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INVOLVEMENT. Prerequisite: Completion of a pre-algebra class with at least a B or higher. No exceptions will be
made. Required Text: World of Chemistry by Zumdahl 2nd edition Teacher: Becky Thai Recommended Donation

of $15 per weekly class
ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
• College Bound Physics- (high school) This class is designed to provide students with the skills needed to
successfully compete in a college level science environment. The course will begin with the laws of motion and
simple machines. We will continue to explore the areas of optics, gravity, light, and sound, waveforms,
students should have a
electricity and solar power. Class prerequisites: successful completion of Algebra I-
strong understanding of Algebra I or they need to enroll in the Advanced Math Lab. The Language of Science
class is strongly recommended to help students work through the process of writing lab reports. Required Text:

Conceptual Physics 3rd edition by Paul Hewitt Teacher: Becky Thai Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly
class

sixth, seventh, eighth, 8th, 7th, 6th,
• Engineering- (Middle School, grades 6-8) Hands-On Engineering is a series of design and engineering challenges
that utilize engineering concepts, the principles of physical and environmental science, high-level mathematical
skills, creativity, and teamwork. The purpose of these challenges is to provide important practice in applying

scientific ideas and mathematical skills while finding creative solutions to a variety of real-life problems. By the
end of this course, your child will be able to think more analytically, scientifically, mathematically, and creatively.

No required textbook Teacher: Leigh Elkins Recommended Donation: $15 per weekly class
sixth, seventh, eighth, 6th, 7th, 8th

• Marine Biology- (Middle School & High School) In this class we will be exploring the creatures of the ocean,

learning about their habitats, their physical and behavioral characteristics, and the marine environment in which
they live. Some topics that may be covered are exploring the oceans, marine biologists at work, unicellular and

multicellular organisms, algae and plants and marine animals. Required Textbook: pending Teacher: Elijah

McKenna Recommended Donation is $15 per weekly class session
third, fourth, fifth, sixth,3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

• Science Fair Safari- Targets upper elementary grades from approximately 3rd-6th to encourage the students and

parents to work together on a top notch project that will honor God. This is an incredible opportunity for first

time science fair participants as well as those who have gone through the process before. Required Text: Science
and Engineering Fairs the Right Way Elementary Manual Teacher: Lisa Giordano Recommended Donation of $12
per weekly class

sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
• Introduction to Research & Design Science Fair Projects- (middle & high school) This targets middle and high

school students who are not confident in their research skills and helps them to establish a research program

that will be successful and fun in order to participate in the science fair. Required Text: Secondary Science Fair

Manual Teacher: Lisa Giordano Recommended Donation of $12 per class session

sixth, seventh, eighth, 6th, 7th, 8th
• Planetary Science- (Middle School) **May be offered 2018-2019** Students will gain an overall awareness of

the Earth’s structure, components, and how the different elements that make up our planet are interrelated with
those found in the universe. Required Textbook: pending Teacher: Pending Recommended Donation is $15 per

weekly class session

sixth, seventh, eighth,
• Kitchen Chemistry- (middle school) **May be offered 2018-2019** Kitchen Chemistry (Target Middle School) is

designed to explore some of the principles of chemistry. You will be encouraged to carry out your own

experiments using materials that are often found in the home. Along the way, you will use fruit tea to identify

acids and alkalis, investigate chemicals that speed up reactions and experiment with electron transfer reactions.
This should give you a feel for the world of molecules and an idea of some reactions. It should also introduce
some methods to separate chemicals, to find out what chemicals are present in a mixture and ways to change