Class Descriptions 2016-2017 Academic Year LAF Co-op classes will be held at Grace Fellowship Church in Shrewsbury on Thursdays from 9:00am3:20pm. We will have offerings for students in grades PreK-12. We will have three sessions, two 10 weeks and one 8 weeks long. Please see below for exact dates: Session 1 (Fall): Sept 15 to Nov 17 (Make-up:Dec 1) ) Session 2 (Winter): Jan 5 to Mar 9 (Make-up date: Mar 16) Session 3 (Spring): Mar 23 to May 11 (Make-up: May 18) The church has been very gracious to provide us space for a full day of classes each week during our 28 weeks in session next year. While they do not expect that cancellations by Grace Fellowship will occur, they have reserved the right to cancel our classes on a particular day if a ministry event comes up that would require use of the entire facility. They will provide a two week notice if a cancellation is needed in order to meet the overall facility needs of the church. If this happens, we will use a make-up day to reschedule the classes missed. There is an annual enrollment fee of $33 for the first student and another $10 for each additional student, i.e. enrollment fee total for two students is $43, for 3 students is $53, etc.. For most families, this is a considerable savings compared to last year. The fee will cover the cost of website maintenance, liability insurance and other administrative expenses. The enrollment fee is due by Thursday, May 19, 2016 in cash or money order and is non-refundable even if you decide to withdraw students from classes. The new administrative team has done everything possible to keep costs to a minimum. We hope to have registration available for current families by early April. Please see individual class descriptions for a list of class and materials fees required for each course. These fees vary based on instructor and materials involved. There is a possiblity that the class fee per student per class may increase by $0.25 depending on payment method (this will be determinded by the time registration opens).

Please see the page below for our list of class descriptions.

Middle School (6th-8th Grades) 9:00-9:50 am - 1st Period Choir (1-8th Grades): Join us as we explore the joy of singing. We'll be covering some great music as the kids learn the basics of singing well. We'll even learn some songs with parts beginning with singing in rounds. Students will just need a folder to keep song lyrics and any music needed for the class. Instructor: Pauline Williams Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 25 students Class Time: 9:00-9:50am (1st period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session) LEGO Robotics (6th 8th ): Session 1: Model Designer How do LEGO brick model-designers come up with their ideas? Where do they begin, and how do the ideas go from concept to completion? This class will explore the creative process of model design. Students will learn the function of different components and discover how those components can work together to create all kinds of solid structures and moving parts. Session 2: WeDo - Jr. Programming How would you like to turn your next LEGO creation into a robot, programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do? The Bricks 4 Kidz new WeDo Junior Robotics course offers all the fun of building with LEGO bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Using drag-anddrop icon-based software, WeDo software provides an introduction into the world of computerprogramming and robotics that will equip children to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. Session 3: Mindstorm Mania The hottest selling LEGO brand, Mindstorm combines classic LEGO building with the world of robotics, using motors, sensors and software. You'll learn how to design and program your LEGO 'bots that can perform all kinds of tasks! Mindstorm software lets you place icons in sequence to design the commands you want. It's easy to learn and teaches basic programming logic. This course is a fun and challenging introduction to the world of robotics for the advanced LEGO(R) enthusiast! Instructor: Eric Morris Enrollment: Minimum 6 students and Maximum 16 students Class Time: 9:00-9:50am (1st period) Cost: $12 per student, per class ($120 for a 10 week session and $96 for an 8 week session)

Speech/Debate (8th-12th Grades): Every generation is impacted by speech. Through a speech, the Civil Rights movement was born. Through a speech, the Berlin Wall was torn down. Through a speech, the heart of a nation was touched after America's bloodiest battle. Words have the power to effect change, persuade, and educate. They have the power to inform and to mislead. Words are powerful, but the right words, delivered in the right way have the power to change the course of human events. This class will teach your student to craft a speech with meaningful words that will inform, educate, and persuade. Students will learn how to prepare and research both sides of a debate so that they will be able to argue both sides to the best of their ability. This class will be a research intensive class. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Instructor: Zachary Vincent Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 9:00-9:50am (1st period) Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session)

10:00-10:50 am - 2nd Period Biology (8th-12th Grades): Students will use Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology (2nd ed.) During this course students will study the sixteen modules in the book covering cells (structure and function), Unicellular organisms, genetics, ecology, insects, plants, reptiles, mammals, and more. Students will participate in hands-on labs. There will be dissections (frog, perch, crayfish, grasshopper, earthworm) and labs with living organisms. Students will learn proper use of a microscope and slide preparation while having the opportunity to view live protozoa. Along with class discussions and labs the students will also participate in lab practicums and presentations. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Required text: Apologia's Exploring Creation With Biology (2nd Edition) Instructor: Erin Dickson Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 10:00-11:50am (2nd and 3rd period) ** Materials Fee: $48 per student, per year Cost: $11 per student, per class (note that this covers 2 class periods) ($110 for a 10 week session and $88 for an 8 week session) **Required supplies: Apologia's Exploring Creation With Biology (2nd Edition), 1/2" binder with 16 dividers and notebook paper, goggles, and a pack of 10 pairs of dissecting gloves (any non-latex plastic glove sized to fit your student’s hands).

Broadway Review (6th-12th Grades) Session 1: This class will allow students to explore singing and acting scenes from several Broadway musicals. No experience is necessary and the scenes and songs will be chosen based on the abilities of those taking the class. Weekly assignments will also be given that allow the students to learn more about various shows and their composers. Performance opportunities will be made available as well. Instructor: Pauline Williams Enrollment: Minimum 6 students and Maximum 25 students Class Time: 10:00 -10:50am (2nd period) Materials Fee: $20 per student, per year Cost: $6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session) Civics (6th- 8th Grades) Session 1: Class decription How are president's elected? Who makes the decisions in our country? What are our foundational freedoms as US citizens? What are our responsibilities as US citizens? We will discover the answers to these and other questions during this 10-week study of civics. Topics will include the history and structure of American government, the Presidential election and the Electoral College, America's founding documents, and civic duties. Classroom instruction will include discussions, readings and analysis of founding documents, videos, small group activities, and student research/presentations. If possible, an optional field trip to the PA State Capitol building. Instructor: Becky Repp Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 14 students Class Time: 10:00-10:50 am (2nd period) Materials Fee: $15 per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session) Drama – Bringing the Stage to Life (6th-12th Grades) Session 2 and 3: Everyone likes to be entertained. Whether it be sports, TV, movies, or the theatre, we like to be swept away from our mundane world and journy into the unknown. We love to be enamoured with stories, dazzeled by the lights, and drawn into each character's emotion. But the world that theatre creates does not just happen overnight. The lights don't magically set the mood, the actors and actresses don't magically hit their mark. The end result is months and months of preparation for both players and staff. See what it takes to take a script and make it come alive, from production to stage presence. Join us on this wonderful journey to bring the stage to life. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS (this is a two session class). Instructor: Zachary Vincent Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 25 students Class Time: 10:00 -10:50am (2nd period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year

Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session) Geography (6th- 8th Grades) Session 2 and 3: Join us as we explore the globe! In this class, we will study how geography affects economics, politics, religion, and cultures. We will do mapping activities, learn to sketch the world, research and present on a country and more! This class will include homework most weeks. Student book needed is to be determined. The instructor will use "Hands-On Geography" by Maggie Hogan, as one of the primary sources, which is written from a Christian perspective. (This book is NOT needed for students.) Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS (this is a two session class). Instructor: Becky Repp Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 14 students Class Time: 10:00-10:50 am (2nd period) Materials Fee: $20 per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session)

11:00-11:50 am - 3rd Period Dance (4th-8th Grades): Session 1 – Shake, Wiggle and Move (Modern) A dance class for the person who wants to shake, wiggle and move with purpose. Everyone is a dancer, it is just that some people don’t realize it yet. The students will work within the art of modern dance music and movement to build strength, confidence, and a love of dance. An introduction into modern dance history and vocabulary is also presented in this unit. Each student should come prepared to dance and have water bottle with them. An end of the unit presentation will be presented by the students to show what they have learned. Session 2 – Shake, Wiggle and Move (Ballet) A dance class for the person who wants to shake, wiggle and move with purpose. Everyone is a dancer, it is just that some people don’t realize it yet. The students will work within the art of ballet music and movement to build strength, confidence, and a love of dance. An introduction into ballet history and vocabulary is also presented in this unit. Each student should come prepared to dance and have water bottle with them. An end of the unit presentation will be presented by the students to show what they have learned. Session 3 – Shake, Wiggle and Move (Jazz) A dance class for the person who wants to shake, wiggle and move with purpose. Everyone is a dancer, it is just that some people don’t realize it yet. The students will work within the art of classic dance music and movement to build strength, confidence, and a love of dance. An introduction into jazz dance history and vocabulary is also presented in this unit. Each student

should come prepared to dance and have water bottle with them. An end of the unit presentation will be presented by the students to show what they have learned. Instructor: Warkenda Williams-Casey Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 25 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (1st period) Cost: $6.50 per student, per class ($65 for a 10 week session and $52 for an 8 week session) Intermediate Art (8th-12th Grades): This class is geared for the student who either have taken Foundations of Art or has some drawing background but there is also room for advanced students since Mr. Z works with each student at their level. If you have questions about placement Mr. Z would be happy to take a look at some of your student's work to see if this is the right class for them. The objectives of this course are: * To identify and further develop creative skills that consistently result in desired visual compositions. * To identify and apply a variety of painterly materials and techniques that may begin to develop into a personal style and expressive visual statements * To begin a personal portfolio of art that shows growth in craftsmanship and technique in a variety of materials. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Note on Supplies: Students will be expected to bring their own art supplies with them to class each week. The instructor will let everyone know what is needed during the first class. Additional materials may be required as the students’ move through various skills throughout the school year. Students should be expected to spend approximately $20 per session on art supplies to use in class and to build up their collection (which they will be able to keep and use once the class ends). Some creative students may already possess some of the required supplies. If they do not, the instructor will provide suggestions on where to find supplies at the best price, as well as encourage the use of coupons and sale prices at various art/craft supply stores, such as Michael’s, AC Moore, etc. The students informed visits to the art/craft store is part of the learning experience. The majority of painting supplies will not be needed until after Christmas (great ideas for gift items). Instructor: Ronald Zalvidar Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 12 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (3rd period) Cost: $6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session) Lit N' Comp (6th- 8th Grades): Combining my favorite things, this class will provide good literature and composition practice for the middle school student. We will read The First Woman Doctor by Baker and

then write a biographical sketch. The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian will set the stage for a fantasy unit and in response, the students will write a story with grand imagination featuring animals. After reading the story of those who fight wildfires, Fire in Their Eyes, the students will research an occupation and essay about facets of that job. The last unit will be historical fiction so our writing response will be a story or play with an historical character and setting. In the spring, we will share our favorite children's story while we write and illustrate a storybook. Instructor: Jan Null Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 18 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (3rd period) Cost: $ 6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session) Make Your Own Movie (6th-12th Grades) Session 2 and 3: Students will write a script with a group and then act out, film and edit their own movie. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS (this is a two session class). Instructor: Holly Tymes Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 15 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (3rd period) Materials Fee: per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session) Website Design (6th-12th Grades) Session 1: Students will develop their own blog. They will learn layout, design and blog writing skills. Instructor: Holly Tymes Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 15 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (3rd period) Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session) Writing (8th-12th Grades): Abraham Lincoln, when meeting Harriet Beecher Stowe, is reportedly to have said, "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war!" Stories have the potential to change the lives of everyone that read them. Timeless classics like Uncle Tom's Cabin, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Chronicles of Narnia have changed the face of the world. This class will explore what it takes to write a good story. We will explore the form of the story, the formation of character, the relationship between the anagonist and the protagonist. We will explore the use of simile and metaphor through both story form and poetry. This class is writing intensive. Students should excpect to write in a journal every class, write three to five page stories by the time class has finished.

Session 1 – Creative See above. Further description still to come. Session 2 – Research Students will be expected produce a final 6-9 page research paper. Further decription still to come. Session 3 – Essay, poetry Further description still to come. Instructor: Zachary Vincent Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 15 students Class Time: 11:00-11:50am (3rd period) Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session)

12:30-1:20 pm - 4th Period Art (3rd -6th): Creativity will abound as the upper elementary students explore new artistic pursuits including batik, knotting, and aluminum foil art. We will transform a straw hat into a scarecrow door decoration for fall. This class will include a hand sewing project, sketching with charcoal and more. Join us for these messy but amazing projects of artistic expression. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Instructor: Jan Null Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 18 students Class Time: 12:30-1:20 pm (4th period) Materials Fee: $5 per student, per year Cost: $6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session) Art – new class (3rd -6th Grades): Students will work in a variety of mediums which may include watercolor and acrylic paints, clay, mosiac tiles, etc. Lessons are taught in a fun, creative environment that encourages students to enjoy the process of creating unique art. The program encourages individual expression while teaching new skills, ideas and techniques. The art class is designed to meet the needs of both beginner and intermediate students up to 12 years old. Materials, art concepts and techniques are carefully selected according to the age and ability of the student. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class).

Instructor: Molly Adler Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 18 students Class Time: 12:30-1:20 pm (4th period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per session Cost: $7 per student, per class ($70 for a 10 week session and $56 for an 8 week session) Foundations of Art (6th-12th Grades): The objectives of this course are: * To give the young artist a comprehensive understanding of the creative visual process. * To identify and use the Principles of Design in a variety of media so the student can select, after a wide choice of experiences, the materials they are most comfortable using. * To identify and use the Elements of Art including color, primarily but not exclusively with dry media, leading to some fundamentals of painting. * To apply and develop creative skills that result in desired visual compositions. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Note on Supplies: Students will be expected to bring their own art supplies with them to class each week. The instructor will let everyone know what is needed during the first class. Additional materials may be required as the students’ move through various skills throughout the school year. Students should be expected to spend approximately $20 per session on art supplies to use in class and to build up their collection (which they will be able to keep and use once the class ends). Some creative students may already possess some of the required supplies. If they do not, the instructor will provide suggestions on where to find supplies at the best price, as well as encourage the use of coupons and sale prices at various art/craft supply stores, such as Michael’s, AC Moore, etc. The students informed visits to the art/craft store is part of the learning experience. The majority of painting supplies will not be needed until after Christmas (great ideas for gift items). Instructor: Ronald Zaldivar Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 12 students Class Time: 12:30-1:20 pm (4th period) Cost: $6 per student, per class ($60 for a 10 week session and $48 for an 8 week session)

World History - Modern (6th-8th Grades): Class decription We will study the 20th century history of Europe, Asia and Africa. We will study the most important current historical events of each continent using handouts, maps, videos and outside reading. Geography as well as history will be covered for each continent through map work, class debates, outlines, and projects. Students will be notified about a textbook at a future date. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class).

Instructor: Christy Cornwell Enrollment: Minimum 8 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 12:30-2:20 pm (4st period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session)

1:30-2:20 pm - 5th Period American History through Literature (6th-8th Grades): Session 1 We will study early American history through reading the Rush Revere books written by Rush and Kathryn Limbaugh and other historical novels. The students will be expected to read at home, then in class we will discuss the assigned reading, focusing especially on the historical characters and events. We will complete some activities related to the books in class, there may be a writing assignment or an oral presentation if time allows. The main focus will be the enjoyment of exploring and learning more about our exceptional history. The students will be expected to do some reading or research outside of class, allowing us to explore history more in depth while still having fun with it. This session will include Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims and Calico Captive. Session 2 We will study colonial American history through reading the Rush Revere books written by Rush and Kathryn Limbaugh and other historical novels. These will also be supplemented by additonal books, poems, or readings. The students will be expected to read at home, then in class we will discuss the assigned reading, focusing especially on the historical characters and events. We will complete some activities related to the books in class, there may be a writing assignment or an oral presentation if time allows. The main focus will be the enjoyment of exploring and learning more about our exceptional history. The students will be expected to do some reading or research outside of class, allowing us to explore history more in depth while still having fun with it. This session will include Rush Revere and First Patriots, Rush Revere and the American Revolution, and Red Thunder. Session 3 We will study American history through reading the Rush Revere books written by Rush and Kathryn Limbaugh and other historical novels. These will also be supplemented by additonal books, poems, or readings. The students will be expected to read at home, then in class we will discuss the assigned reading, focusing especially on the historical characters and events. We will complete some activities related to the books in class, there may be a writing assignment or an oral presentation if time allows. The main focus will be the enjoyment of exploring and learning more about our exceptional history. The students will be expected to do some reading or research outside of class, allowing us to explore history more in depth while still having fun with it. This session will include Rush Revere and the Star Spangled Banner, and

Rifles for Watie. Instructor: BeckiJo Disney Enrollment: Minimum 6 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 1:30-2:20 pm (5th period) Materials Fee: (This is included in the $7.25 fee) Cost: $7.25 per student, per class ($72.50 for a 10 week session and $58 for an 8 week session) **The instructor is contacting the Limbaughs in hopes of receiving either a discount on the books or a donation of the books** Parents will be notified about additional books that are necessary for this class well in advance of each session. Civics (8th-12th Grades): I would like to teach this course by using the US Constitution. We will explore each article covering the executive, legislative and judicial branches. We will also follow/study the current presidential election. The class will participate in it's own elections, judicial trials, and legislative sessions using the requirements and duties spelled out in the US Constitution. There will be no textbook, I will use mostly handouts, newspapers, news reports, and outside reading. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Instructor: Christy Cornwell Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 1:30-2:20 pm (5th period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session) Engineering Projects (6th-12th Grades): The objective of the Engineering Projects course is to increase student awareness and motivation for the study of engineering through the use of hands-on engineering projects. The following outline can be modified to meet time constraints, student readiness level, materials access, etc. Define ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY *Define the 9 Core Technologies (Structural, Optical, Fluid, Thermal, Biotechnology, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Material) *Define the 5 Impacts of Technology (Social, Political, Economic, Cultural, Environmental) *Learn Morse Code, the first digital form of long-range communication. Note: Although Morse Code is no longer in wide use today, it symbolizes a method of binary digital communication, i.e. it uses only 2 symbols (dot, dash) to convey any and all necessary information! *Cryptology : code making and code breaking. In today's world, information is regularly 'encrypted', especially information that is sent and received by computer.

*Analysis of the Arecibo Radio Telescope Message 1974 - The Arecibo message was sent into outer space in 1974 as a demonstration of how communication with other worlds could be done. The message was sent as a series of binary pulses which can be interpreted as ones and zeroes or dark and light. Each pulse represented a 'pixel' in the message. This same technology is used throughout the world today on computer screens, cell phone screens, etc. *Basic mechanical drawing skills including: measurement (English and metric), how to use a protractor, how to use a compass, etc. *How to draw three orthographic views of a 3D object (front, top, side) *How to draw an isometric view of a 3D object (looks 3D on paper) PROJECT LIST Construct a Sundial Construct an accurate Simple Pendulum to measure time Construct a sandglass for measuring time(eg. 3-minute timer, hourglass) Mr. Circuits project: Automatic Night Light – light comes on automatically in darkness Mr. Circuits project: Variable Speed Lights - lights blink alternately Mr. Circuits project: Morse Code Oscillator – produces dot and dash sounds Mr. Circuits project: Electronic Siren Electricity project: simple AM radio Rhombic Dodecahedron calendar project – a 3D calendar constructed of paper Construction of an ELLIPSE using only straight lines Construct an AlgebraTiles kit for each student, especially those in the Math & Logic class Design and construct a paper hot-air balloon Design and construct a paper kite Design and construct paper airplanes to maximize distance, time aloft, etc. Design and construct a flip-book animation (eg. Galloping horse, walking elephant, or new a nimation created by the student) Create 3D models based on the Math & Logic course study of 3D Geometry (eg. tetrahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, etc) Design and create puzzles

Note: It is highly recommended that you sign up for all 3 sessions but not required. Instructor: David Zolin Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 1:30-2:20 pm (5th period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $7 per student, per class ($70 for a 10 week session and $56 for an 8 week session) **Students should come to class equipped with writing instruments (pencil or pen), a ruler (English AND metric edges), and a notebook (looseleaf preferred, but spiral or composition is okay).

2:30-3:20 pm - 6th Period Anatomy & Physiology (6th -8th Grades): For this course student's will use the text Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology. During the 28 week course students will study 14 modules containing information from DNA and cell creation to the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, immune, and integumentary systems. This class will be hands on and filled with fun educational labs/activities each week that will stimulate all our your child's senses. All of the student's will use a variety of scientific tools including learning proper use of a microscope and slide preparation. There will be several projects during the year and opportunities to create both oral and computer generated presentations. This class will fully prepare your child for future upper level high school science courses. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Required text: Apologia's Exploring Creation With Human Anatomy and Physiology** Instructor: Erin Dickson Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 16 students Class Time: 2:30-3:20 pm (6th period) Materials Fee: $42 per student, per year Cost: $7.25 per student, per class ($72.50 for a 10 week session and $58 for an 8 week session) **Required Supplies: Apologia's Exploring Creation With Human Anatomy and Physiology By: Jeannie Fulbright, Notebooking Journal for Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1 -1/2"binder with 14 dividers and notebook paper, goggles, pack of 10 pairs dissecting gloves (any non-latex plastic glove sized to fit your student’s hands), colored pencils and scissors. Engineering Projects – new section (6th-12th Grades): The objective of the Engineering Projects course is to increase student awareness and motivation for the study of engineering through the use of hands-on engineering projects. The following outline can be modified to meet time constraints, student readiness level, materials access, etc. Define ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY *Define the 9 Core Technologies (Structural, Optical, Fluid, Thermal, Biotechnology, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Material) *Define the 5 Impacts of Technology (Social, Political, Economic, Cultural, Environmental) *Learn Morse Code, the first digital form of long-range communication. Note: Although Morse Code is no longer in wide use today, it symbolizes a method of binary digital communication, i.e. it uses only 2 symbols (dot, dash) to convey any and all necessary information! *Cryptology : code making and code breaking. In today's world, information is regularly 'encrypted', especially information that is sent and received by computer. *Analysis of the Arecibo Radio Telescope Message 1974 - The Arecibo message was sent into outer

space in 1974 as a demonstration of how communication with other worlds could be done. The message was sent as a series of binary pulses which can be interpreted as ones and zeroes or dark and light. Each pulse represented a 'pixel' in the message. This same technology is used throughout the world today on computer screens, cell phone screens, etc. *Basic mechanical drawing skills including: measurement (English and metric), how to use a protractor, how to use a compass, etc. *How to draw three orthographic views of a 3D object (front, top, side) *How to draw an isometric view of a 3D object (looks 3D on paper) PROJECT LIST Construct a Sundial Construct an accurate Simple Pendulum to measure time Construct a sandglass for measuring time(eg. 3-minute timer, hourglass) Mr. Circuits project: Automatic Night Light – light comes on automatically in darkness Mr. Circuits project: Variable Speed Lights - lights blink alternately Mr. Circuits project: Morse Code Oscillator – produces dot and dash sounds Mr. Circuits project: Electronic Siren Electricity project: simple AM radio Rhombic Dodecahedron calendar project – a 3D calendar constructed of paper Construction of an ELLIPSE using only straight lines Construct an AlgebraTiles kit for each student, especially those in the Math & Logic class Design and construct a paper hot-air balloon Design and construct a paper kite Design and construct paper airplanes to maximize distance, time aloft, etc. Design and construct a flip-book animation (eg. Galloping horse, walking elephant, or new a nimation created by the student) Create 3D models based on the Math & Logic course study of 3D Geometry (eg. tetrahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, etc) Design and create puzzles

Note: It is highly recommended that you sign up for all 3 sessions but not required. Instructor: David Zolin Enrollment: Minimum 10 students and Maximum 20 students Class Time: 1:30-2:20 pm (5th period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $7 per student, per class ($70 for a 10 week session and $56 for an 8 week session) **Students should come to class equipped with writing instruments (pencil or pen), a ruler (English AND metric edges), and a notebook (looseleaf preferred, but spiral or composition is okay). Sign Language I (6th-12th Grades): American Sign Language ASL1) Provides an introduction to ASL and Deaf culture. Students will develop basic syntactical knowledge of American Sign and basic vocabulary. The course will include games and activities to

reinforce learning. Note: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR STUDENT FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS (this is a year-long class). Requirements/texts: Signing Naturally Units 1-6 Student Set, ISBN: 978-1-58121-210-5 The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary, ISBN: 1-56368-043-2 Note: The Dictionary is recommended but not mandatory Video recording device (cell phone, webcam, camera or video camera) Note: Recordings will be no longer than 5 minutes Instructor: Brenda Davis Enrollment: Minimum 5 students and Maximum 15 students Class Time: 2:30-3:20 pm (6th period) Materials Fee: $10 per student, per year Cost: $6.25 per student, per class ($62.50 for a 10 week session and $50 for an 8 week session)