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Language Arts - Upper - Poetic Poetry (S4)
with Bridget Burke
Overview
Elements of Poetry/Narrative Writing- Come learn the elements of Poetry and find the poet within you! Students will have the opportunity to learn fun ways to express themselves through poetry. Topics include; verse, rhythm, theme, meter, figurative language, and more. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4 and 5, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Wednesdays at 9am
12/18, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
MS/HS - Writing - Research Writing (S4)
with Fareeha Waqas
Overview
This beginner class will teach critical components of research writing. Students will learn to evaluate sources, brainstorm ideas and draft a research paper based on their preferred area of interest. Students will spend 5 sessions reviewing and practicing the steps of Research Writing. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Wednesdays, 9am
12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class for each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
MS/HS - Science - Earth's Systems (S4)
with Cheryl Melucci
Overview
Students will explore the interconnected systems that makeup planet Earth. They will investigate the geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (living things), and learn how these systems interact and influence one another. Students will examine the cycling of matter and flow of energy through Earth's systems, and analyze how human activities can impact the delicate balance of these systems. Through hands-on activities, research, and data analysis, students will develop a deeper understanding of the complex processes that sustain life on our dynamic planet.
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-12, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 9:00 am
Dec. 19, Jan. 09, Jan. 23, Jan. 30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Writer's Club - 5th - Story Writing (S4)
with Tiffany Blado
Overview
Learn how to write a fictional story based on factual information. Read an informative text for inspiration, then write a creative story with made-up characters, that includes a beginning, middle, and ending. See how to incorporate factual information or descriptions from the informational text, into the story. This is the kind of narrative writing that many novels are based on! How fun!
A work sample opportunity will be provided. This course is designed for 5th graders, but all are welcome to attend.
Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.
Course Time
Thursdays at 9am
12/19, 01/09, 01/23, 01/30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Writer's Corner - 4th - Story Writing (S4)
with Moorea Porter
Overview
This story-writing course will show students how they can get ideas from reading nonfiction text. Learn how to write a fictional story based on factual information. Read an informative text for inspiration, then write a creative story with made-up characters and illustrations! Your story will have a beginning, middle, and ending and you will see how to incorporate factual information or descriptions into the story. This is the kind of narrative writing that many novels are based on! How fun! A work sample opportunity will be provided.
This course is designed with 4th graders in mind, but all are welcome to attend.
Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.
Course Time
Thursdays at 9am
12/19, 1/9, 1/23, 1/30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Science - Lower - Caring for Planet Earth (S4)
with Betsy Ewan
Overview
We have just one planet, Earth, and it’s our job to take care of it! Come with us as we learn ways to live so we can care for our land, water, air, and living things!
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK - 1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 11:00 AM
12/19, 1/09, 1/23, 1/30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Science - Middle - Amazing Animal Groups (S4)
with Monet Rivera
Overview
Through engaging video clips, class discussion, note-taking, graphic organizers, and hands-on activities, students will learn about amazing animal groups and physical & behavioral adaptations that help them to survive and thrive.
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 2-3, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 11:00 AM
12/19, 1/09, 1/23, 1/30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Science - Upper - Matter: Its Properties & Interactions (LP4)
with Sarah Petar
Overview
Students will learn about the physical and chemical changes in matter. Get ready to do some experiments at home and discover the difference between a physical change and a chemical change. You will also explore the smallest particle of matter, the atom!
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 2-3, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 11:00 AM
12/19, 1/09, 1/23, 1/30
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.