CLASS DETAILS | FULL
GRADES | 8th-12th
CLASS SIZE | Maximum of 12 students
PREREQUISITE | Algebra I (can be taken concurrently)
LENGTH | 31 weeks
TIME | 2nd Period | 10:20-11:50 A.M.
TUITION | $220/year OR $110/semester OR $27.50/month (8)
SUPPLY FEE | $50
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science course presents introductory chemistry and physics, as well as earth science. This curriculum is designed to foster independent learning and help strengthen critical thinking skills. This course is a hands-on approach to education, as students learn to use the scientific method through experimentation. Classroom discussions cultivate a deeper understanding of the concepts. Apologia's Physical Science is an exciting course that helps students discover the amazing attributes of God's creation!
Completion of this class will earn your student one high school credit in physical science.
TEXTS | SUPPLIES | MATERIALS
TUTOR
Mrs. Melanie Biermeier graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1995. In 2000, she graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science degree in Education. From 1995 until 2002, Melanie taught a diversity of classes including high school composition, art, computer, and music, as well as first grade, second grade, and third grade at Coulee Christian School in West Salem, WI. While at Coulee Christian School, Melanie had the opportunity to teach high school art classes for several years and write the school's K - 12 art curriculum for the ACSI accreditation process. Since 2002, she has been a teaching consultant for a variety of homeschool learning communities in the Rochester area. Melanie has a passion for teaching science from a Christian perspective. In recent years, she has had the privilege of teaching a diversity of science topics and classes for Classical Conversations and Christ Community Homeschool Cooperative. Melanie has been married to Joel for 17 years, and they have five children. They have been homeschooling for twelve years. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, camping, biking, gardening, scrapbooking, and playing guitar.
GRADES | 8th-12th
CLASS SIZE | Maximum of 12 students
PREREQUISITE | Algebra I (can be taken concurrently)
LENGTH | 31 weeks
TIME | 2nd Period | 10:20-11:50 A.M.
TUITION | $220/year OR $110/semester OR $27.50/month (8)
SUPPLY FEE | $50
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science course presents introductory chemistry and physics, as well as earth science. This curriculum is designed to foster independent learning and help strengthen critical thinking skills. This course is a hands-on approach to education, as students learn to use the scientific method through experimentation. Classroom discussions cultivate a deeper understanding of the concepts. Apologia's Physical Science is an exciting course that helps students discover the amazing attributes of God's creation!
Completion of this class will earn your student one high school credit in physical science.
TEXTS | SUPPLIES | MATERIALS
- Exploring Creation with Apologia Physical Science 2nd Edition by Dr. Jay Wile
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition Student Notebook by Vicki Dincher
- Safety goggles
- Pencil
- Tutor will purchase lab materials
TUTOR
Mrs. Melanie Biermeier graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1995. In 2000, she graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science degree in Education. From 1995 until 2002, Melanie taught a diversity of classes including high school composition, art, computer, and music, as well as first grade, second grade, and third grade at Coulee Christian School in West Salem, WI. While at Coulee Christian School, Melanie had the opportunity to teach high school art classes for several years and write the school's K - 12 art curriculum for the ACSI accreditation process. Since 2002, she has been a teaching consultant for a variety of homeschool learning communities in the Rochester area. Melanie has a passion for teaching science from a Christian perspective. In recent years, she has had the privilege of teaching a diversity of science topics and classes for Classical Conversations and Christ Community Homeschool Cooperative. Melanie has been married to Joel for 17 years, and they have five children. They have been homeschooling for twelve years. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, camping, biking, gardening, scrapbooking, and playing guitar.