Class books and information

CHESSIE CLASS LIST, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & BOOK INFORMATION

Physics (Grade Level 11, 12) High School Level

$50 material fee cover's

the year's science materials

Science Tuition

$405 for the year

Curiculum $45 per month

Teacher: Mrs. Amber Basener

Curriculum: Apologia Science, Exploring Creation with Physics

2nd edition by Dr. Jay Wile

Prerequisite: Algebra II, recommended by Apologia

Course Description

REGULAR PHYSICS LEVEL OR

FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS

CHESSIE Physics offers two different high school physics classes during our class time. The regular physics class follows the book completely.

The other options is Foundations of Physics. In the foundations class, the students do less of the math problems and use their extra time to complete projects on the concepts being covered. The foundations class covers all the same material but uses writing, movie making, home experiments and the like to understand the concepts as well as mathematical computations.

Both classes are rigorous and count as high school physics credit. The level and prerequisite of math is the same for both classes. The main difference is the amount of math used. Students who understand and enjoy the language of mathematics will thrive in the regular class. Students who need more time to do math problems and enjoy showing their knowledge in more hands on ways will enjoy the foundations class.

Biology (Grade Level 9,10,11,12) High School Level

Teacher: Mrs. Sharon Shelton $50 MATERIAL FEE THAT COVERS

THE YEAR'S MATERIALS & IS PAID WITH REGISTRATION

SCIENCE TUITION

$405 FOR THE YEAR

$45 PER MONTH

Recommended by Apologia to have taken or be taking:

Algebra I during this course.

Curriculum: Apologia Science, Exploring Creation with Biology,

2nd edition by Dr. Jay Wile

Chemistry (Grade Level 9,10,11,12) High School level

Teacher: Mrs. Sharon Shelton $50 MATERIAL FEE THAT COVERS

THE YEAR'S MATERIALS &

IS PAID WITH REGISTRATION

SCIENCE TUITION

$405 FOR THE YEAR

$45 PER MONTH Prerequisite: Algebra I, recommended by Apologia

Teacher: Mrs. Sharon Shelton

Curriculum: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile

Physical Science --(Grade 7,8,9+) Junior High Level

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra, recommended to have

taken or be taking during this course. Recommended by Apologia

Teacher: Mrs. Sharon Shelton

Curriculum: Apologia Science, Exploring Creation with Physical Science,

2nd edition by Dr. Jay Wile

Life Science--(Grade 7)

Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Pierson $50 material fee pays for the year's

science materials--paid with registration

SCIENCE TUITION

$360 FOR THE YEAR

$40 PER MONTH

Curriculum:

Bob Jones University Life Science Grade 7 Student Text, 5th edition, ISBN 978-1-62856-401-3

Course Description:

This life science course is a very busy hands-on lab science that prepares students well for high school biology. Students will learn about various life science concepts from the perspective of a Christian worldview. The BJUP Life Science textbook is written on a 7th grade level. In this course, students will complete about 2 hours of homework each week. Life Science is making observations and decisions about living things. Students will develop the skills necessary to make scientific observations of living things on their own. The course covers diffusion, pH, proteins, introduction to the microscope, human body studies including heart dissection, procedural information concerning hospital tests that are done on the heart while seeing cardiac catheterization equipment samples and viewing cardiac cath films. Animal behavior, fish respiration studies, crayfish, earthworm, and dogfish shark dissections, biotic and abiotic factors and how they interrelate in an ecosystem are some of the topics covered. Students will give one oral report each semester. They will learn the proper technique to write up a lab report. Students will observe, record, and analyze samples and data from the living world in order to make models, predictions, and graphs and also have opportunities to complete both a STEM activity & three inquiry-based labs.

Book to purchase: BJUP Life Science Grade 7 student text, 5th edition, ISBN

978-1-62856-401-3.

Other supplies needed: 3-ring binder with paper, pencils

Group #4A & 4B Topical Science Classes

Grades 5 & 6 $50 material fee is due with registration

Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Pierson & covers the year's science materials

SCIENCE TUITION:

$35 monthly installment

$315 per year

Curriculum:

Students will need to have a copy of the following two books:

ABeka Science Grade 5, Investigating God's World ---4th edition-- **Please note that this is not the current edition that says "revised" on the front. This book can be found new on the ABeka website or used on e-bay

Please note that this textbook cannot be purchased new from ABeka books. You can easily find it used on e-bay for a reasonable price.

Students will also need to bring a 3-ring binder to class with dividers labeled with each topic for the year. Students will also want to bring a few pencils to class.

Course Description:

This topical science class is taught from a Christian perspective and is full of hands-on experiments and activities each week. The topical science classes at CHESSIE teach the same subject to allow families with students in different grades to study the same thing at home. There are many STEM projects woven into the class content for this course. A student may join the class anytime of the year that there is space. The hands-on nature, varying experiments, and reading level , along with the depth of the material in the textbooks will vary according to grade level. This ensures that students will build upon their previous knowledge while digging deeper into the topic at hand. There is a report requirement once a semester that will go with a particular topic. There may be an exceptional video shown on the topic of study once a semester. Many STEM activities are incorporated into the science studies. Students are responsible to read and complete the weekly homework assignments from the textbook. Each week, classroom assistants check the student's homework as they arrive for class. If your child has any special needs or allergies that you would like the teacher to be aware of, please reach out. By letting the teacher know, it insures a more successful experience for the student.

Group #1/2 Topical Science Class

Grades : older first graders and younger second graders

Teacher: Mrs. Renee Cothran

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Group #1 Topical Science Class --Grade 1

Teacher: Mrs. Renee Cothran

Parent can read to their non-reading young students to prepare them for class. Homework pages can be done orally or written, depending on child's ability and parent's desire. Classtime is packed with many hands on science experiments and activities that keep the attention of even the youngest students. Curriculum:There is no textbook required for group #1.Parents can use library resources, website resources and handouts given by teacher

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Group "K" Topical Science Class --Grade K

Teacher: Mrs. Renee Cothran

Parent can read to their non-reading young students to prepare them for class. Homework pages can be done orally or written, depending on child's ability and parent's desire. There is no textbook required for kindergartners. Parents can pick up library books on the topics studied. Classtime is packed with many hands on science experiments and activities that keep the attention of even the youngest students. Students will sometimes be given homework, but parents may choose to have them read library books or other information on the topic being studied. Parents can tailor the homework to fit the needs of their child.

Astronomy Class for highschool (grade 9-12)

Teacher:

Mrs. Amber Basener $50 material fee cover's the year's

science materials

SCIENCE TUITION $360 FOR THE YEAR

$40 PER MONTH

Curriculum:

Students will need to purchase these items from the Castalia House website:

http://www.castaliahouse.com/downloads/category/homeschool/

1)Astronomy and Astrophysics Activity & Lab Book By Dr. Sarah Saviander

2)Astronomy and Astrophysics Exam book By Dr. Sarah Saviander

3)Astronomy and Astrophysics Biblical Supplement By Dr. Sarah Saviander

Students will use the free web-based Astronomy Notes textbook

https://sixdayscience.com/curriculum/textbooks/

Course Description

I am pleased to offer to teach an astronomy class for the coming school year. I am enthralled by the study of the cosmos and the way it points to our creator. This will be a non-lab elective science class. As an elective, it can be taken during 9-12 grade. Remember that as a non-lab class, this course does not fulfill a lab science criterion. The student needs to be familiar with algebra, specifically using formulas and “solving for x”. The student will get a chance to see concepts taught in other science classes, expanded and applied to astronomy, as well as learn new ideas about the stars, planets, and the universe in general. Topics include history of astronomy, how we know about the stars, celestial navigation, types of stars and their life cycle, Einstein’s relativity, electromagnetic radiation and more, all while seeing how it supports and enriches our understanding of the world as scientists and Christians.

3-YEAR CYCLE OF TOPICS FOR GROUPS:

K, 1, 1/2, 2A, 2B, 3, 4A, 4B

YEAR A: 2024-2025

1) INSECTS 2)ASTRONOMY 3)GEOLOGY 4)MATTER/KITCHEN CHEMISTRY

5)FORENSICS 6)MAMMALS 7)REPTILES/AMPHIBIANS

YEAR B: 2025-2026

1)MOTION/FLIGHT 2)OCEANOGRAPHY 3)MAGNETISM/ELECTRICITY 4) NUTRITION

5)OUTDOOR SURVIVAL/FIRST AID 6)PLANTS

YEAR C: 2026-2027

1)TREES 2)HUMAN BODY 3)WEATHER 4)SIMPLE MACHINES 5)SOUND/LIGHT

6)BIRDS

Group #2A Topical Science Classes

strawberries (grade 2) & blueberries' (grade 3)

Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Pierson

$50 material fee pays for the year's science materials--paid with registration Science Tuition

$270 FOR THE YEAR

$30 PER MONTH

Curriculum:

Students will need to have a copy of the following book:

ABeka grade 4 science text, Understanding God's World, edition 4, **please note that this is not the newest edition which says "revised" on the front.

Students will also need to bring a 3-ring binder to class with dividers labeled with each topic for the year. Students will also want to bring a few pencils to class.

Course Description:

This topical science class is taught from a Christian perspective & is full of hands-on experiments and activities each week. The topical science classes at CHESSIE (K-6) teach the same subject to allow families with students in different grades to study the same thing at home. There are many STEM projects woven into the class content for this course. A student may join the class anytime of the year that there is space. The hands-on nature, varying experiments, and reading level , along with the depth of the material in the textbooks will vary according to grade level. This ensures that students will build upon their previous knowledge while digging deeper into the topic at hand. There is a report requirement once a semester that will go with a particular topic. There may be an exceptional video shown on the topic of study once a semester. Many STEM activities are incorporated into the science studies. Students are responsible to read and complete the weekly homework assignments from the textbook. Each week, classroom assistants check the student's homework as they arrive for class. If your child has any special needs or allergies that you would like the teacher to be aware of, please reach out. By letting the teacher know, it insures a more successful experience for the student.

Class Schedule

Mrs. Pierson prepares all of the experiment and activity materials.

Strawberries are with Mrs. Pierson from 11:00-11:30

Class content brings the science concepts alive for students.

Blueberries are with Mrs. Huddleston from 11:00-11:30

Class content for Mrs. Huddleston- she runs the activity for the topic

that Mrs. Pierson has prepared. The majority of review and white book work is also done in this section. At 11:30, strawberries go to Mrs. Huddleston's group and blueberries go to Mrs. Pierson's group.

Group Apples & Bananas, (grades 3&4)

Topical Science Classes

Teacher: Mrs. Kathy Pierson

$50 material fee pays for the year's science materials

& is due with registration

SCIENCE TUITION

$30 monthly tuition installment

$270 year's tuition

Curriculum:

Students will need to have a copy of the following books:

ABeka grade 4 science text, Understanding God's World, 4th edition **please note that this is not the newest edition which says "revised" on the front.

ABeka Science Grade 5, Investigating God's World ---4th edition. This book can be found new on the ABeka Book website or used on e-bay ** Please note, this is NOT the newest edition which says "revised" on the front.

Students will also need to bring a 3-ring binder to class with dividers labeled with each topic for the year. Students will also want to bring a few pencils to class.

Course Description:

Class Schedule

Mrs. Pierson prepares all of the experiment and activity materials.

Apples are with Mrs. Pierson from 12:05-12:35

Class content brings the science concepts alive for students.

Bananas are with Mrs. Huddleston from 12:05-12:35

Class content for Mrs. Huddleston- she runs the activity for the topic

that Mrs. Pierson has prepared. The majority of review and white book

work is also done in this section. At 12:35, apples go to Mrs. Huddleston's group and bananas come to Mrs. Pierson's group. Class finishes at 1:10.

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