Biology

Description: A college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it provides the students with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, a complete survey of three of the five kingdoms in Creation, and ecosystems. Students will be expected to be well-prepared for class each week and to be actively engaged in the learning process. This class is a minds-on classroom where Biology students will analyze, find answers, work with science vocabulary, locate information, debate, complete labs and dissections, discuss, model concepts, write-to-learn, partner with other students, and communicate findings to each other.

Tutor: Tami Clough

Length: Full Year

Level: 9th – 12th grade

Prerequisite: Interest in learning more about Biological science

Homework:4-5 hours per week

Text: (To be purchased by parents) Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition , by Dr. Jay Wile, (text MUST be 2nd edition) and Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition, Solutions Manual, Apologia. 1-888-524-4724 or www.apologia.com.

Students should bring: spiral notebook, 3-ring (1-½ ") binder with 4 dividers marked "Class Notes," "Homework," "Lab Experiments," and "Quizzes and Tests."

Additional Required Supplies: 3 sets of index cards (any kind) and an index card storage box

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies. *A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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Chemistry

Description: This course is designed to be a high school chemistry course that gives the student a good foundation in chemistry in order to prepare him or her for a college-level course. In order to understand this text, the student needs to have completed Algebra I and should have access to a scientific calculator. The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, equilibrium and organic chemistry. Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a tough university chemistry course. Hopefully, they will also gain an appreciation for chemistry around them in their every day lives.

Tutor: Laura Glassel

Length: Full Year

Level: 10th – 12th

Prerequisite: Completed Algebra I

Homework:: Reading, questions & tests--approximately 4 hours per week

Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents)-- Exploring Creation with Chemistry, second edition (text MUST be 2nd edition) by Dr. Jay Wile, and test booklet. Apologia. 1-888-524-4724.

Students should bring: 3-ring (1-½ ") binder, paper, and a calculator to class

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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General

Description: This is an Apologia course designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences. Whereas 1st semester covered the first 8 chapters of the text (including general science foundations and past life), 2nd semester covers the last 8 chapters, which are on current life (including characteristics and taxonomy of life, and various systems within the human body). 2nd semester can be considered life science, and is an introduction to biology.

Note: The 2nd semester stands alone, and can easily be taken without taking the first semester.

The text is written in a nice conversational style, and recognizes God's handiwork. Most labs in the text are done in class, either hands-on or as demos. Class time also includes lectures/discussion emphasizing main points from each chapter. Follow-up emails will be sent after each class, clarifying homework and other notes. Students are expected to complete chapter reading, lab reports, study guide questions, and chapter tests at home. These are collected and scores entered into a spreadsheet. The last day of the semester includes taking an in-class final test on chapters 9-16 and a fun extra credit competition (e.g. mouse trap car contest). Students must keep up with reading and homework in order to fully comprehend the material and to be prepared for in-class activities. Binders should be divided into four sections: notes and on-your-own questions, study guide questions, lab experiments, and tests. Students who do not have a lot of experience taking tests which require them to truly master the course material might have trouble with this course at first. However, the study skills required for this course are absolutely essential for high school and beyond.

Tutor: Mike Thorud

Length: Full Year

Level: 7th - 9th grade,

Prerequisite: None

Homework:: Reading, lab reports, questions, & tests--approximately 2 - 5 hours per week

Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile, along with solutions and test book. Can be ordered from the publisher, Apologia at 1-888-524-4724. Or might find it cheaper at www.christianbook.com or elsewhere. An optional multimedia companion CD is also available (some video clips from it will be shown in class, so your own copy is not really necessary).

Students should bring: 3-ring (1-½ ") binder with paper (or notebook with tear-out perforations), pens, pencils, and a ruler to class. A basic calculator is needed only for Chapter 4.

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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Nutritional Health

Description: This is a science course designed to give the student an in-depth understanding of food and how it relates to their body nutritionally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. We will read and discuss topics to include: how to develop good eating habits, importance of exercise and fitness, preventing diseases and food related diseases. We will also discuss hot topics that include genetically modified foods, food safety and health standards, politics of the food industry and government standards. Students will be required to read Chew on This by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson and research given topics to share in class.

Tutor: Kathy Koch

Length: Full Year

Level:7th – 10th grade

Prerequisite: None

Homework:: 4-5 hours week

Students should bring: pencil and paper

Text Requirement:(To be purchased by parents)-- Chew on This by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson. Binder, handouts and in class experiments included in supply fee.

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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Physical

Description: A systematic introduction to science designed primarily for grades 8th - 10th. Topics include the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, and physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. Lab experiments, application problems and tests included. Students must keep up with reading and homework in order to fully comprehend the material and to be prepared for lectures, class discussions and experiments.

Tutor: Laura Glassel

Length: Full Year

Level: 8th – 10th

Prerequisite: Algebra I (can be taken concurrently) and Apologia General Science (or equivalent science course)

Homework:: 3-4 hours per week

Text Requirement:(To be purchased by parents) Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile, (text MUST be 2nd edition). Apologia 1-888-524-4724 or www.apologia.com

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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Physics for the Liberal Arts

Description: This course is designed to be a first level high school physics course. Laura Glassel believes that physics can be fun and interesting, and that students who are not in love with math can still be amazed at the concepts in physics. She understands that not every student aspires to be a physicist and those who do are probably taking physics at a college through the PSEO program. Laura has geared this course to those who want physics on their high school transcript without the overwhelming barrage of the complicated math, and with the goal of getting students to appreciate physics around them in their daily lives (including how physics is at work in all the rides at Valley Fair)!

Tutor: Laura Glassel

Length: Full Year

Level: 11th – 12th

Prerequisite: Completed Algebra I and Geometry

Homework: Reading, questions & tests--approximately 4 hours per week

Text Requirement: (To be purchased by parents) Physics for Aviation, by Noel Dreska and Leonard Weisenthal. ISBN# 0-89100-411-4. Available from jeppesen.com or amazon.com for $21.95.

Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies.*A tuition payment will also be required for the second semester of this class.
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