I plan to use Apologia's text on flying creatures. We'll do hands on experiments and projects in class with weekly take home reading and vocabulary assignments. This class will continue in the spring term as there is enough material in our textbook for two terms.
Requirements:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day (about $35)
Assistants:
Lily Haskins
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Zoology: Flying Creatures (Fall)
Ages 9yr-12yr
Maija Haskins
Fall 2022
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
I plan to use Apologia's text on flying creatures. We'll do hands on experiments and projects in class with weekly take home reading and vocabulary assignments. This class will continue in the spring term as there is enough material in our textbook for two terms.
Requirements:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day (about $35)
Assistants:
Lily Haskins
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$75.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Zoo Keepers
Ages 10yr-15yr
Amarra Neal
Fall 2021
Science
- Biology
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Zoo Keepers is a great opportunity to learn all about the animals at the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resources Center! Each week we will learn all about one of these animals and what makes them unique. Every student will create their own field guide with amazing facts about these creatures and learn hands-on how to care for them. Students in this class will be eligible to become a part of the Critter Club team and share in the responsibility of caring for our animal friends. Animals will be handled in this class, and proper hand washing and safety precautions will be required. All students will be required to bring a thee ringed binder, page protectors, and a pen or pencil.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Zoo Keepers
Ages 10yr-15yr
Amarra Neal
Spring 2022
Science
- Biology
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Zoo Keepers is a great opportunity to learn all about the animals at the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resources Center! Each week we will learn all about one of these animals and what makes them unique. Every student will create their own field guide with amazing facts about these creatures and learn hands-on how to care for them. Students in this class will be eligible to become a part of the Critter Club team and share in the responsibility of caring for our animal friends. Animals will be handled in this class, and proper hand washing and safety precautions will be required. All students will be required to bring a thee ringed binder, page protectors, and a pen or pencil.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$80.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Storybook Science: Middle Ages
Ages 8yr-11yr
Jill Valenti
Spring 2024
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 135: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Equal parts science, history, math, and literature this class will use living books and hands-on projects to explore the famous scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians of the ancient world. The goal of this class is to foster a love for the STEM fields through outstanding storytelling. This year-long class covers ancient times and spring term includes discoveries from Fibonacci, Galen, Gutenberg, da Vinci, and more. Students need not have a love of math or science to succeed in this class, but they should be eager to learn and ready to follow directions.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Storybook Science: Ancient World
Ages 8yr-11yr
Jill Valenti
Fall 2023
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 135: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Equal parts science, history, math, and literature this class will use living books and hands-on projects to explore the famous scientists, philosophers, and mathematicians of the ancient world. The goal of this class is to foster a love for the STEM fields through outstanding storytelling. This year-long class covers ancient times and fall term includes discoveries from Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, Archimedes, and more. Students need not have a love of math or science to succeed in this class, but they should be eager to learn and ready to follow directions.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
STEM Scientists 3
Ages 11yr-13yr
Carol Bates
Fall 2022
Science
- Chemistry
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 220: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
***The first day of this class will be September 29th due to the teacher being out of town.*** STEM SCIENTISTS 3 is a "Hands-On" class for ages 11-13 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform an experiment that reinforces that concept to take home. Our classes will include Science, Technology, Chemistry, & Engineering.
Requirements:
Students must be 11-13 years old.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$56, Term Total = $56
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
STEM Scientists 2
Ages 8yr-10yr
Carol Bates
Fall 2022
Science
- Chemistry
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 220: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
***The first day of this class will be September 29th due to the teacher being out of town.*** STEM SCIENTISTS 2 is a "Hands-On" class for ages 8-10 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform an experiment that reinforces that concept to take home. Our classes will include Science, Technology, Chemistry, & Engineering.
Requirements:
Students must be 8-10 years old.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$56, Term Total = $56
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
STEM Scientists 1
Ages 6yr-7yr
Carol Bates
Fall 2022
Science
- Chemistry
Schedule:
Thursday - Classroom - 220: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
***The first day of this class will be September 29th due to the teacher being out of town.*** STEM SCIENTISTS 1 is a "Hands-On" class for ages 6-7 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform an experiment that reinforces that concept to take home. Our classes will include Science, Technology, Chemistry, & Engineering.
Requirements:
Students must be 6 or 7 years old.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$56, Term Total = $56
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
STEM Scientists
Ages 7yr-11yr
Carol Bates
Spring 2024
Science
- Agriculture
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description:
STEM SCIENTISTS is a "Hands-On" class for 7-11 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS that reinforce that concept, to take home. Our classes will include Science, Chemistry, Physics & Engineering. NOTE: This is a repeat of “New STEM Scientists” from fall semester.
Requirements:
Parents need to notify the teacher through Slack if their child will be absent so an experiment can be set aside for that student. Parent help in class is always appreciated.