Programme
A list of currently available courses can be found here: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/eventlist/homescience
The aim of the Young Rutherfords programme is to excite students about science by offering them high-interest science courses. The programme is specifically aimed at home educated students with hands-on activities and experiments that can easily be done at home.
The courses are based on the Australian and New Zealand school science curriculum.
Available levels
The Young Rutherfords programme is offered at three different levels as outlined in the table. Note that the age ranges are intended as a rough guide only. You can choose which level to enrol in.
There are two units on offer each school term at each level.
The following courses will be offered in 2025.
Try a free unit today!
Features of the Young Rutherfords programme:
Interactive lesson units include videos, images, graphs, mind maps, polls, simulations and more.
Accessible 24/7 online – from your laptop, tablet, computer or phone
Narrated texts
Marked by a real person!
High-interest, topical science units written by science journalists and teachers
Interaction with fellow students through discussion boards
Affordable