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Earth Science (offered 2025-2026)
During class we will explore the earth and all its many distinct features from the chemistry of rocks and minerals below our feet, to the unique physical features on the surface of our planet. We'll study tectonic plates, talk about earthquakes, and explore earth's energy in the form of renewable and non-renewable resources. We'll discuss weathering and formation of soil, erosion and deposition, and then discuss earth's oceans and tides, freshwaters and rivers, and our impact on these different aspects of earth science. We'll then discuss ecosystems, the water cycle, and cycles of matter, circling back to human actions and how they affect these different systems. And finally, we'll discuss our earth's atmosphere, air pollution, and things we can do to help keep our air clean. The earth is an amazing planet to learn, explore, and understand in greater detail to help preserve it's unique features for generations to come.
Class Information
Class Size: Minimum of 5 students, maximum of 8 students
Age Recommendation: 11-14
When: Inquire for availability
Where: Sarah's Home (Philomath) or Zoom
Lab Fee (non-refundable): $100, paid at checkout to hold your spot
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Includes all material and supplies for the year needed for labs, activities, and field trips
Class Fee (last day to withdraw Sept 30): $20/1.5-hour class, 27 week course, monthly payment option available at checkout.
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excludes
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required books and supplies needed
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includes ​​
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Class preparation and instruction, mentoring, presentation feedback, weekly emails, end-of-class certificates and portfolio information
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Required Books
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
Supplies Needed
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Notebook and pencil
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Colored Pencils