Science/Health/Science Application
Elementary Science
SCIENTIFIC MAYHEM - GRADES K-3rd
Teacher: Lisa Bacu
This class will have a two year cycle.
For the young scientist in your family! Each week is a new scientific topic or concept with hands-onactivities to engage students and get them excited about science. Over 30 different topics are available so your student can find the science that interests them the most.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $270/$80
Systems of the Body - Grades 3rd-6th
Teacher: Brandy Hopper
This is an exciting, interactive, 24-week class that covers all 13 systems of the human body. Students will utilize models and worksheets to learn a system one week, and the on the following week, apply that which they learned by replicating the functions of that system. This hands-on activity will be completed individually and in groups. This varied technique will help the students better understand the functions of the incredible human body that was designed by The Creator.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $270/$40
Zoology 1 & 2--Grades 1st-3rd and 3rd-6th
Teacher: Olivia Denton
This hands on science class offers students an introduction to zoology through the study of flying and swimming creatures. Topics to be investigated in this class include: birds, bird feathers, nests, hatching, bats, extinct flying reptiles, insects (life cycles, social insects, beetles, flies, butterflies, moths), whales, seals, sea cows, aquatic reptiles and amphibians, fish, sharks, rays, crustaceans, mollusks, cephalopods, echinoderms, cnidarians, and other aquatic animals. Each week there will be a hands on learning experience for the students. No book is required for this class. However, the course will follow Apologia's Exploring Creation with Zoology 1:Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day and Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day as the main texts for this class. Parents who want to reinforce or build upon topics studied in class can use these books as a resource.
Annual Tuition/Lab Fee: $270/$50
Junior High Science
Junior High Science - Botany/Biology Grades 7th-8th
Teacher: Sarah Iredale
Exploring is an exciting adventure giving us a glimpse into the wonders of God's creation. This class will help develop a progressive understanding of the fields of botany and biology. Hands on activities make this course even more meaningful for students. Parents will need to purchase A Beka Book's 2nd edition of Science:Order and Design text, activity book, and test booklet. Text answer key is optional to purchase.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
Fall Semester 12 weeks/Spring Semester 16 weeks
High School Science
HELP Homeschool Recommends the following High School Science Progression:
General Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Sciences i.e. Anatomy & Physiology
High School General Physical Science- Grades 9th -12th
Teacher: Sarah Iredale
Pre-Requisite or Concurrent: Pre-Algebra/Saxon 8/7
An introductory chemistry and physics course designed to spark interest while building a firm foundation for advanced science courses. Designed to prepare students for college, students will learn about scientific measurements, the different forms of matter and transition to the foudations of chemical reactions and properties of magnets and electricity while presenting science as the systematic study of God's design in the physical creation. Class time will be used to discuss material, participate in labs and activities, and view demonstrations all related subject matter. Parents will need to purchase Abeka's Science: Matter and Energy 1st edition text, answer key, quiz book, and test book.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
Fall Semester 12 weeks/Spring Semester 16 weeks
High School Biology - Grades 9th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombaugh
This course addresses the study of life from a creationist perspective - God is the Creator. This course provides an introduction to concepts in biology at the high school level. Topics include: cellular biology, classifications of organisms, DNA, and genetics. In class, students will learn concepts and complete labs which will include microscope use and dissection. Students will have weekly reading assignments and notebook activities. One long term project will also be assigned.
1. Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition Text (Giraffe on cover)
ISBN: 9781946506450
2. Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition Student Notebook (Giraffe on cover)
ISBN: 9781946506481
3. Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition Solution & Test Book (Giraffe on cover) ISBN: 9781946506467
4. 3-ring binder
5. 2-pocket folder
6. OPTIONAL: There is also an audio-book version of the text for those students that are auditory learners. If this audio-book version is purchased, the text needs to be purchased as well for weekly assignments. A link for the MP3audio-book is below. This is NOT a required material for the course
ISBN: 9781946506498
**Book and notebook are also sold on Amazon.com as well as other homeschooling curriculum sites.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
High School Chemistry - Grades 9th-12th
Teacher: Sarah Iredale
Pre-requisite: Algebra I
This course is a thorough study of chemistry from a Christian, creation-based perspective. Topics to be explored include: the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Class time will be used to discuss material from the text and for conducting many experiments throughout the year. Students will have weekly reading assignments and written homework. There will be chapter tests and two semester exams. One long-term project will also be assigned.
Required Materials:
1. Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay L. Wile
2. Discovering Design with Chemistry Answer Key and Test book ISBN-13: 9780996278478
3. One-inch binder
4. 2-pocket folder
5. 1-subject notebook
6. Calculator
Optional materials: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay L. Wile, Audio Book on USB Flash Drive
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
Fall Semester 12 weeks/Spring Semester 16 weeks
SCIENCE APPLICATION
Coding II (3rd-6th)
Teacher: Mrs. Bacu
Prerequisite: Coding I
In this class, students take the knowledge acquired from Coding I and build upon it by branching out with more sophisticated components. They will gain a deeper understanding of coding and its logic. Coding II (second year) students will continue to work on skills involving:
- Coding logic and variables
- How to extend coding to two- and three-step functions
- How to think in terms of organization, priorities, logic and creativity.
Annual Tuition & Class Fee $210/$20
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Spark's Design Technology (4th-6th)
Teacher: Dawn Foster
In this engaging technology class, students will learn basic programming using SCRATCH, a high-level block based visual programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, games and animations. Then they will move onto learning Arduino programming language when programming their own circuit board that they will build, creating their own simple electronic project. Finally, they will end the year learning about Electronic Textiles and building their own electronic stuffie to bring home!
Annual Tuition & Class Fee $250/$40
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Essential Career Software Computer Course using Microsft Office: Grades 6th-12th
Teacher: Mrs. Reilman (from Scientific Mayhem)
Your student will become familiar with the three most popular software packages in today's world. Basic skills for creating, editing, manipulating, and sharing documents will be taught using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Weekly homework will be assigned in order to practice the skills learned in class. One year-long project will be created as we learn the various tools found in each software package. This project will culminate in a short PowerPoint presentation complete with data, graphs, hyperlinks, etc. Students will need to supply their own laptop computer with the software mentioned above already installed on their computer. Please note that this class focuses on Microsoft Office products since these are used extensively in the business community. Similar software (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) cannot be used in place of Microsoft brand software.
Annual Tuition & Class Fee $210/$20
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
TinkerTime Engineering-- Grades K-2nd
Teacher: Lisa Bacu
This class will have a two year cycle.
We’re tinkering with a purpose and a plan! Students will be challenged to solve real life problems such as designing a prosthetic limb, building a safer bridge and designing and creating vehicles that zoom using the engineering design process. There’s plenty of room for creativity, imagination and fun while also learning basic engineering principals.
Annual Tuition & Class Fee: $310
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Creative Engineering Design-- Grades 3rd-6th
Teacher: Mrs. Bacu
This class will have a two year cycle.
In this inquiry-based STEM curriculum, students will be challenged to solve real-world problems involving physics, mechanical, chemical and civil engineering using the engineering design process. Students will learn to tackle problems and build prototypes in a systematic way in a team-based environment. We’ll encourage creativity, imagination, optimism and fun!
Annual Tuition & Class Fee: $310
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Lego Robotics/K'nex Creations-- Grades 3rd-6th
Teacher: Mrs. Kelli Reilman
Lego Robotics (Fall Focus)--Welcome to the world of robots! Using the WeDo 2.0 Lego Robotics system students will build various robots and then, using different sensors and inputs, program them to complete simple tasks. No previous robotic or programming experience is necessary.
K'nex Creations (spring focus)--Building, testing and interpreting results is the focus of this class. Using the K’Nex building systems various simple machines are explored, built, and tested. Then, the data is collected, analyzed and graphed. Students have a chance to think critically and draw conclusions based on class results.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $330/$40
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Aerospace Dimensions II - GRADES 7th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombough
Have you ever wondered about how rockets work, important aspects of outer space in relationship to flying spacecraft, and what life is like for astronauts living and working in space? This Aerospace class will help to answer those questions. This course will cover the history, principles, systems, and engines of rockets, space, stars, solar system, unmanned spacecraft, manned spacecraft, and living and working in space. Students will participate in many hands-on activities which will increase their knowledge of aerospace. While participating in these activities students will use an exacto knife, utility knife, hot glue guns, and other such tools. Aerospace 1 is not required to take this class.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $250/$35
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Exploring Engineering II - GRADES 7th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombough
Engineering covers a vast area of visualizing and coming up with ideas and innovations to create things for exploration or to help make man's life easier, better, or healthier. Join us for this class which will look into the 5 major engineering areas: chemical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering. Students will have the opportunity to construct, program, and create amongst the projects that will be in this class that touch on each of these areas of engineering. Students will be required to bring weekly a laptop or tablet with USB port for the second half of the year. Exploring Engineering 1 is not required to take this class.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $250/$75
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Inventors Class - GRADES 4th-6th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombough
In this inventor’s class, we will learn about some of the world’s greatest inventors and the wonderful inventions that they created to benefit mankind. Some of the inventors that will be learned about include Thomas Edison who created the light bulb, LaMarcus Thompson – Father of the Roller coaster- first Coney Island coaster, and Dr. Paul Marasco and other inventors of prosthetic limbs to name a few. In class we will try our hand at creating some projects such as a roller coaster, light bulb, mechanical arm, windmill, and a solar powered car. While participating in these activities students will use an exacto knife, utility knife, hot glue guns, and other such tools.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $250/$75
Fall 12 weeks--Spring 12 Weeks
Not offered 2022-2023
Astronomy--Grades 1st-3rd and 3rd-6th
Teacher: Stephanie Mackris
This hands on science class offers the students an introduction to the science of Astronomy. Topics to be investigated in this class include: all planets of our solar system, the sun, the moon, space rocks, stars and galaxies, and space travel. Each week there will be a hands on learning experience for the students. No book is required for this class. However, the course will follow Apologia's Exploring Creation with Astronomy (1st or 2nd Edition) as the main text for this class. Parents who want to reinforce or build upon topics studied in class can use this book as a resource.
Annual Tuition & Lab Fee $260/$50
Phy-Chem Grades 1st-3rd and 3rd-6th
Teacher: Mrs. Amy Fenhoff
This hands-on science class offers the students an introduction to the sciences of Chemistry and Physics. Topics to be investigated in this class include: types of matter, compound chemistry, mixtures, Newton's laws, gravity, forms of energy, sound, light, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, simple machines and much more. The abounding hands on activities and review will help students to understand the concepts presented during class. No book is required for this class, but the teacher will be utilizing Apologia's Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics as the main text resource for this class. Parents who want to reinforce or build upon topics at home as part of their science curriculum may want to purchase this book.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $270/$50
Physical Science/Integrated Chemistry and Physics - Grades 8th and up
Teacher: Sarah Iredale
Pre-Requisite or Concurrent: Pre-Algebra/Saxon 8/7
ICP is an introductory chemistry and physics course designed to spark interest while building a firm foundation for advanced science courses. Designed to prepare students for college, students will take notes on video lectures, study vocabulary, complete reading assignments and corresponding workbook pages. This will prepare them for the quarterly exam. In class review activities and hands-on labs (in place of video labs) will add the reinforcement each student needs. This is a great opportunity to focus on study methods and notetaking while enjoying a strong science program. Parents will need to purchase the digital course which offers the weekly lectures on DVD, print or order the workbook, utilize the internet textbook or choose your own. Visit www.diveintomath.com for Integrated Chemistry and Physics products.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $285/$75
(Fall Semester 12 Weeks),Spring Semester 16 Weeks)
Junior High Science - Earth and Space - Grades 7th-8th
Teacher: Sarah Iredale
Students will investigate Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Environmental Science with the goal of discovering the thoughts of the Creator through the ingenious structure and orderly function of His creation. Class time will review material and utilize hands-on activities to reinforce concepts. Each student will present one project to the class during the academic year. Review questions, worksheets, and tests are part of this course. The tutor will grade tests but only review homework for completeness. Parents are expected supervise and correct homework; thus, it is essential to purchase the Answer Key booklet.
Please note that 2nd and 3rd editions of A Beka's Jr High Earth and Space materials are available. Either edition is acceptable for class because the content is aligned; however, class materials must be from one or the other edition. Please do not mix or match the resources as the syllabus corresponds to a specific edition.
Parents should purchase the following four resources published by A Beka:
- Science: Earth and Space Text
- Science: Earth and Science Activity Book
- Science: Earth and Space Test Book
- Science: Earth and Space Answer Key
Students will also need:
- a 3-ring binder
- spiral notebook or sheets of paper for note-taking
Annual Tuition & Class Fee: $295/$50
Fall Semester 12 weeks/Spring Semester 16 weeks
HEALTH -- Grades 9th-12th
Teacher: Kristin Leggett
Health is a Shortened Full Year Course. Health meets for 24 weeks (12 in the Fall + 12 in the Spring) to fulfill the Ohio Graduation Requirement.
This health class will encompass all aspects of health, including physical, mental, spiritual, and social, from a conservative Christian World view. Students will participate in classroom discussions, group projects, and hands on applications. Expect to get up out of the seat on occasion! Homework will amount to about 1 hour a week, mostly reading text and preparing for weekly assignments, all of which will incorporate God’s perspective. Activities may include class presentations, personal budgeting, career explorations, personality examination, and more. Tests will be given and grades assigned. Opportunity for CPR certification and first aid may be made available for an additional fee. Parents will need to purchase the Total Health: Choices for a Winning Lifesyle by Susan Boe text.
High School Anatomy and Physiology - Grades 9th-12th
Completion of High School Biology and Chemistry is recommended prior to taking his course.
Teacher: Dena Martinelli
The design of the human body is unique and ingeniously designed by God. The basic anatomy and physiology in each of the 11 body systems will be explored. A close look at the different organs and structures will be examined through a hands-on approach supplemented with charts, diagrams, models and text. Come discover the interwoven complexity of the human body. Parents will need to purchase the Apologia The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made text--ISBN#9781932012095, companion Solutions Manual-- ISBN#9781932012101, and the Anatomy Coloring Book-- ISBN#9780805350869. All three resources are necessary for the course.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
(Fall Semester 12 Weeks, Spring Semester 16 Weeks)
High School Physics - Grades 10th-12th
Teacher: Amy Fenhoff
Pre-requisite: Algebra I and Geometry: All students need to be comfortable solving for "x", understand trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, and tangent) and be able to apply the Pythagorean Theorem (right triangle: a2 + b2 = c2)
This course provides an introduction to concepts in physics at the high school level and is designed to supplement the Apologia textbook Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Edition. Topics to be explored include: motion in one dimension, free fall, two dimensional vectors, motion in two dimensions, Newton's laws, applications of Newtons second law, uniform circular motion and gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, geometric optics, Coulomb's Law, electrical potential, electric circuits, and magnetism. Students will have weekly reading assignments and will be expected to work problems in the textbook independently prior to class each week. Lectures will expand on topics learned from the textbook and will incorporate real life examples when appropriate. There will be weekly hands-on learning experiences in the classroom as well. course will be taught on a college preparatory level.
1. Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Edition Text
ISBN: 978-1-932012-42-2
2. Apologias Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Edition Solutions and Tests
ISBN: 978-1-932012-43-9
3. 1.5 or 2-inch binder
4. Scientific Calculator – please be sure student has a thorough understanding of the functions on the specific calculator that you purchase – there are many good tutorials online to aid with this
5. 2 pocket folder (that fits into the binder)
There is also an audio-book version of the text for those students that are auditory learners. If this audio-book version is purchased, the text needs to be purchased as well for weekly homework assignments.
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $295/$75
Fall Semester 12 weeks/Spring Semester 16 weeks
Aerospace Dimensions I - GRADES 7th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombough
Learning more about aerospace and flight are the goals of this class. Students will be introduced to what flight is and the factors involved with making flight possible, the atmosphere in regards to flight, and flight in regards to aircraft systems – engines and cockpit controls, and airports – operating and air traffic control. Besides learning these basics of flight, students will participate in hands-on activities which will increase their aerospace knowledge. In creating these different projects, students will be using hot glue guns, Exacto knives, and other such tools.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $250/$35
Exploring Engineering I - GRADES 7th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombough
his class is designed to engage students and to allow for exploring different areas of science, technology, and engineering using the Hacking STEM inquiry and project-based activities curriculum. Students will inquire into some of the following activities lemon battery, light quilt, solar house, sensor building, telegraph, robotic hand, and Astro sock. At the end of the year, they will be allowed a tinker day of their own to utilize their critical thinking skills to design and create their own “human” experiment. In creating these different projects, students will be using hot glue guns, Exacto knives, and other such tools.
AnnualTuition and Class Fee: $250/$75
SCIENCE APPLICATION
Bits to Bots-- Grades 4th & Up
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Ultimate inventive experience using electronic building blocks to design and create several different kinds of operating bots that do a variety of engineering and daily functions. Campers can choose from hundreds of bot projects to solve a variety of challenges.
Semester Tuition: $165
Aerospace Engineering - Up, Up, and Away -- Grades 4th & Up
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Students use the engineering design process to design, create, test, and refine a variety of flying and traveling machines. Shock absorbing systems designed to protect astronauts in a lunar vehicle, create their own air and water powered rocket systems. Students create a myriad of models that they get to keep and take home. This 12 week class consists of activities that promote invention challenges like: inventing devices to launch a variety of materials its literally a blast, game invention, devices to help the environment, new inventive machines to solve a myriad of challenges both on earth and in space.
Semester Tuition: $165
Advanced Engineering I/II -- Grades 4th & Up
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
This program offers animals, bots and creatures galore that have never been seen before. All builds are adaptable to use motorized elements and there is an opportunity for students to create their own fabulous creatures and preview them to the class. This program is for builders who dare to venture into creation , innovation and design.
Advanced Engineering Design I - Students will build never before seen animals, inventions and design challenges not typically seen in traditional Lego builds. Students use Lego motors and battery packs.
Advanced Engineering Design 2 - Wheeled Wonder Machines Using Technic Lego elements students build a variety of wheeled machines powered by Lego motors.
Semester Tuition $165
LEGO ROBOTICS II/III -Grades 4th and UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
In this class, students will learn more about RCX chip technology and programming robots. They will apply Math and Science to real world situations at HELP to teach a HANDS ON LEGO ROBOTICS 3 class. Students will learn even MORE about RCX chip technology and programming their robots. They will have a great time pairing the robots off to compete against one another. Drake Planetarium brings their mobile LEGO lab to HELP Homeschool.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed LEGO Robotics I and II. THIS CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM.
Semester Tuition $170
CRAZY CONTRAPTIONS Grades 3rd and UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Participants will build DaVinci machines and the wildest working contraptions to compete in coliseum type games. From catapults to football launchers, siege machines, ping pong poppers, and spaghetti choppers to racing machines. Defend the fortress and compete in your own warrior games. A great precursor to Lego Robotics. THIS CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM.
DaVinci Machines & Medieval Castles/Weaponry- 5th and UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Students will build various machines invented by Leonardo DaVinci (1452-1519). These include his rotating bridge, odometer, and file maker. Students will also learn about medieval castle construction and various siege machines such as catapults, trebuchets, and ballista. Using legos, k'nex, popsicle sticks, and other crazy materials, this series of fun projects makes history come alive! This CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM
LEGO ROBOTICS I- Grades 4 and UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
This program provides the basics of mechanical engineering to design a variety of working robots and their accessories. Teams will build working models, and will experiment with flying monkeys, mars rovers, and sumo wrestler competitions. Drake Planetarium brings their mobile LEGO lab to HELP Homeschool. THIS CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM.
Semester Tuition $170
Power Science-- Grades 4th & UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Topics included in this fast paced program are Chemistry Fun, Engineering, Rocketry, Archeology Dig and Universe Blast. Each week, a different career will be featured along with the coolest hands-on sciences. THIS CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - GRADES 4TH AND UP
DaVinci Machines & Medieval Castles/Weaponry- 5th and UP
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Students will build various machines invented by Leonardo DaVinci (1452-1519). These include his rotating bridge, odometer, and file maker. Students will also learn about medieval castle construction and various siege machines such as catapults, trebuchets, and ballista. Using legos, k'nex, popsicle sticks, and other crazy materials, this series of fun projects makes history come alive! This CLASS HAS A NO REFUND POLICY AS ALL FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE TO DRAKE PLANETARIUM
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING/PLANET QUEST- Grades 4th & Up
FALL SEMESTER ONLY
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
From planet destinations beyond our solar system to inventing a habitable structure for a specific environment. Students design prototypes to enter the atmosphere of the distant planet to designing other types of flying machines that will work on our new planet site. Experimental design so that all food and water will be produced on the new planet’s surface. Development of robots to handle daily tasks to long range plan of creating robots that will support a multitude of daily tasks. Twelve weeks of engineering exploration and fun.
Tuition Per Semester $165
BOT WORLD -- Grades 4th & Up
FALL SEMESTER ONLY
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Students use a variety of materials to program,build and add electronics for an entire 12 weeks of robot engineering fun and design their own working robots as well as use Scratch programming and coding. Each day campers learn a new way to program their Bot to solve hundreds of project challenges.End of the week show and tell and programming wars.
Tuition Per Semester $165
VIDEO GAME DESIGN -- Grades 4th & Up
SPRING SEMESTER ONLY
Title: Video Game Design
Students will be using comprehensive tools that allow users to create 2D games without any prior programming and coding knowledge. Students will be elementary Flash, Python and Scratch technology in order to give participants a working knowledge of the basics so they can build their game making skill set. Students get to pick their own game-making software that will suit their level and they will need to bring their own Android or IOS device. Teams will be creating video games of their own design.
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Tuition Per Semester $165
ZOO BOT - Grades 4th & Up
SPRING SEMESTER ONLY
Teacher: Drake Planetarium
Students expand their programming skills using NXT chip technology. Students design their own unique robots and program for a multi-obstacle course with various tricks.
Tuition Per Semester $165
High School K'nex Coaster Physics - GRADES 9th-12th
Teacher: JoAnn Stombaugh
This class is a hands-on, student-inquiry approach to understanding physics. Each lab will utilize the 5E model of inquiry: Enquiry, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate. Students will work in cooperative lab groups to build and explore the physics behind a variety of roller coasters. They will learn how to approach science as an inquiry and how mathematics is a valuable tool in science. Through their lab groups they'll learn how to keep a lab journal, analyze data, and control variables. The class is heavy in student participation and promises to be engaging.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Composition book, Scientific Calculator or app (optional)
Annual Tuition and Class Fee: $240/$80
(Fall Tuition and Class Fee: $120/$40 -- 12 Weeks)
(Spring Tuition and Class Fee: $120/$40 -- 12 Weeks)