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SCIENCE & MATH
NEW! Dissection Science for Homeschool Students
Discover the exciting world of dissection. Students will perform both hands-on and
virtual dissections in order to learn the various techniques of dissection, as well as
learn the anatomy of different large-size animals. Students will dissect the following
specimens: frog, perch, crayfish, grasshopper, earthworm, clam and starfish. Fees
include tools and specimens for dissection.
AGES 13–17
HSE303 | 12 hours | $139 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Duckworth
3316 F 1:30pm - 3:30pm 1/13–2/17 FCC/C237
High School Chemistry for Homeschool Students – Part C
Must be currently taking or have completed Algebra 1. This course will provide an
overview of the basics needed to provide depth of understanding in chemistry.
The course is divided into nine week trimesters, Parts A, B and C. Combined,
the trimesters are intended to provide the student with a full year of credit in
high school chemistry. Each class will meet for three hours per day. Part C will
cover the following units: Atomic Theory & Structure; Chemical Binding; Gas
Law; Electrochemistry. The course will consist of lecture, laboratory work in a
chemistry lab equipped with gas jets and a fume hood, class activities and required
homework. Students are expected to complete all assignments and be prepared for
class each week. Attendance in class is extremely important and it is the student’s
responsibility to make up any missed work. Access to a computer outside of class
is necessary for online classroom accessibility. Students will receive grades and
will be based on the following: Labs and Minilabs 50%, Quizzes and Tests 25%,
Classwork and Homework 25%. Required Text: Prentice Hall Chemistry by Antony
C. Wilbraham,2005 edition ISBN: 0131152629. Required Lab Manual: Prentice Hall
Chemistry by Antony C. Wilbraham ISBN: 0131903594. Required: Lab Apron and
Goggles; All students must wear closed toe shoes to class.
AGES 15–17
HSE302 | 27 hours | $212 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Duckworth
3358 F 9am - 12pm 3/10–5/12* FCC/C237
*No class 3/31.
NEW! Science Art for Homeschool Students
Students will discover science through art and art through science as they explore
basic science concepts while creating amazing art projects. Projects include
Pendulum Painting, Marbleizing Paper with Shaving Cream, the Science of Color
Chromatography and Tie Dye, and Explosive Art.
AGES 7–9
HSE304 | 6 hours | $75 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Duckworth
3361 F 1:30pm - 3:30pm 3/10–3/24 FCC/C237
NEW! Fairy Tale STEM for Homeschool Students
Students will design and create engineering and building projects based on fairy
tale themed problems. Build a parachute to help Jack escape the giant, construct a
toothpick house for the Three Little Pigs, design a wind-powered coach for Cinderella
to get to the ball and create a raft for the Billy Goats Gruff to cross the river.
AGES 7–9
HSE305 | 8 hours | $89 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Duckworth
3317 F 1:30pm - 3:30pm 4/7–4/28 FCC/C237
SATURDAYYOUTH CLASSES
Design And Sew Like A Professional
No sewing experience is required in this class where you will learn how to safely
and confidently operate a sewing machine and make trendy projects that look like
you have been sewing for years! Learn how to creatively use straight stitches while
you design and make a one-of-a-kind faux knitted scarf. Try your hand at a creative
project where you will learn an interesting twist on how to sew on a patch! You will
complete all these projects and perhaps a few more if time permits. Have fun, be
creative, and learn something new!
AGES 8–12
YOS249 | 12 hours | $109 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Parsons
3312 S 9am - 12pm 2/4–2/25 FCC/E106
NEW! Design and Sew: Tote-ally Cool Tote Bags
Using your imagination, colorful fabrics and basic sewing skills,
design and create tote bags that will have your friends and family
calling you an old sew-&-sew…and you’ll love it! Basic sewing skills
and previous sewing machine experience are encouraged.
AGES 8–12
YOS250 | 6 hours | $59 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Parsons
3363 S 9am - 12pm 5/6–5/13 FCC/E106
T-Shirt Transformations
Re-use, restyle and re-love your old and worn T-shirts when you transform them into
wonderful additions to your wardrobe or home. We will provide an assortment of
T-shirts but feel free to bring your own as well. Once more with feeling!
AGES 8–12
YOS251 | 6 hours | $59 fee
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Parsons
3378 S 9am - 12pm 3/18–3/25 FCC/E106
YOUTH PROGRAMS