Science Courses
Science Tutors
Tutor: Regan Hurley
Biography: Regan Hurley has been homeschooling for 13 years. During this time she developed a passion for history. She recently graduated her twins from High School and they are headed to college. She has a BA in Psychology with English minor from Randolph-Macon College. In her free time she enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, puzzles and reading.
Tutor: Kristi Reynolds
Biography: Kristi Reynolds has been teaching science in homeschool co-ops since 2017.
She has homeschooled her five children from the beginning, with the three oldest
having graduated from Arete. Science is her favorite subject, and she enjoys teaching students
how every aspect of science points to our perfect God. She has a Masters in Social
Work from Florida State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from
Old Dominion University.
Science Courses
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| Title | General Science |
|---|---|
| Grades | 7th-8th |
| Tutor | Regan Hurley |
| Frequency | 1 Day per Week |
| Costs | $60/Month; $40 supply fee for the year |
| Books | Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition Optional: MP3 Audio CD |
| Description | Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition, is specifically designed to walk with your middle school student transitioning from homeschool elementary courses as he or she rises up to meet his or her greater abilities and developing maturity. This course is taken after sixth grade. This course covers a wide range of the branches of science while making the connections between each. Students will learn what science is and, in a detailed and engaging way, how to utilize the proper scientific method. This course has many hands-on science experiments that can be completed with household materials. There are textbooks available for rent for $25. First come first serve. |
| Title | Physical Science |
|---|---|
| Grades | 8th-9th (for high school credit) |
| Prerequisite | Ready for High school science; 7th grade math completed |
| Tutor | Kristi Reynolds |
| Frequency | 2 Days per Week |
| Costs | $75/Month; $50 supply fee |
| Books | Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th edition by Vicki Dincher Optional: Student Notebook Please note that other editions do not line up |
| Supplies | Notebook set-up – 1-inch three-ring binder with the following tabbed dividers: Lesson Plans, Notes, OYO Questions, Study Guide, Tests. This should be completed before the first day of class. |
| Description | In Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition, students will explore the science of God’s physical laws of creation as they study chemistry, physics, earth science, and science research concepts. Students will complete labs and hands-on projects throughout the course for an immersive learning experience with practical application. |
| Title | Biology |
|---|---|
| Grades | 9th-10th |
| Prerequisite | Ready for high school science and has at least a 9th grade reading and writing ability |
| Tutor | Abby Ball |
| Frequency | 1 Days per Week |
| Costs | $60/Month; $40 supply fee |
| Books | Guest Hollow Biology |
| Supplies | TBD |
| Description | This course is designed to equip students with an understanding of how to apply scientific inquiry, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving through in-class discussion, lectures, and labs. The curriculum used will be Guest Hollow. |
| Title | Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Grades | 10th-12th |
| Prerequisite | Algebra 1 |
| Tutor | Kristi Reynolds |
| Frequency | 2 Days per Week |
| Costs | $75/Month; $50 supply fee (but may be less) |
| Books | Discovering Design with Chemistry, Berean Builders, Dr. Wiles Optional: Student Notebook- you may buy this printed or get it with a free download |
| Supplies | Needed for this course are the following: a 3-ring binder, calculator, paper, pencils, 3 x 5 notecards. Needed for lab: goggles and bound composition book. |
| Description | This course serves as an introduction to Chemistry for high school students. Topics to be covered include: matter and phases, atomic structure, periodic table and trends, bonds and bonding theories, chemical formulas and reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, acid and bases, and more. This course will also include a lab component for hands-on experience. There is an honors option for this course. |
| Title | Physics |
|---|---|
| Grades | 11th-12th |
| Prerequisite | A strong algebra base – Algebra II preferred |
| Tutor | |
| Frequency | 2 Days per Week |
| Costs | $75/Month; TBD supply fee |
| Books | TBD |
| Supplies | Needed for this course are the following: a 3-ring binder, calculator, graph paper, straightedge, paper, and pencils. Needed for lab: a bound composition book. |
| Description | This course serves as an introduction to Physics for high school students. Topics to be covered include Newton’s Laws of motion and mechanics, circular motion, projectiles and satellites, momentum, energy and work, and more. This course will also include a lab component for hands-on experience. |