Track 2, 4th-6th, Class Descriptions

ART

ART: , 4th - 6th/7th

60 min. class, 30 weeks, Alison Roach

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES FOR Co-op & Tutor CONTINGENCY PLANS

This year we will be getting inspiration from around the world to study and create art that reflects different artists and techniques. We will also be delving into how we can express ourselves through our art. Projects will include (but not limited to)  drawing, painting, collages, working with 2D and 3D, multi & mixed media projects, and even collaborate with our classmates on some projects.  I can't wait to explore and create with the students!

Projects rotate on a 3-year basis, class can be taken up to 3 consecutive years with no repetition.  

Text and Supplies:  Families must supply the following for each student: one ultra fine Sharpie® and one fine Sharpie®, one pair of scissors - Please bring to class on first day.  No text is required for Art 4-6/7 class.  

Supply Fee:  $35.00.  A check for the supply fee must be made payable to Alison Roach and given to tutor on the first day of class.

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IEW FUNDAMENTALS, 4th - 7th

70 min. class, 30 weeks, Carla Taepke

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES FOR Co-op & Tutor CONTINGENCY PLANS

This year-long class will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) method to give students a strong foundation in writing. Using key-word outlines, note-taking, basic structural and stylistic techniques, creative writing, and research, students will gain confidence while writing about Medieval history. Students will use IEW’s new Fix It! books to learn grammar through editing. This course is designed for first- or second-year IEW students and can be repeated as many years as needed to gain mastery. Students will practice basic public speaking skills throughout the year. The class requires completion of weekly homework assignments. Parents must proofread all assignments. Students will receive a minimum of 12 papers corrected with feedback. Parents are required to be in class if their student is taking this class for the first time at Teach Co-op.

Homework: Weekly homework approximately 2-3 hours depending on assignment.

Required Materials: (Materials purchased from IEW have 100% money back guarantee)

• Medieval History Based Writing Lessons ISBN: 978-1-62341-311-8 (Purchased through IEW.com $35).

• Pick one grammar book (Purchased through IEW.com $19). Tutor can provide placement advice.

• Fix It! Grammar Level 1, Nose Tree (4th Edition, 2022) For 1st year students or no prior grammar knowledge.

• Fix It! Grammar Level 2, Town Mouse and Country Mouse (4th Edition, 2022)

• Teacher-provided IEW resource binder ($10).

• Access to a computer and printer.

• Loose-leaf paper, pencils, black/blue and red pens.

Supply Fee: $10. A check for the supply fee must be made payable to Carla Taepke and given to tutor on the

first day of class.

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IEW FUNDAMENTALS PLUS, 5th - 8th

70 min. class, 30 weeks, Carla Taepke

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES FOR Co-op & Tutor CONTINGENCY PLANS

This year-long class will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) method to give students a strong foundation in writing. Using key-word outlines, note-taking, advanced structural and stylistic techniques, creative writing, and research, students will gain confidence while writing about Medieval history. Students will use IEW’s new Fix It! books to learn grammar through editing. This course is designed for first- or second-year IEW students and can be repeated as many years as needed to gain mastery. Students will practice basic public speaking skills throughout the year. The class requires completion of weekly homework assignments. Parents must proofread all assignments. Students will receive a minimum of 12 papers corrected with feedback. Parents are required to be in class if their student is taking this class for the first time at Teach Co-op.

Homework: Weekly homework approximately 2-3 hours depending on assignment.

Required Materials: (Materials purchased from IEW have 100% money back guarantee)

• Medieval History Based Writing Lessons ISBN: 978-1-62341-311-8 (Purchased through IEW.com $35).

• Pick ONE grammar book (Purchased through IEW.com $19). Tutor can provide placement advice.

• Fix It! Grammar Level 1, Nose Tree (4th Edition, 2022) For 1st year students or no prior grammar knowledge.

• Fix It! Grammar Level 2, Town Mouse and Country Mouse (4th Edition, 2022)

• Fix It! Grammar Level 3, Robin Hood (4th Edition, 2022)

• Teacher-provided IEW resource binder ($10).

• Access to a computer and printer.

• Loose-leaf paper, pencils, black/blue and red pens.

Supply Fee: $10. A check for the supply fee must be made payable to Carla Taepke and given to tutor on the

first day of class.

 

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERMEDIATE SPEECH & COMMUNICATION, 5th - 8th

55 min. class, 30 weeks, Rebecca Wahl

If CONTINGENCY PLAN for online classes is implemented, SPEECH & COMMUNICATION will be delayed until live classes resume. 

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt,

so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Colossians 4:6)

Inform, entertain, and persuade: using these three umbrellas as guidance, students of all levels will learn tools to construct a speech, present before an audience, and speak with confidence in class!

Overview Levels A, B and C: Even the timidest student will build assurance as we practice together and support each other in our journey towards improved communication capabilities. We will practice reading and presenting in a variety of styles and incorporate games and other devices to assist in building skills, confidence and poise. Within each umbrella of speech, we will discuss how we can use our words and presentation skills to glorify God and represent Christ. We will also explore the importance of speech as both a right and a privilege of the American citizen. Students will enter this class at Level A with little to no experience in presentation skills and leave with confidence in their abilities to more thoughtfully inform, entertain, and persuade others using their new repertoire of skills.

Level B- Intermediate Speech: Students who have completed one year of speech class are invited back to continue the fun. Each week, continuing students will be re-acquainted with the week’s skills and be asked to demonstrate advanced application of the skills with new tasks and goals. We’ll add new projects, time requirements, and challenges to expand previously developed skills.

New This Year!

Level C- Upper Middle school or ½ High School Credit level –Advanced: Incoming High School Students as well as those who have successfully completed two years of this class with Mrs. Wahl are eligible to take a third year of this class! This offering will have a longer (15 min) class period each week to explore and apply both additional skills as well as more complex assignments. Students who successfully complete this third-year class will be eligible for ½ credit of a high school communications class.

***High School students seeking the ½ high school elective credit may enroll in this class whether they have had levels A and B or not.

Homework for all levels: Class will vary depending upon levels and consist primarily of speech preparation activities. Time will be given most weeks for work to be completed during the class session under the guidance of the instructor. High School level students should expect 2 hours of homework on average with an occasional assignment taking longer.

Portfolios and Binders: All students will construct a portfolio to demonstrate learning in this class. Each student will receive a 3-ring binder on the first day of class that he or she should bring each week, along with a pencil and an excitement for learning! **Second and third year returning students should bring their previous year’s binder to class.

Texts: There are no textbooks required for this course. All materials needed will be supplied by the instructor.

Supply Fee: Levels A, B and C: $15 supply fee for first-year speech students or second-year/third-year students who need a new binder.

Supply Fee: Levels B and C: additional $5 supply fee for second-year/third-year (Level B and C students) and incoming High School students for class handouts and materials

Please bring check made out to Mrs. Rebecca Wahl and give to Tutor on first day of classes.

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SCIENCE

SCIENCE FUN!: 3rd - 5th

55 min. class, 30 weeks, Heather Whyte

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES FOR Co-op & Tutor CONTINGENCY PLANS

*This class covers the same topics as the K-3 class, but in greater detail and is taught to a higher level.

Scientists in grades 3 through 5 will have fun exploring God's creation with this fun and hands-on science curriculum! The school year will be divided into 5 topics, each 6 weeks in length. During class, students will be engaged in science labs, projects, games and other activities while learning about zoology, weather, anatomy, electricity and magnetism. There will be at least one demo per class and typically also a hands-on activity for each student. We will build science notebooks throughout the year for each student to keep so that they can reflect on what they learned. It is sure to be a memorable year of learning about this amazing world God has given us!

No text is required for this class.

This class rotates on a 3-year basis, so a child can take it for 3 consecutive years without repeating any of the programs!

Class Cost according to Registration Date = $280/year (June 25 - July 23, 2022) and $290 (July 24 - Sept 20, 2022) 

** A late fee of $10.00 will be added to Family Registration Fee effective July 24, 2022 to Sept. 20, 2022.

Supply Fee: $33.00.  A check for the supply fee must be made payable to Heather Whyte and given to tutor on the first day of class.

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GOD MADE LIFE: MIDDLE SCHOOL BIOLOGY, 6th - 7^th

(Rotating curriculum approximately every 3 years)

55 minutes, 30 Weeks, Rebecca Wahl

THIS CLASS QUALIFIES FOR Co-op & Tutor CONTINGENCY PLANS

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. (Psalm 139:14)

We have an amazing Creator-God who intricately designed every part of the things we encounter every day. This introductory biology course seeks to explore God’s design and praise Him for His awesome creativity and inexpressible wonder found in life.

As an introductory course, students will receive a survey of microbiology, biology, and human anatomy. We will explore topics such as: the scientific method, parts of a cell, cell reproduction, microscopic organisms, plants, food, animals, and humans.

We will learn in this class through a variety of activities, including fun and engaging labs, readings, short lectures, and activities. Students will learn how to: safely conduct labs independently, in pairs, and in groups; analyze results from a lab and extrapolate from the data; write a lab report in preparation for upper school science classes; set a homework schedule and accomplish goals on time; and study in preparation for tests.

Homework will be assigned each week and may include: a reading assignment with or without a corresponding written assignment, lab report, and/or studying for a test. You can expect around 1-2 hours each week.

Materials required for this course:

God Made Life ISBN:978-1-954745-26-1 (either softcover or PDF version is fine, as long as student has consistent access)

Supply Fee: $35.00.  A check for the supply fee must be payable to Rebecca Wahl and given to tutor on the first day of class.