SCIENCE CLASSES
LIFE SCIENCE
Middle School - 7th grade
This course is designed to be a preparatory class for high school biology and is taught at a pace that can be followed by students new to the study of science along with those who consider science their favorite subject. Students engaging in classes outside the home often struggle with time management and organization. We will focus on developing good study habits while we learn about all the interesting facets of Life Science.
Topics will include cells, heredity, genes, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, animals, many human body systems and more. As always, we will be learning and exploring science in a way that glorifies God’s marvelous creation and embraces our Catholic faith. Students should expect to devote 30-45 mins four times a week to their study of life science. Canvas will be utilized for assignments and tests. Class time will focus on review of the material, labs, activities and discussion.
There is a chapter about reproduction. Your student can “opt” out of class that week if you prefer. I have the chapter scanned in a pdf for parents to preview. The majority of the focus is on fetal growth and genes and “nothing to make you squirm in your seat”. I’m happy to discuss it.
Science is amazing!!!! My goal is to share the love of science with everyone!
Monthly Tuition: $50 per month for 9 months ($180 fall/$135 spring after registration deposit)
Supply Fee: $65 including rental/usage of the textbook (Please contact me if you already own the textbook -you will get a $10 credit for using your own book.)
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 12
Textbook provided is Holt Science & Technology Life Science ISBN 9780030731648 Required materials:
● One inch 3-ring notebook, 5 tabbed dividers, notebook paper
● Pencil, pen, colored pencils or markers, scissors, 30cm/12in ruler
Tutor: Kim Ellerbrock (Ellerbrock.tutor@gmail.com, 847-224-5763)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: INTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Middle School - 8th grade
God created the universe to follow amazing laws designed by Him! This course will teach the students about those laws! This is a course designed to prepare middle school students for the high school level sciences. Integrated Physics and Chemistry is traditionally composed of one semester of chemistry and one semester of physics. Because math is so integrally involved in these sciences, it is recommended that the students be concurrently enrolled in Pre-Algebra or have already completed that math course. Students will be expected to read the textbook at home and complete the textbook comprehension questions. Students should also have access to the internet to watch reinforcing videos and complete online virtual labs. Students will keep a notebook for organizational and learning purposes. Class time will be used for some lectures and class discussions, but it will mostly involve hands-on activities and labs designed to bring the scientific concepts to life!
Tuition: $55 per month for 9 months ($220 fall/$165 spring after registration deposit)
Supply fee: $65 includes the loan of a textbook that will be ordered by the tutor and must be returned by the student at the end of the year.
Number of Students: minimum 5, maximum 12
Required text: Prentice Hall/Pearson Physical Science: Concepts and Challenges, 2009 edition. Required Supplies: Scientific calculator, Three-ring binder with 16 pocketed dividers. Tutor: Amy McDermott (almcd50@gmail.com, 469-863-1968)
CHEMISTRY
High School - 10th-12th grades
Chemistry is a great course that combines science concepts and math, providing an opportunity for students to grow their thinking skills. Each chapter builds on the previous chapter to provide a thorough understanding of the basics of chemistry. The text is arranged in a logical order and provides clearly presented examples and problems. The course will cover all 16 chapters of the text to ensure students have a solid understanding of chemistry in preparation for more advanced collegiate level sciences.
Students will be expected to keep up with reading material at home, complete fill-in-the-blank notes by watching the videos made by the tutor, perform laboratory experiments at home and in-class, complete lab reports, and work practice questions based on the text. Class time will be used for a combination of lecture, class discussion, and laboratory experiments. Homework will require the use of Canvas and other online applications. Note: Students will need to print the fill-in-the blank notes at home, which can be lengthy.
Prerequisites: Successfully completed Algebra I
To ensure students can succeed in the math portion of chemistry, Mrs. Hemmi requires students to take an algebra placement test and submit it to her for grading. This test can be taken before or after registration, but students will not be guaranteed a place in the class until the placement test is passed. After students successfully complete the placement test, Mrs. Hemmi will notify the registrar, Sondra Mullan, to officially approve students for this course.
Tuition: $60 per month for 9 months ($240 fall/$180 spring after registration deposit) Supply fee: $60
Class size: minimum 2, maximum 12
Required Text: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile 2015, ISBN#978-0996278461 Required Materials: two 3-ring binders (1 1⁄2 inches or more)
Instructor: Jane Hemmi (jahemmi@yahoo.com cell 469-396-6265 home 972-414-9870)
BIOLOGY
High School - traditionally 9th-10th grades
God created all living things with order and complexity, and they are AMAZING! This course will aim to inspire the students to be in awe of God’s marvelous creation. Class time will be used for a combination of lecture, class discussion, learning activities, laboratory experiments, and dissections. Students will be expected to pre-read the text and complete vocabulary and comprehension questions at home so that class time can build upon and strengthen their at-home learning. Students will be asked to keep a notebook for organizational and learning purposes. Students should also have access to the internet to watch reinforcing videos or complete online virtual labs. We will complete units covering the scientific method, biochemistry, ecology, cells, and genetics. Then we will begin to study the different kingdoms of living things: bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. We will use every opportunity to incorporate our Catholic faith into our study of the fascinating world of living things!
Tuition: $65 per month for 9 months ($260 fall/$195 spring after registration deposit) Supply fee: $70
Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 15
Required text: Pearson Biology by Miller and Levine, 2010 on-level edition. ISBN-13: 9780133669510 Required Supplies: Three-ring binder with 16 pocketed dividers
Tutor: Amy McDermott (almcd50@gmail.com, 469-863-1968)
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
High School - 10th-12th grades
This High School Human Anatomy and Physiology class will be taught at two different difficulty levels. Track 1 will be for students interested in pursuing a career in a medical specialty such as nursing, medical doctor, and PT/OT or who desire a challenging science class. Track 2 will be for non-science students who want a high school science credit and/or want to learn more about the human body but will not pursue a medical specialty.
The tests, quizzes, and expectations will differ between the two tracks.
In this course, students will learn about the awe-inspiring anatomy and physiology of our body's 11 organ systems with many hands-on activities. To accomplish this, the Modules will include two PowerPoint video presentations to help the students grasp the material and Labs more thoroughly. There will also be multiple hands-on activities in class, including dissections (eye, heart, lung, trachea, liver, kidney, bone/joints, brain, spinal cord, and rat), microscope labs, and student presentations. The students will also explore diseases using x-rays, CT scans, and other visual aids.
Come explore the human body and see the wonders Our God has “knit in your mother’s womb!”
I will grade Quizzes, Tests, Lab Notebook, Formal Lab Reports, presentations, and check for completion of OYO/Study Guide. The student/parent will check OYO and Study Guide Questions.
(Module 1 is a quick review of General Biology. Students must do the OYO Questions before the first class. There will not be a Module 1 Test.)
Tuition: $65 per month for 9 months ($260 fall/$195 spring after registration deposit) Supply Fee: $65
Prerequisite: Biology (required) and Chemistry (recommended, but not necessary) Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15
Books: Apologia Advanced Biology: The Human Body 2nd ed by Shannon and Yunis and the Tests and Solutions packet, Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt
Materials: Graph Ruled Composition Notebook, googles (optional)
Tutor: Dr. Nilda M. Martinez-Wuller (nilda2004@sbcglobal.net, 469-323-6405)
Forensic Science
High School - 19th-12th grades
Forensic Science is an ideal course for developing analytical and problem-solving skills while exploring the foundations of crime investigations. Students will engage with interactive Google Slides, hands-on activities and experiments, video clips, and independent exploration as they learn how real forensic scientists analyze evidence. This course also provides a unique opportunity to earn a science credit with lab while students actively participate in scientifically investigating evidence from crime scenes.
Through problem-solving, analysis, and the use of technology, students will work with a variety of physical evidence covering crime scene basics, trace evidence (hair, fiber, soil, paint, glass, and powder), blood evidence, impressions, ballistics, arson and explosives, DNA evidence, and fingerprints.
Online and hands-on activities are an integral component of the course and require students to apply logic, data collection, and critical evaluation skills. All materials will be presented in a tasteful and age-appropriate manner. No textbook is required. Students need to be proficient in typing and working with Google Slides and Google Docs.
Tuition: $65 per month for 9 months ($260 fall/$195 spring after registration deposit) Supply fee: $70
Class size: minimum 2, maximum 12
Required Materials: Google account (Gmail not required), daily use of a computer, scientific calculator, scientific ruler (measuring in centimeters), occasional use of a mobile phone
Instructor: Jane Hemmi (jahemmi@yahoo.com cell 469-396-6265)
Physics
High School - 10th-12th grades
This course will excite and encourage students to grasp the major concepts in physics as laid out in Dr. Wile’s textbook. There are 16 chapters that cover all the basics including: motion, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, sound, light, electricity and currents. Students will be expected to pre-read the text and come to class prepared for discussion, in-class labs, and working problems together. At home the students will need to complete lab reports and work practice questions based on the text.
Prerequisites:
● Completion of Algebra 1
● Completion/concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2
● Knowledge of the three basic geometric functions (sine, cosine & tangent) and how they relate to a right triangle is required.
*In order to ensure that all C4 physics students have at least an Algebra 1 proficiency level, as well as basic geometry skills, students are required to take a math placement test and submit it to Mrs. Smith for grading before they will be officially approved and enrolled in this physics course.
Tuition: $60 per month for 9 months ($240 fall/$180 spring after registration deposit) Supply fee: $60
Class size: minimum 3, maximum 10
Required materials:
● Discovering Design with Physics, by Dr. Jay L. Wile 2023, ISBN# 979-8-9852529-8-9 ● Scientific calculator
● 3-ring binder (3/4” or larger) with 2 tabbed dividers and loose notebook paper
● Pencils
Tutor: Lisa Smith (cajunlms@gmail.com, 904-631-5391)