Science Classes

Class Registration Fees

A one time registration fee is required when signing up for your first class.
Please choose the appropriate fee for your student(s).

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2019 FORENSIC SCIENCE LABS

$80.00

Title: Forensic Science Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Date: July 25

Meeting Day: Thursday

Time: 10am - 3pm (break for lunch from 12-12:45pm)

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $80 (all supplies included)

Materials needed: spiral composition book, calculator, and pen/pencil

Description:  Interested in crime shows? Thinking about a career in forensics? Forensic science is a fun way to combine science concepts you’ve learned with real-life application. In this one-day class, we will look at several topics in forensic science. Students will analyze a mock crime scene with several activities, including blood spatter analysis; lifting and analyzing fingerprints; and hair and fiber analysis. 


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2019 CHEMISTRY LABS

$200.00

Title: Chemistry Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Date: July 9-11

Meeting Day(s): Tuesday - Thursday

Time(s): 10am-3pm (break for lunch from 12-12:45pm)

Grades: 10th - 12th

Cost: $200 (includes all supplies)

Materials needed: lab book (TBD), calculator, and pen/pencil

Description:  This class is designed for students who will take chemistry this year or have already completed the course but did not complete the labs. In this session, students will perform 10-12 experiments typically performed in an introductory chemistry course. For each lab, the concept will be explained, lab completed, and conclusions will be drawn from the experiment. 



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2019 BIOLOGY DISSECTIONS 1

$85.00

Title: Biology Dissections 1

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Date: July 18 

Meeting Day: Thursday

Time(s):  10am-3pm (break for lunch from 12-12:45pm)

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $85 (includes all dissection supplies)

Materials needed: lab book (TBD) and pen/pencil

Descriptioon: Taking biology but don’t want to do the dissections at home? This may be for you! In this session, students will perform dissections typically performed in an introductory biology course. We will dissect an earthworm, crayfish, starfish, perch, and bullfrog. Students will learn about the internal structures of each organism and their functions.

ISBN/SKU: 
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2019 BIOLOGY DISSECTIONS 2

$100.00

Title: Biology Dissections 2

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Date: July 23

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time: 10am-3pm (break for lunch from 12-12:45pm)

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $100 (includes all dissection supplies)

Materials needed: lab book (TBD) and pen/pencil

Description: This class is designed for students who are interested in learning more about anatomy. During this session, students will perform dissections typically performed in an advanced biology course (completion of an introductory biology course is recommended but not required). We will dissect a sheep kidney, cow eye, and sheep heart and a fetal pig. 


ISBN/SKU: 
19BIOLOGYDIS2
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2019 BIOLOGY LABS

$225.00

Title: Biology Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Date: July 16-18

Meeting Day(s): Tuesday - Thursday

Time(s): 10am-3pm (break for lunch from 12-12:45pm)

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost:  $225 (includes all lab supplies)

Materials needed: lab book (TBD) and pen/pencil

Description:  This class is designed for students who will take biology this year or have completed the course but didn’t complete the labs. In this session, students will perform 12-15 experiments typically performed in an introductory biology course. Students will complete each lab and draw conclusions from the experiment. The last day will be spent dissecting an earthworm, crayfish, starfish, perch, and bullfrog. 


ISBN/SKU: 
19BIOLOGYLAB
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1920 FORENSIC SCIENCE MATERIAL FEE PER SEMESTER ($35 TOTAL)

$17.50

Title: Forensic Science

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $17.50 per semester ($35 Total)

ALL CLASSES WITH MATERIALS FEES OVER $30 CAN BE PAID HALF AT REGISTRATION AND HALF IN JANUARY. ALL MATERIALS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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1920 PHYSICS MATERIAL FEE

$25.00

Title: Physics with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Grades: 11th - 12th

Cost: $25

MATERIALS FEE FOR THIS CLASS IS A ONE TIME, NON-REFUNDABLE FEE, DUE AT REGISTRATION.

ISBN/SKU: 
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1920 CHEMISTRY MATERIAL FEE

$30.00

Title: Chemistry with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $30

MATERIALS FEE FOR THIS CLASS IS A ONE TIME, NON-REFUNDABLE FEE, DUE AT REGISTRATION.

ISBN/SKU: 
CHEM1920MF
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1920 BIOLOGY MATERIAL FEE

$25.00

Title: Biology with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $25 per semester ($50 total)

ALL CLASSES WITH MATERIALS FEES OVER $30 CAN BE PAID HALF AT REGISTRATION AND HALF IN JANUARY. ALL MATERIALS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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1920 PHYSICAL SCIENCE MATERIAL FEE

$25.00

Title: Physical Science

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Grades: 7th - 9th

Cost: $25

MATERIALS FEE FOR THIS CLASS IS A ONE TIME, NON-REFUNDABLE FEE, DUE AT REGISTRATION.

ISBN/SKU: 
PHYSCI1920MF
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1920 ZOOLOGY 1 FLYING CREATURES (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) MATERIAL FEE PER SEMESTER ($50 TOTAL)

$25.00

Title: Zoology 1 Flying Creatures (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Grades: 1st - 3rd

Cost: $25 per semester ($50 total)

ALL CLASSES WITH MATERIALS FEES OVER $30 CAN BE PAID HALF AT REGISTRATION AND HALF IN JANUARY. ALL MATERIALS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

ISBN/SKU: 
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1920 ZOOLOGY 1 FLYING CREATURES (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) SIBLING DISCOUNT

$45.00

Title: Zoology 1 Flying Creatures (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Grades: 1st - 3rd

Cost: $45 per month each additional sibling

Materials Fee:  $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Students will enjoy learning about the habitats, behavior, and anatomy of birds, beetles, bats, and more. Students will act like paleontologists , dissect grasshopper and owl pellets, and participate in a microscopic examination of various wing types. Students will also compare and contrast the flight of birds with airplanes.

Materials Needed: Apologia’s Young Explorers Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Daystudent text and student notebook journal, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
ZOO1FCSIB1920
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1920 ZOOLOGY 1 FLYING CREATURES (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES)

$50.00

Title: Zoology 1 Flying Creatures (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Grades: 1st - 3rd

Cost: $50 per month / $45 per month sibling discount (select Sibling discount)

Materials Fee:  $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Students will enjoy learning about the habitats, behavior, and anatomy of birds, beetles, bats, and more. Students will act like paleontologists , dissect grasshopper and owl pellets, and participate in a microscopic examination of various wing types. Students will also compare and contrast the flight of birds with airplanes.

Materials Needed: Apologia’s Young Explorers Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Daystudent text and student notebook journal, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
ZOO1FC1920
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1920 ANATOMY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) MATERIAL FEE PER SEMESTER ($50 TOTAL)

$25.00

Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s):  9:00 am - 10:00 am

              11:00 am - 12:00 pm (class is full)

Grades: 4th -6th

Cost: $25 per semester ($50 total)

ALL CLASSES WITH MATERIALS FEES OVER $30 CAN BE PAID HALF AT REGISTRATION AND HALF IN JANUARY. ALL MATERIALS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

ISBN/SKU: 
ANATOMY1920MF
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1920 ANATOMY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES)

$50.00

Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 9:00 am - 10:00 am

             11:00 am - 12:00 pm (class is fill)

Grades: 4th -6th

Cost: $50 per month / $45 per month sibling discount (select Sibling discount)

Materials Fee:  $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Students will take an in‐depth journey into anatomy and physiology of the human body. From a brief history of medicine to DNA, from the body systems to immune system, students will encounter fascinating facts, engaging activities, intriguing experiments, and have loads of fun while learning about the human body and how to keep it working well. In addition to all the exploration, students will enjoy scientific experiments and projects, such as testing the bacteria content around the house, finding their blood type, creating a cell model, and even building a stethoscope.

Materials needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology text book and notebooking journal, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
ANATOMY1920
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1920 ANATOMY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) SIBLING DISCOUNT

$45.00

Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 9:00 am - 10:00 am

             11:00 am - 12:00 pm (class is full)

Grades: 4th -6th

Cost: $45 per month each additional sibling

Materials Fee:  $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Students will take an in‐depth journey into anatomy and physiology of the human body. From a brief history of medicine to DNA, from the body systems to immune system, students will encounter fascinating facts, engaging activities, intriguing experiments, and have loads of fun while learning about the human body and how to keep it working well. In addition to all the exploration, students will enjoy scientific experiments and projects, such as testing the bacteria content around the house, finding their blood type, creating a cell model, and even building a stethoscope.

Materials needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology text book and notebooking journal, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
ANATOMYSIB1920
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1920 CHEM/PHY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) MATERIAL FEE PER SEMESTER ($50 TOTAL)

$25.00

Title: Chemistry/Physics (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Grades: 4th - 6th

Cost: $25 per semester ($50 total)

ALL CLASSES WITH MATERIALS FEES OVER $30 CAN BE PAID HALF AT REGISTRATION AND HALF IN JANUARY. ALL MATERIALS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

ISBN/SKU: 
CHEMPHYS1920MF
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1920 CHEM/PHY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES) SIBLING DISCOUNT

$45.00

Title: Chemistry/Physics (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Grades: 4th - 6th

Cost: $45 per month each additional sibling

Materials Fee: $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Young scientists will study the fascinating world of chemistry and physics. They will explore the properties of matter and the basic building block of life (atoms and molecules). Students will be introduced to physics concepts such as the laws of motion and thermodynamics. Students will take a thorough look at energy in its many forms and continue their studies with electricity and magnetism. The study of simple machines will round out the year. The activities, experiments and projects are sure to delight and inspire students in the acquisition of foundational knowledge about their world and its Master Designer.

Materials Needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics student text and student notebook, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
CHEMPHYSIB1920
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1920 CHEM/PHY (YOUNG EXPLORERS SERIES)

$50.00

Title: Chemistry/Physics (Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Grades: 4th - 6th

Cost: $50 per month / $45 per month sibling discount (select Sibling discount)

Materials Fee: $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Young scientists will study the fascinating world of chemistry and physics. They will explore the properties of matter and the basic building block of life (atoms and molecules). Students will be introduced to physics concepts such as the laws of motion and thermodynamics. Students will take a thorough look at energy in its many forms and continue their studies with electricity and magnetism. The study of simple machines will round out the year. The activities, experiments and projects are sure to delight and inspire students in the acquisition of foundational knowledge about their world and its Master Designer.

Materials Needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics student text and student notebook, colored pencils

About the teacher: Leisha Pooser attended Gateway College of Evangelism, majoring in Christian Education. She has taught school since 1997 and has taught at Landmark for the past 7 years. Leisha enjoys sharing the wonderful world of science with her students.

ISBN/SKU: 
CHEMPHYS1920
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1920 PHYSICAL SCIENCE

$60.00

Title: Physical Science

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 20, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time(s): 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Grades: 7th - 9th

Cost: $60 per month

Materials Fee:  $25 (one time, non-refundable fee, due at registration)

Description: Physical science is a study of the key concepts and theories explaining and/or modeling specific aspects of the behavior of creation. This class discusses such topics as atoms and molecules, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the structure of the earth, weather, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, forces, waves and sound, and light. Many hands‐on experiments and demonstrations will help bring the concepts to life and aid in the student’s understanding.

Materials Needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd edition text, solutions manual, and student notebook, basic calculator, and colored pencils.

About the Teacher: Karen Stokes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from N.C. State University. She has been a homeschool mom for 9 years and has been teaching science to students for the past 7 years. She likes to take a hands‐on approach to science, giving students the opportunity to experiment with concepts they are learning. She loves helping students understand complicated scientific concepts and the world around them.

ISBN/SKU: 
PHYSCI1920
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1920 PHYSICS

$60.00

Title: Physics with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Grades: 11th - 12th

Cost: $60 per month

Materials Fee: $25 (one time, non-refundable fee, due at registration)

Prerequisite: Students must have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry and have a basic knowledge of trigonometric functions.

Description:  The science of physics is an attempt to explain everything that is observed in nature. This class is designed as a college‐prep physics course. Some important concepts covered are one and two‐dimensional motion, Newton’s laws and their applications in nature, work and energy, electricity, magnetism, momentum, periodic motion, and waves and optics. Students will also complete experiments during class to help bring the concepts to life and aid in student’s understanding.

Materials needed: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Edition text and solutions manual , 3‐ring binder, and scientific calculator.

About the teacher: Karen Stokes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from N.C. State University. She has been a homeschool mom for 9 years and has been teaching science to students for the past 7 years.

ISBN/SKU: 
PHYS1920
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1920 FORENSIC SCIENCE

$60.00

Title: Forensic Science

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $60 per month

Materials Fee:  $35 (on-time, non-refundable fee, due at registration)

Description:  With today’s popular television programs about criminal justice and crime scene investigation and the surge of detective movies and books, students often have a passion for exploring forensic science. In this course, students will combine math, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science as they learn about the techniques used in forensic science. This class will balance extensive scientific concepts with hands‐on classroom and lab activities, intriguing case studies, and careers in forensics.

Materials needed: Fundamentals and Investigations (2012 update 1st edition) by Anthony J. Bertino (ISBN: 978‐0538731553). The eBook version is acceptable and available on Amazon.

About the teacher: Karen Stokes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from N.C. State University. She has been a homeschool mom for 9 years and has been teaching science to students for the past 7 years.

ISBN/SKU: 
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1920 CHEMISTRY

$60.00

Title: Chemistry with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $60 per month

Materials Fee:  $30 (one time, non-refundable fee, due at registration)

Prerequisite: Students must have completed Algebra 1

Description:  In this course, students will cover topics such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Students will also complete laboratory experiments during class that aid in understanding of the material.

Materials Needed: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Wile, student text, Answer Key and Tests book, 3‐ring binder, colored pencils, and a calculator (scientific calculator is highly recommended).

About the Teacher: Karen Stokes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from N.C. State University. She has been a homeschool mom for 9 years and has been teaching science to students for the past 7 years.

ISBN/SKU: 
CHEM1920
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1920 BIOLOGY

$60.00

Title: Biology with Labs

Teacher: Karen Stokes

Starting Date: August 22, 2019

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Grades: 9th - 12th

Cost: $60 per month

Materials Fee: $25 per semester ($50 total)

Description:  Biology is the study of life. This course provides a student a broad overview of the many disciplines involved in the study of life. Important concepts covered include the scientific method, the five‐kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Students will also complete laboratory experiments during class that aid in understanding of the material. These labs include dissections of an earthworm, crawfish, perch, and bullfrog.

Materials Needed: Abeka Biology 4th edition student text, Field & Laboratory Manual 4th edition, binder, and colored pencils.

About the Teacher: Karen Stokes holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from N.C. State University. She has been a homeschool mom for 9 years and has been teaching science to students for the past 7 years. She likes to take a hands‐on approach to science, giving students the opportunity to experiment with concepts they are learning. She loves helping students understand complicated scientific concepts and the world around them.

ISBN/SKU: 
BIOL1920
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