Science
(Grades 5-6)
2023-24
Tutor: Sarah Schultz
Email: sarah.schultz@chatclasses.com
Length: Full Year Class Period: Thursday, eCHAT period 1 (9:00-10:00) or period 6 (1:45-2:45) (Choose one)

Description: A science class for 5th and 6th graders combining biology, physical science, innovation, and engineering. First semester we discuss flight and the animals that have achieved flight, including humans. Second semester we study biomimicry- innovation and engineering based on the natural world.

Note:  New students are welcome to join at semester if there is room.

Note:  This class spans 2 grade levels. Students will have new content each year. 

Tutor: Sarah Schultz earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Northern Iowa, majoring in Psychology and Social Work. She worked as a youth director in a large youth program in Cedar Falls, IA, which gave her many opportunities to work with students in a variety of settings. During this time, she also had the opportunity to facilitate the junior and senior high leadership development programs for the public schools. After meeting her husband, Will, and moving to Minnesota, Sarah worked briefly for the YMCA and then as a tutor for the Robbinsdale District in the middle school alternative ed. and expulsion classrooms. Currently, Sarah homeschools her four children. While being part of the homeschool community, Sarah has coached elementary Science Olympiad teams and taught science, social studies, and literature classes at STAR Homeschool Academy and CHAT. Sarah is a life long learner who enjoys teaching and learning alongside students of any age in a variety of subjects.


Cost: $157, $167, $177 per semester (depending on the registration date)
Level
: Grades 5-6

Prerequisite: Students must be able to listen to a short lesson and draw pictures with notes. Students must also be able to work cooperatively in small groups.
Homework:  Weekly reading and hands on projects.
1st semester Text (to be purchased by parents): Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology 1, 2nd edition (available at https://www.apologia.com/product/zoology-1-flying-creatures-textbook/)

2nd Semester Text:  No textbook
Supplies: 1-inch 3-ring binder, a notebook with hole punches, colored pencils 

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