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
Portrait 201
Ages 13yr-18yr
Avonlea Allemann
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
You already have a firm grasp of the foundations of a portrait? Want to firm up the techniques of shading and layering? This class covers what happens after...You’ll be expected to already know how to correctly draw from a reference. We’ll be honing in on details, lots of detail, and asking questions along the way. We already have the roadmap for the face, now the adventure is driving/drawing it!
*If you completed this class last semester, you may take it again and I will give you challenges that will involve speed drawing, drawing the whole portrait with the paper upside down, different methods of shading involving pointillism, etc.
You are allowed to waive the supply fee.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$60.00
Supply Fee:
$22.00
Teen Fitness -M
Ages 13yr-18yr
Devin Kvalvik
Winter/Spring 2021
Physical Fitness
Schedule:
Monday - Outside - OUT: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
A fun, safe and encouraging environment to learn the fundamentals of health and fitness.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$72.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Luke & Acts
Ages 12yr-18yr
Jeff Carr
Winter/Spring 2021
Theology
- Bible
Schedule:
Wednesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Description:
A proper study of Luke and Acts will provide an excellent introduction to the life of Christ and the church that He established with His blood.
Scholars generally agree that Luke, the “beloved physician” (Col. 4:14), wrote both the gospel that bears his name and the book of Acts. The structure and language of each are similar and they are both ad-dressed to a man named Theophilus. Acts 1:1 refers to “the former account,” that Theophilus had received, referring to the book of Luke.
The book of Luke is a gospel, an account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. The book of Acts is a history of the be¬ginning and growth of the church. When studied consecutively, one gets a panoramic view of this crucial time in history when God sent His Son to save man (Gal. 4:4) in accordance with His eternal purpose (Eph. 1:4). When finished with the study, you will know more about the person and work of Jesus Christ. You will also learn about the church He established. Not only will this information prove of great personal benefit in your pursuit of a relationship with God, but it will also provide valuable background for future Bible studies, whether in the Old or New Testament.
The main approach we will use in this study is simply to read what God has said in His word and answer a few questions about what we have read. God’s word is meant to be read and understood, and then applied by every person. While we may find some of the details difficult, the main message will be clear if we read the book with an open mind.
Lessons:
#1 (Luke) — Preface, the Birth of Jesus and the Ministry of John the Baptizer [1:1– 2:52]
#2 (Luke) — The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry [3:1 – 4:13]
#3 (Luke) — The Ministry In and Around Galilee [4:14 – 9:50]
#4 (Luke) — From Galilee to Jerusalem [9:51 – 13:21]
#5 (Luke) —The Ministry In and Around Perea [13:22 – 19:27]
#6 (Luke) — Jesus’ Last Days in Jerusalem: Sacrifice and Victory [19:28 – 24:53]
#7 (Acts) — Introduction to Acts [1:1 – 2:41]
#8 (Acts) — The Church at Jerusalem [2:42 – 6:7]
#9 (Acts) — Critical Events in the Lives of Three Pivotal Figures [6:8 9:31]
#10 (Acts) — The Gospel in Palestine and Syria [9:32 – 12:24]
#11 (Acts) — Paul’s First Journey and the Jerusalem Council [12:25 – 15:35]
#12 (Acts) — Paul’s Second and Third Journeys [15:36 – 20:38]
#13 (Acts) — Paul’s Journeys to Jerusalem and Rome [21:1 – 28:31]
Prerequisite: Must have been enrolled in fall term. This class is not accepting new students.
In this class we will continue to use the Math-U-See Algebra 1 curriculum to develop a deeper understanding of concepts such as: graphing linear equations and inequalities, slope-intercept vs. standard form, solving systems of equations, exponents, quadratic equations, converting between units of measure, and more. This class is held on both Mondays and Wednesdays, and in addition, students will be expected to complete 2-3 hours of homework each week. Extra videos may be provided for additional support.
Math-U-See is a skills-based program that focuses on student mastery of a concept before progressing to the next concept. A syllabus will be provided for students and parents.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Teen Pottery Wheel 1
Ages 14yr-18yr
Sia Hoyt
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Pottery students will learn the basic techniques of wheelwork: throwing on the electric wheel and the more ancient practice of creating coil pots on the banding wheel. There will be demos, instruction of how to make basic vessels and plenty of creative freedom for thoughtful or independent learners. This class is for beginning, intermediate or advanced ceramics students. In addition, pottery students will have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 in addition to class.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$96, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$225.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Teen Pottery Wheel II
Ages 14yr-18yr
Sia Hoyt
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Monday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Pottery students will learn the basic techniques of wheelwork: throwing on the electric wheel and the more ancient practice of creating coil pots on the banding wheel. There will be demos, instruction of how to make basic vessels and plenty of creative freedom for thoughtful or independent learners. This class is for beginning, intermediate or advanced ceramics students. In addition, pottery students will have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 in addition to class.
Working with clay, water and their own two hands, students will learn basics of hand building with clay. They will learn to make pinch pots, tiles, sculptural creations and slab containers. Junior potters are bound to have a blast in this tactile, social arts class. Classes will be loosely structured combining projects, goals and plenty of creative flow. Towards the end of the semester, students will learn how to glaze, coming home with their finished, fired creations. In addition to class, ceramics students ages 11 and up will also have the opportunity to come for open studio time 1 to catch up on projects and get more clay time in. Ceramics level: beginning and intermediate.