Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes that will be offered this Fall, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances. Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require an additional supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on July 31, 2017.
Fall 2017 Class Descriptions
1st Period
K-2nd
Book Sparks Art: Fire up your creativity and create
a variety of art pieces. We will read books that will spark our imaginations
and help us learn about different art techniques. We will use materials like
watercolors, clay, oil pastels, and others create beautiful pieces of art.
Native Americans Unit
Study: We will study
different tribes and their culture. We will make some examples of their
clothing, games, housing and food. The Semester will culminate with a “show and
tell” pow wow where students will bring in either something they have made or
collected that relates to one of the specific tribes.
3rd – 5th
Ancient History Unit
Study: In this class, we will be using The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times to introduce
ancient history to elementary students. The time span will be approximately
from Sargon and the Akkadians, to Ashurbanipal's Attack and the Library of
Nineveh. We'll be doing read-alouds each
week, along with questions, narration exercises, map work, coloring pages and
activity projects to accompany the text.
I hope this class brings ancient history to your child in an engaging
and memorable way. Supply fee $5.00 per
student
Christmas Ornaments: Homemade Christmas ornaments not only
look great on the Christmas tree, but can also make great gifts. Join your Co-Op friends as we make twelve
unique ornaments. Keep all twelve
ornaments to start your own collection, or give them to friends and family as a
Christmas gift. Supply fee: $8 per student.
6th and up
Lego Mindstorm: This class is an introduction to
programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics System. Working in
small groups, students will use a computer to program their robot to move,
react, and make sounds in order to solve challenges. As time allows, topics will include motor
control, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing
sequences, and binary number systems as well as problem solving strategies. Supply Fee: $15 per student will be required
and several laptops will be needed if you have one you can bring.
Jewish Holidays and
Feasts: Through reading, food, and celebration traditions, this class will explore some of the greatest Jewish Holidays and how they relate to our lives today. Supply Fee: $2 per student.
Trash to Treasure: In this class we will take ordinary household items and upcycle them into usable items. There are so many things thrown away each day that could be given a new purpose. We will take trash and make
it into treasure!! Supply Fee: $10 per student.
9th and up
Classic French Cooking:
This will be an advanced cooking class for students who are ready to
tackle some new challenges in the kitchen.
We will create many classic French dishes such as crepes, quiche,
chocolate mousse, French onion soup and beef bourguignon as well as learn some
basic French phrases and words. (Note: This
class will be limited to 8 students and will have a supply fee of $25 per
student. In addition, students will
need to bring their own basic kitchen tools each week--a complete list will be
provided before the semester begins.)
Second Period
K-2nd
Geography: This class will study world geography and maps and will
include various hands on activities. Supply
Fee: TBD
“My Father's Dragon” Literature Study:
Lions, tigers, and .....a baby dragon? Oh my! Come on a fun adventure
with this classic fantasy literature study, My
Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Lots of hands-on, fun, and engaging
activities to make this book a sure winner in the heart of your child.
3rd – 5th
Lego Building and
Challenges: The students will be given basic challenges and encouraged to work cooperatively to build and present their Lego creations. They will have the opportunity for creative building as well as using problem solving and learning science concepts through the lessons presented each week. Supply fee: $5 per student.
3rd – 6th
See the Light Art: We’re picking up where we left off
last semester with all new lessons, but even if you haven’t taken the previous
lessons, you can still join. We will
also complete a special project. This class will use the DVD series “See the
Light” where master artist, Pat Knepley, teaches step-by-step drawing lessons
combined with Scripture. (Supply fee: $10 for first time students to
this class for an art kit that the student will use in class and will keep
at the end of the semester. No fee for returning students unless all supplies need
to be replaced.)
6th and Up
Stop Motion Film Making:
Stop motion
animation is a filming technique where you take MANY individual photos in a
sequence, changing the photo only slightly each time. The pictures are then played back rapidly to
create the appearance of movement. This
class will be a lot of fun and harness students' creativity. However, keep in mind that this process takes
patience and attention to detail, so please consider that when deciding if your
student would like this class. For example, 10 pictures are taken for every
second of film, so it is not a quick process.
But, the end results are so fun!
In this class, students will learn various stop motion
animation techniques including time-lapse, using green screen, adding audio and
special effects. Various props such as
Legos, Stick Bots, and clay with be used.
After several weeks of learning and practicing techniques, students will
work in small groups to plan and write their own scripts and then create their
own unique short films. Supply Fee: TBD The class will also need laptops/tablets and cameras so if your student is able to bring either or both of those items, that will be very helpful.
Mock Trial: We will learn about the judicial
system as we explore the world of lawyers, defendants, judges, and jurors.
Students will develop skills in critical thinking, abstract thinking,
organization, research, public speaking, and teamwork as they prepare for and
participate in a Mock Trial.
8th and Up
“The Screwtape Letters”
Literature Study: Each week we will discuss two or three chapters of this book by C.S. Lewis. (The chapters are short.) Students will need to read the assigned portion before each class and be ready to participate in discussion and related activities. No supply fee is required, but each family will need to obtain a copy of the book.
