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High School Science Classes
In-person or Online
Advanced high school science classes are tailored to individual needs. Textbooks are used for basic knowledge, with non-fiction books and scientific papers used to help gain breadth of knowledge, and see application of principles learned. Students will be challenged to learn, encouraged to research areas of interest, motivated to use critical thinking skills, and expected to try their best.
Each week class will begin with either a question to ponder relating to how something works, or a current event in the news. As a class we’ll discuss different thoughts and ideas which will develop critical thinking skills, logic and reasoning skills, and their understanding of basic scientific principles. After the class discussion, students will share the assigned reading and problems. We will discuss the topic at hand, answer any questions pertaining to their reading or problems, then go further in depth to ensure principles are completely understood. We will study current applications, job opportunities, and perform various hands-on activities which apply scientific principles. Weekly emails will be sent with interesting discussion topics for students to ponder and discuss with their families if desired.
During the year students will be asked to keep a lab notebook and write lab reports to practice scientific writing skills. Students will also be asked to give two individual presentations on an area of interest within the subject of study for the year, and a third presentation on a scientist of interest to learn interesting innovations and the characteristics of scientists that helped people become successful. Two exams will be administered during the year to test the knowledge gained throughout the year.
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Biology is typically taken as a freshman or sophomore, followed by Chemistry, and then by Physics, as more mathematical principles are needed in Chemistry and then Physics.
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Grades are given upon request.
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High School Classes Offered
Biology
Students will gain a basic knowledge of biology and learn current applications as to why biology is important to society. We will research scientists to understand characteristics of a scientist and discover interesting innovations, use a textbook to learn basic biology terminology, study current scientific events to learn cutting edge technology, and arrange field studies to enjoy hands-on learning. Students will dissect a wide array of animals to learn how systems work.
Chemistry
Students will learn basic chemistry terminology, while looking at the practical application of chemistry in materials around them, as well as food chemistry in their cooking and baking. Students will perform experiments to further understand chemistry concepts, understand the anatomy of an atom and how molecules are formed, perform basic conversions, understand the concept of a mole, balance equations, and understand stoichiometry. Students will find chemistry application in their lives, and research areas of interest.
Physics
Students will enjoy learning about how things move and function around them. Emphasis will be on thinking and reasoning, looking for patterns and relationships in nature, building a Rube Goldberg machine to study simple machines, and building various contraptions to study laws of motion, in addition to studying magnetism, light, and electricity. Students will study current events and possible use of physics concepts in the future, and truly learn to see physics in their everyday lives.