 2011-2012 Course Offerings |
2011-2012 Course Offerings |
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Life Science (grades 6-8) Chemistry (grades 9-12) Registration Information Registration Packet (PDF format) for all classes. Includes the following three documents: |
Life Science (Grades 6-8) Class Full! Waiting List Only.This introductory life science course, designed to be a first significant study in the field of biology, is appropriate for any middle-school student who is able to read and work independently. Primary emphasis in this course will be on discovering the fun in lab science while learning basic concepts in biology. Students will also gain basic study skills as well as lab skills that will serve them well in higher-level science courses. Weekly labs will give students hands-on opportunities to investigate new principles and to apply concepts learned.Instructor: Lisa Swieson (LSwieson@science-resources.org) Day / Time: Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Class Schedule: Sept. 8 to Dec. 8 / Feb. 16 to May 24, with holiday breaks Class Location: Springton Lake Presbyterian Church, Route 252 & Media Line Road, Newtown Square, PA Class Format: Each class will consist of 30-45 minutes of review followed by a lab. Between classes, students are expected to read course material (approx. 14-20 pages weekly), complete homework assignments and lab write-ups, and prepare for labs on their own. Take-home tests will be given monthly. Topics Covered: Cells, heredity & DNA, evolution, survey of the six kingdoms (with emphasis on plants & animals), and human body systems. Pre-requisite: None. Tuition: $330; includes all books and lab fees (does not include $40-per-student registration fee) Class Web Page coming soon! Registration Information Chemistry (Grades 9-12) Class Full! Waiting List Only.High-school chemistry is a college-preparatory, lab-based chemistry course suitable for any motivated high-school student. Students will be well prepared for the SAT II if they choose to take it, and an honors option (with science fair prep) will also be available.Instructor: Lisa Swieson (LSwieson@science-resources.org) Day / Time: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Class Schedule: Sept. 6 to Dec. 6 / Jan. 10 to May 22, with breaks for Thanksgiving, science fairs, and Easter Class Location: Springton Lake Presbyterian Church, Route 252 & Media Line Road, Newtown Square, PA Class Format: Each class will consist of 45-60 minutes of review followed by a lab. Between classes, students are expected to read course material and complete lab write-ups and other daily assignments on their own. Take-home tests will be given monthly, and a lab practical will be given at the end of each semester. Topics Covered: Data Analysis, Matter & Atomic Structure, Elements & Periodic Table, Ionic & Covalent Bonds, Chemical Reactions, The Mole & Stoichiometry, States of Matter, Solutions, Energy & Chemical Changes, Reaction Rates & Equilibrium, Acids & Bases, Redox Reactions, Electrochemistry, and Nuclear Chemistry Prerequisite: Documented completion of Algebra I. Other Requirements: Students must have a scientific calculator (TI-84 Plus recommended if you need to buy one) and regular access to email and the Internet. Tuition: $500; includes all books and lab fees (does not include $40-per-student registration fee) Class Web Page coming soon! Registration InformationTo register, complete the registration form and the lab safety form and submit them with a non-refundable $40 registration fee.If the class you have chosen is full, you will have the option of selecting a different class or of putting your child on the waiting list. (Yes, we do sometimes get last-minute cancellations!) Payment Schedule: One-half of tuition is due August 31. Tuition balance is due January 31. Tuition and fees are not refundable after classes have started. Only wait-listed students who are never enrolled in a class can receive a refund of their registration fees. Download the complete, 4-page Registration Packet for all classes. (The PDF registration packet contains all the information on this page plus the registration and lab safety forms.) Class sizes are limited, so register early! |
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