen movie.
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174 S. Lawrence Blvd
Keystone Heights, FL 32656