This class will cover basic combustion engine components, carburetion, electrical systems,
2 stroke vs 4 stroke engines, and basic engine maintenance.
Basic Combustion Engine Syllabus:
1. Introduction to what will be covered for the next 16 weeks.
2. Engine components.
3. Engine Block, Crank, Cam, Valves, Timing.
4. Maintenance: Filters Air, Oil, Gas and Spark Plugs.
5. Carburetion fuel air mixture.
6. Electrical Systems.
7. Battery Direct Current Theory, Battery Maintenance
8. Meters used for testing.
9. Volt-Ohm-Amps.
10. Dwell and RPM's.
11. Starting Electrical System.
12. Charging Electrical System.
16. There will be a lot of discussion, students questions will be answered at the time they are asked,
and discussion between instructor and students.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$2.00, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Basic Electricity
Ages 12yr-19yr+
Michael Webster
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
Basic Electricity: Ohm's law, Watt's law, Series/Parallel circuits, Meter readings.
Basic Electricity Syllabus: SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST
1. Where does electricity come from, how is it developed for our homes and Industry.
2. Understanding 120 volt ac, 220 volt ac, the neutral conductor, the grounding conductor.
3. Electrical Panel, Breakers, and Fuses.
4. Safety in the electrical world, and milli-amps being a hazard.
5. Understanding the Law's of Volts, Amphere's, Resistance (Ohm's), Power (Watts).
Electro-Motive- Force (E), Induction (I), Resistance (Ohm's), Watts (P).
6. Kirchoff's Law for series circuits .
7. Lab on Series circuits.
8. Kirchoff's Law for Parallel circuits.
9. Lab on Parallel circuits.
10. Test instrument Volt-Ohm-Meter, Analog and Digital, supplied by instructor.
11. Lab on Wiring a Switch, Light Bulb, and Recepticle (outlet). Using 6 to 12 volts D.C..
12. Same principle as home Alternation Current (voltage).
14. There will be a lot of discussion, students questions will be answered at the time they are asked,
and lots of discussion between instructor and students.
15. Instructor will supply handouts and materials.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$2.00, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
General Science
Ages 12yr-16yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 220: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
This is an introductory course for students just beginning a formal study of the sciences. We will be using Apologia's General Science, 2nd edition. As a core class, students will receive a grade based on lab participation and module test scores.
We will aim to cover one module every two weeks. Class time will focus on review of concepts from the text and lab work. The course covers topics ranging from the scientific method, nature of scientific investigation,and the history of science to introductions to geology, biology, and anatomy.
Students will need to have access to our Google Classroom. We will not use class time for tests. Each module test will be posted on the Classroom stream after the module and appropriate labs have been completed. Instructions for tests will be provided in class.
Materials Required: A pen or pencil, a notebook, and their textbook.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Introduction to Scientific Research
Ages 13yr-17yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
As current events demonstrate, a lack of scientific understanding can leave students at the mercies of those who use "science" as an justification to push all sorts of political, economic, and cultural agendas. Learn what science is and what it isn't; what science can do, and what it can't do.
While there are many resources available to homeschoolers for learning biology, chemistry, or physics, few courses concentrate on the methods through which scientific evidence is obtained. We will conduct various experiments showing how scientific knowledge is gained, learn the limits of science, and see how scientific knowledge is abused.
Most class meetings will consist of a brief lecture followed by a lab demonstrating key concepts. We will use the Mentos/Diet Coke reaction as the basis for our first large-scale class research project further illustrating these principles. Students will finish the year with each student completing their own project, writing a science paper, and presenting their findings.
Students will receive a grade for this class. A syllabus will be provided before the first class meeting. Familiarity with basic algebra is helpful but not required. Students need to bring their notebook (provided at the first class meeting) and a pen to each class. There will 2-3 hours of homework each week, which may increase as we approach the students' own projects later in the year. Students will need internet access to use our Google Classroom site and should be familiar with writing on a computer, sending emails and attachments, etc
Hope you can join us!
Materials Required: A blue or black ball-point pen and their lab notebook.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$100, Term Total = $100
Class Fee:
$105.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Physical Science
Ages 13yr-17yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
This course is for students continuing their formal study of the sciences. We will be using Apologia's Physical Science, 2nd edition. Students should have taken Apologia's General Science previously, but it is not a prerequisite. As a core class, students will receive a grade based on lab participation and module test scores.
We will aim to cover one module every two weeks. Class time will focus on review of concepts from the text and lab work. The course covers basic concepts of chemistry, physics, meteorology, and astronomy.
Students will need to have access to our Google Classroom. We will not use class time for tests. Each module test will be posted on the Classroom stream after the module and appropriate labs have been completed. Instructions for tests will be provided in class.
Materials Required: Students need to bring a pen or pencil, their lab notebook, and their textbook.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Lego Engineering 1--Simple Machines & Mechanisms
Ages 13yr-17yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 220: 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Lego Engineering 1 introduces students to the physics of simple machines. We will be using the Lego Education Simple Machines & Mechanisms kits along with the associated curriculum to learn about levers, inclined planes, and the more complex mechanisms derived from them.
Students should have some experience building with Lego Technic pieces. The building process for these types of Legos is different than for regular Lego pieces.
Students should also have the ability to solve simple equations.
Please contact me if you have questions at android1961@gmail.com
Materials Required: a pen or pencil
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Chemistry
Ages 16yr-18yr
Andrew Ringnalda
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Chemistry
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. Not accepting new students.
This course is an overview of basic chemistry concepts for high school students. We will be using Apologia's Chemistry, 3rd edition, as our text. As a core class, students will receive a grade based mainly on module scores. We will spend our class time reviewing the week's lesson and
conducting labs. We will cover one module every two weeks.
Students will need access to Google Classroom. Tests will not be conducted during class time but will be posted on the Classroom stream with a due date given. Instructions for testing will be given in class.
Students need to bring a pen or pencil, their lab notebook, and their textbook.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$106.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Exploring the World of Animals
Ages 3yr-4yr
Heather Cates
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This semester we will be exploring the amazing world of animals, from creatures great to small. Each week we will learn about a new animal through books, crafts, and play.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$15.00
Elementary Geology
Ages 5yr-9yr
Jill Valenti
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Geology
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
Description:
Come learn about earth science in this lab based geology class! Students will learn about minerals, rocks, the rock cycle, erosion, and soil through cooking projects, arts and crafts, and even starting their very own rock collection.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Lego Club
Ages 6yr-12yr
Seleia Neal
Winter/Spring 2021
Science
- Engineering
Schedule:
Monday - Dance Studio B - 118: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Let your imagination soar as you make awesome Lego creations! Each week there will be new challenges and prompts to inspire your child's creativity. Each class will include some time for free play , as well as time for each child to show off their creations to the rest of the class before we clean up. Come join for a time of creativity and fun!