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Chemistry and Physics -Science for Grades 3rd-6th - Corinne Park

Chemistry and Physics Grades 3^rd-6^th grades – Corinne Park

Required time outside of class: 2 – 2.5 hrs. per week

Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics. Discover the electrifying, exhilarating and energetic world of chemistry and physics with the newest book in the Apologia Young Explorer Series. This course will bring shock and awe to your science studies as you investigate the wacky world of matter and energy. From atoms to Archimedes, nuclear energy to Newton’s Laws of Motion, sound to simple machines, and anything that turns on, lights up, or shocks you, you’ll discover the elements God used to create everything around you. Better yet, you’ll learn the interesting laws that govern the world He made and the physics that keep it in motion. With easy to understand explanations, interesting notebooking assignments, and a plethora of projects and experiments, Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics will bring back the joy of learning for everyone involved

Class is offered three times:

Gracepoint – (4- 6 gr.) Mondays at 2:15

Hope Church – (4– 6 gr.) Tuesdays at 10:30

(3-6 gr.) Tuesdays at 12:45

Each family will need to purchase the text Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics. Each student will also need the Notebooking Journal for Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (purchase the regular edition of the journal, not the junior edition). Siblings may share a text, but will each need their own notebooking journal.

Class tuition is $450 and can be split into 10 payments of $45 (due from July 2023 – April 2024). Lab fee is $40 and is due with the first payment. As we often turn students away, once you have reserved your space, there will be no refunds given after July 1.

Payment options (Indicate on your registration form which one you would like to use:

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (Jul 2023-Apr 2024) The 1^st payment dated July 1, due with registration, is $85 which includes the supply/lab fee. The remaining 9 checks are $45 each.

2) Set up auto payments with your bank to arrive at the 1st of the month

3) Pay for year by semester-1^st semester dated July 1($265), and 2^nd semester dated Dec 1 ($225).

Mail registration form and $85 (tuition and lab fee) to: Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road, Montgomery, TX 77316. Contact information is joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-770-5964.

Science Explorations - Grades 7th–8th - Anna Flournoy

Science Explorations – Grades 7^th-8^th – Anna Flournoy

Required time outside class: 2-3 hours per week

Textbook: None (all materials and handouts will be provided)

Science Explorations is a class meant for 7^th and 8^th grade students who may not be ready for General or Physical Science. It will be a hands-on, lab-based science class but with less intensity than the alternatives. However, Science Explorations is not meant to replace General or Physical Science. If your student takes Science Explorations as a 7th grader, then General Science would be 8th and Physical Science would be 9th. The year will be broken into roughly 5- six week long in depth units. Units will consist of the following:

Plate Tectonics: A series of earth science activities including models of erupting volcanoes, testing magma viscosity, and experiments with strike-slip faults and sea floor spreading illustrate the dynamic nature of earth’s crust. Students will conduct “research” at a variety of geological locations around the world, make observations, and draw conclusions.

Crime Scene Science: Students will use fingerprinting, chromatography, thread tests, powder tests, and DNA analysis to solve a “crime.” This unit will provide an overview to the science of forensics and is age appropriate.

Brain Games: From the Stroop Effect to optical illusions to learning about learning, students will appreciate just how amazing their brains are.

Environmental Detectives: Students will be presented with a fictional environmental “disaster.” They will consider multiple sources of pollution, conduct chemical and biological tests, and track changes in predator/prey relationships all to discover the interconnectedness of the natural world.

Electric Currents: Students will explore insulators, conductors, and simple closed circuits. They will read circuit diagrams, build circuits, and learn about series and parallel circuits.

This class will be offered on Tuesdays, 10:30-12, Hope Church

Tuition: $500 for the year, split into 10 payments of $50 (due July 2022 – April 2023) A lab fee of $35 AND a copy fee of $30 is due in July. There will be no refunds given after July 1^st.

Payment Options:

Zelle
Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (July 2022-April 2023)
Pay be semester ($250 due July 1, 2022 and $250 due December 1, 2022)
Check or cash month to month

Mail registration form and $115 (first month tuition + lab fee + copy fee) to:

Anna Flournoy

8412 King Arthurs Court

Montgomery, TX 77316

For more information, please feel free to contact me at (281) 732—0223 or anna_flournoy@comcast.net.

General Science/Lab (Apologia) - Grades 7th–8th - Anna Flournoy

Required time outside class 3-4 hrs. per week

Exploring Creation with General Science is meant to bridge the gap between the elementary sciences and upper level sciences. This course is a true “general” science course as its range of topics is broad. We will cover the basics and history of science, astronomy, the earth sciences, physics, chemistry, and biology. The text is divided into 14 modules so we will spend approximately 2 weeks per module.

Class time will primarily be spent conducting lab investigations and performing hands on experiments. Outside work will involve completing classwork, reading the text, and studying. (approximately 3 hours)

This class will use the 3^rd edition of Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science. (ISBN 9781946506573) The 2^nd edition is not compatible with the 3^rd edition. It is not necessary to buy anything other than the text.

This class will be offered on Tuesdays, at Hope Church.

Tuition: $500 for the year, split into 10 payments of $50 (due July 2021-April 2022). A lab fee of $35 is due in July. There will be no refunds given after July 1^st.

Payment options:

Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (July 2021-April 2022)
Pay by semester ($250 due July 1^,2021 and $250 due December 1, 2021).

Mail registration form and $85 (first month tuition + lab fee) to:

Anna Flournoy

8412 King Arthurs Court

Montgomery, TX 77316

For more information, please feel free to contact me at (281)732-0223 or anna_flournoy@comcast.net

Physical Science/Lab (Apologia) - Grades 8th-9th - Corinne Park

Required time outside of class – 3-4 hrs. per week

Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition Apologia book set with Solutions and Test Manual, Apologia has a 3rd Ed. that is not compatible with the 2nd Ed., so do not purchase that edition. Teacher has books available for rent if you would prefer that option. Apologia curriculum provides a detailed introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. Topics covered will be air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth, weather, motion, Newton’s laws, forces, sound, light and astrophysics. Class time will focus on experiments and discussion of the reading. Home assignments will include reading, answering questions, study guides and tests. Students will need a notebook for vocabulary, notes, study guides and lab reports.

Pre-requisite: Students should be studying pre-algebra or higher. General Science should be completed before Physical Science. If General Science was taken at TTC, student must have passed with a 75 or higher to show readiness for this course.

This class will be offered on Mondays, 8:45 -10:15 a.m. at Gracepoint. A second class will be 12:30-2:00 p.m. the same day at Gracepoint.

Tuition is $550 for the year, split into 10 payments of $55 (due Jul 2023-Apr 2024). A lab fee of $35 is due in July. As we often turn students away, once you have reserved your space, there will be no refunds given after July 1.

Payment options (Indicate on your registration form which one you would like to use):

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (Jul 2023-Apr 2024) The first check, dated July 1, is due with registration and should include the supply fee ($90). The remaining 9 checks are $55 each.

2) Set up auto payments with your bank to arrive at the 1st of the month. First payment of $90 is due with registration and remaining can be set up with your bank.

3) Pay for entire year by semester (fall semester ($310) dated July 1, and spring semester ($275) dated Dec 1).

Mail registration form and $90 ( tuition and lab fee) to: Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road, Montgomery, TX 77316.

Contact information is joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-770-5964.

Biology Lab – Grades 9th-12th, college preparatory – 2 hours – Karen Garza

Biology Lab – 9^th-12^th grade, college preparatory – 2 hours – Karen Garza

NOTE: This class is only available for 9^th grade (14 yo) and up.

Welcome to Biology, an exciting college and workforce preparatory course! While the coursework may be demanding, students have the opportunity to not only learn about biology, but also learn important life skills and techniques to apply to other classes, like how to study effectively, work as a team, and maintain class unity.

Each student and family have unique needs, however, Dr. Wile, author of our text, recommends dedicating 45 minutes to one hour per school day to this course. Some weeks may require more time, especially when students are working on projects.

The focus is on mastery of the material, and this is best accomplished by allowing students to handle the material correctly as many times as possible with open-book learning, plus having students grade and correct their own work in red before posting it online to Schoology. Completion of weekly assignments is required to maintain enrollment, and late work is not accepted without prior approval and parental involvement. Organization via a notebook and following instructions carefully are critical to the success in this course, and all necessary resources are available on Schoology. Students can refer to Schoology before scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the teacher.

This course covers a wide range of topics, including the scientific method, cellular biology, genetics, and ecosystems. Our textbook has 16 modules, which students complete over the course of 30 weeks of lab classes. Our hands-on labs require some common items, and one experiment is performed off-campus at a nearby pond (location TBA).

To ensure students are engaged and invested in their learning, there are 7 projects incorporated in the course that count toward test and project scores. These projects include 3-D presentations, a round-table discussion on evolution, and labs students complete at home.

Karen Garza is the teacher, a home school veteran. She looks forward to partnering with students and parents to help students succeed in this captivating course. Please join Karen for the required Student-Parent Orientation, which takes place the week before class starts (date available on the TTC calendar).

Administration Info:

Apologia curriculum – Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition

PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual); PLUS, Items on Supply List (on Registration pg)

FEES: $55 monthly tuition paid July thru April, $40 per semester lab fee due July and December

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Due 1^st, $10 Late fee applies if not received by the 10th

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be deposited on the first of the month from July to April. The July & Dec. payment is to include the $40 SEMESTER lab fee;

2) Set up bank draft to arrive the 1st of the month (Include lab fees for July & Dec.);

3) Pay for entire course by ½ year –

July 1st $315 (includes 1st ½ year tuition + FALL lab fee) PLUS

December 1st $315 (includes 2nd ½ year + SPRING lab fee)

NOTE: The first payment must include the SEMESTER lab fee to reserve your student’s spot.

As we often turn students away once you have reserved your space, there are no refunds given after July 1.

PAYMENT MAILING ADDRESS: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389

DROP POLICY: Registration for all classes is for a school-year commitment.

There is a full week of school work assigned by teachers for students to complete at home. When registering, please make sure to assess your student’s ability to have time to attend all of their classes and extra curricula, PLUS complete their assigned school work.

If a student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition is required.

If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Lab fees are not refundable.

CONTACT: Karen Garza – 832.483.9643 (cell) or K.Garza [at] RevelationScience [dot] org

CLASS WEB SITE: www.RevelationScience.org

CLASS COMMUNICATION & ASSIGNMENTS – Internet & Printer needed: Schoology is the platform used.

REGISTRATION: Please print & fill out the Garza Registration Form on the Registration page & mail with fees (July tuition + lab fee & Aug tuition). Print out the Supply List or go to www.RevelationScience.org and follow links.

Chemistry Lab – Grades 10th-12th, college preparatory – 2.25 hours – Karen Garza

Chemistry Lab – 10^th-12^th, college preparatory – 2.25 hours – Karen Garza

Pre-requisite: Algebra I (It can be done concurrently.)

Welcome to Chemistry, an exciting college and workforce preparatory course! While the coursework may be demanding, students have the opportunity to not only learn about chemistry, but also learn important life skills and techniques to apply to other classes, like how to study effectively, work as a team, and maintain class unity.

Each student and family have unique needs, however, Dr. Wile, author of our text, recommends dedicating 45 minutes to one hour per school day to this course. This can vary between students and between weeks.

The focus is on mastery of the material, and this is best accomplished by allowing students to handle the material correctly as many times as possible with open-book learning, plus having students grade and correct their own work in red before posting it online to Schoology. Completion of weekly assignments is required to maintain enrollment, and late work is not accepted without prior approval and parental involvement. Organization via a notebook and following instructions carefully are critical to the success in this course, and all necessary resources are available on Schoology. Students can refer to Schoology before scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the teacher.

Students need a good concept of algebra to give them the skills for how math incorporates with science in this course, which covers a wide range of topics, including significant figures, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Our textbook has 16 modules, which students complete over the course of 30 weeks of lab classes.

To ensure students are engaged and invested in their learning, there are two projects incorporated per semester. The Fall semester project covers the Periodic Table then Building an Atom is the project for the Spring semester, which also includes a short presentation.

Karen Garza is the teacher, a home school veteran. She looks forward to partnering with students and parents to help students succeed in this captivating course. Please join Karen for the required Student-Parent Orientation, which takes place the week before class starts (date available on the TTC calendar).

Administration Info:

Berean curriculum – Discovering Design with Chemistry Set; Dr. Wile

PURCHASE: Scientific Calculator REQUIRED (Student brings calculator to EACH class); Book set (textbook + Answer Key & Tests book); PLUS, Items on Supply List (on Registration pg)

FEES: $55 monthly tuition paid July thru April, $40 per semester lab fee due July and December

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Due 1^st, $10 Late fee applies if not received by the 10th

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be deposited on the first of the month from July to April. The July & Dec. payment is to include the $40 SEMESTER lab fee;

2) Set up bank draft to arrive the 1st of the month (Include lab fees for July & Dec.);

3) Pay for entire course by ½ year –

July 1st $315 (includes 1st ½ year tuition + FALL lab fee) PLUS

December 1st $315 (includes 2nd ½ year + SPRING lab fee)

NOTE: The first payment must include the SEMESTER lab fee to reserve your student’s spot.

As we often turn students away once you have reserved your space, there are no refunds given after July 1.

PAYMENT MAILING ADDRESS: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389

DROP POLICY: Registration for all classes is for a school-year commitment.

There is a full week of school work assigned by teachers for students to complete at home. When registering, please make sure to assess your student’s ability to have time to attend all of their classes and extra curricula, PLUS complete their assigned school work.

If a student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition is required.

If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Lab fees are not refundable.

CONTACT: Karen Garza – 832.483.9643 (cell) or K.Garza [at] RevelationScience [dot] org

CLASS WEB SITE: www.RevelationScience.org

CLASS COMMUNICATION & ASSIGNMENTS – Internet & Printer needed: Schoology is the platform used.

REGISTRATION: Please print & fill out the Garza Registration Form on the Registration page & mail with fees (July tuition + lab fee & Aug tuition). Print out the Supply List or go to www.RevelationScience.org and follow links.

Anatomy Lab – Grades 11th-12th, college preparatory – 2 hours – Karen Garza

Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) – 11^th-12^th, college preparatory – 2 hours – Karen Garza

Pre-Requisites: Biology & Chemistry (If desired to take after biology and before chemistry, it may be possible. Please contact teacher.)

Anatomy is a very engaging, hands-on course with a strong focus on dissections, microscope labs, & Coloring Book Exercises. It is science at its best. Dissections are often exploratory in nature, so students are expected to be familiar with dissection procedures. The Coloring Book Exercises are probably the most important ‘lab’ exercises for the student to perform and can be time intensive. All coloring is done at home and the coloring book is assessed and graded each semester. It is a remarkable tool that aids students in understanding the complexities of our bodies.

Each student and family have unique needs, however, the author of our text, recommends dedicating 45 minutes to one hour per school day to this course; however, it can vary greatly for each individual student.

The focus is on mastery of the material, and this is best accomplished by allowing students to handle the material correctly as many times as possible with open-book learning, plus having students grade and correct their own work in red before posting it online to Schoology. Completion of weekly assignments is required to maintain enrollment, and late work is not accepted without prior approval and parental involvement. Organization via a notebook and following instructions carefully are critical to the success in this course, and all necessary resources are available on Schoology. Students can refer to Schoology before scheduling a one-on-one meeting with the teacher.

The text dives into the anatomy and the physiology of the human body’s 11 organ systems in wonderful detail. Labs cover topics such as salivary glands, the dermis and epidermis, hair follicles, bone tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, neurons and neuroglia and much more. Dissections for this course are aimed at understanding our body. They include a cow’s eye, a pig’s heart, and a fetal pig, plus others such as a rat, where our study focuses on the body systems rather than individual organs. It is exciting to “dig” deeper into how things work rather than just what they are. The Coloring Book Exercises contain detailed drawings of all of the intricacies of anatomy needed by students.

To dive even deeper, three projects are included in the course.

Karen Garza is the teacher, a home school veteran. She looks forward to partnering with students and parents to help students succeed in this captivating course. Please join Karen for the required Student-Parent Orientation, which takes place the week before class starts (date available on the TTC calendar).

Administration Info:

Apologia curriculum – Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology: The Human Body, 2^nd Edition

PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual); PLUS – Kaplan Anatomy Coloring Book, 8^th Edition, PLUS Items on Supply List (on Registration pg)

FEES: $55 monthly tuition paid July thru April, $45 per semester lab fee due July and December