Science Classes

Title: Chemistry/Physics (Apologia Young Explorers Series)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: September 12, 2017

Class Meeting Day: Tuesday

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grades: 3 - 6

Cost: $45 a month

Materials Fee:  $25 (One time fee due at registration - select Tuition+Mat Fee option)

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

Materials Needed: Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics Student Text and Student Notebook (both available at HER Store). Students will also need colored pencils, and medium glue dots (which can be found in the scrapbook supplies at Hobby Lobby or Walmart).

Title: Zoology I: Flying Creatures (Apologia)

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: September 12, 2017

Class Meeting Day:  Tuesday

Time:  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Grades: 1 - 4

Cost: $50 a month

Materials Fee: $25 (One time fee due at registration - select Tuition+Mat Fee option)

Description: In this exciting class, we wil enjoy learning about the habitats, behavior, and anatomy of birds, the praying mantis, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, bats and more! The students will be like paleontologists and study facts about the extinct Pterosaurs (winged lizards). Many hands-on experiments including: dissection of grasshoppers and owl pellets, insect mounting/display, and microscopic examinations of various wing types (feathers, butterflies, and other insects) will further the student's understanding of Zoology. We will also compare and contrast the flight of birds with airplanes. Homework will consist of reading, studying, collecting, drawing and labeling. So join our class and have fun being a zoologist!

Materials Needed:  Apologia's Young Explorers Series: Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Student text, Student Notebook Journal (both availabe at the HER Store) and colored pencils.

Title: General Science

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: September 12, 2017

Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday

Time: 1:30 pm  - 2:30 pm

Grades: 6 - 8

Cost: $60 a month

Materials Fee:  $35 (One time fee due at registration - select Tuition+Mat Fee option)

Description: We will lay a foundation for Physical, Life, and Earth Science covering the basics of the human body, beginning biology, fossils, geology, paleontology, and machines. We will write and record labs as well as create unique study aids. Students will read the chapters in the text and answer the questions at home. We will alternate classes between labs and lectures. 

Materials Needed: Apologia's Exploring Creation with General Science 2nd Edition Student text, Student Notebook, and Solutions Manual (all available at HER Store), pen, pencil, and colored pencils.

Title: Biology with Labs

Teacher: Leisha Pooser

Starting Date: September 14, 2017

Class Meeting Day(s): Thursday

Time(s): 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Grades: 8 - 12

Cost: $60 a month

Materials Fee:  $50 (One time fee due at registration - select Tuition+Mat Fee option)

Description: Students will complete all labs during class time and review homework assignments. They will be given bi-weekly quizzes and four quarter exams over material covered. We will cover the 5 kingdoms, chemistry of life, cell structure and reproduction, genetics, and ecosystems. Students will need to collect 20 insects and 20 leaves from trees in the Spring for labs.

Materials Needed: Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition Student Text, Student Notebook and Solutions Manual (all available at the HER Store), pencil, and colored pencils.