Brace Family YMCA Homeschool Program Spring 2020 …...Masterpieces take time! 10-14 World History Required text: Story of the World, Vol 1. Explore Ancient Civilizations with themed

Brace Family YMCA Homeschool Program

Spring 2020 Course Descriptions

MONDAY: HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER

9:00-9:50

Ages Course Description

6-10 Engineering Introduces the engineering design process; invokes imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork.

12-15 Science C General science for older middle grade students. Required text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology AND Notebooking Journal

8-12 Saxon Math Concepts (5/4 & 6/5

Required text: Saxon 6/5 text, 3rd ed. or Required text: Saxon 5/4 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering. This class is designed to teach the concepts presented in Saxon Math 5/4 and 6/5 and will provide students with the essential skills needed to complete a year of Saxon math at home.

10:00-11:30 Class 10:00-10:50 lunch/recess—10:50-11:30

6-9 Logic Hands-on, minds-on math class using manipulatives, songs, games, and more!

9-12 Writing Concepts Students will learn the writing process including key word outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts. They will develop confidence, gain independence, and explore their creativity. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will be incorporated. Required text: IEW Student Resource Notebook.

10-12 Science B General science class for younger middle grades. Required text:Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology AND Junior Notebooking Journal

11:30-12:20 (12:20 Shuttle to Brace YMCA)

6-9 Nature Journaling Children of all ages will delight in this Charlotte-Mason based nature journaling class. Enroll your child in our outside-the-bricks science/art/writing class where they will go on nature walks each week, carefully observe their surroundings, and draw and write about what they see.

6-10 Social Studies Students will explore the culture customs, occupations, an geography their community, state, country, and world.

10-14 Language Arts Literature: classic and modern novels, short stories, & poetry. This class integrates grammar, writing, and literature. Required texts: IEW Student Resource Notebook; chapter books to be determined.

10-15 Outdoor Education Get your child outside for outdoor adventures, physical education, and nature studies utilizing our beautiful 22-acre campus. Exciting activities each week!

12:20 Shuttle to Brace YMCA

Clubs: 12:20-1:20—FREE for all registered students

• Kindness club: Student-led projects to spread kindness in our community and to our neighbors.

• Lego Club-Complete challenges and test your engineering skills. • Sports Club—Games and competitions utilizing the Hemby campus

1:20 Shuttle to Brace YMCA

TUESDAY: HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER

9:00-9:50

Ages Course Description

6-9 Art

Students will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. We will learn about a famous artist, element/principle of art all while learning new skills, creating, and having fun! This class is meant to help build an art foundation of concepts, skills, vocabulary, and inspire a love of art! Don’t be disappointed if a finished product doesn’t come home each week. Masterpieces take time!

10-14 World History Required text: Story of the World, Vol 1. Explore Ancient Civilizations with themed activities. Weekly homework.

10-14 Creative Writing Learn the essential elements of creative writing and story-telling and how to edit for grammar and content.

10:00-11:30 (Class – 10:00-10:50, Lunch 10:50-11:30; 11:30 Shuttle to Brace YMCA)

10-15 Spartan Training Agility class to develop overall body strength, grit, dynamic balance, coordination, and mental toughness.

8-12 Logic Develop mathematical reasoning skills through formal logic and fast-paced games.

11-14 Literature Students will investigate details, motives, and themes while contemplating challenging questions. Students will share their thoughts and ideas cooperatively through verbal, artistic, or written activities and conversations. Chapter books to be determined.

6-9 Science A General science class incorporating experiments, drawings, songs, and models.

11:30-12:20 (12:30 Shuttle to Brace YMCA)

10-14 Conversational Spanish This class uses a functional approach to teach students the language skills needed to communicate in a variety of everyday situations, such as asking for directions, taking public transportation, and ordering food.

10-14 Outdoor Education Get your child outside for outdoor adventures, physical education, and nature studies utilizing our beautiful 22-acre campus. Exciting activities each week!

6-9 Literature and Reading Promote an avid love for reading books and poetry through read-alouds, crafts, and weekly phonics study.

10-14 Visual Arts Draw, paint, and sculpt. Students will explore art history and improve their skills & eye for art.

WEDNESDAY: HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER

9:00-9:50

Ages Course Description

10-15 Logic Develop mathematical reasoning skills through formal logic & fast-paced games.

10-14 Writing/Grammar Students will learn the writing process including key word outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts. They will develop confidence, gain independence, and explore their creativity. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will be incorporated. Required text: IEW Student Resource Notebook.

13+ Drafting/Design Students will learn geometrics, sectional views and multi-view drawing. Students also study lettering and dimensioning. Students will begin with paper and cardboard models and progress to computer designs.

13+ Health and Pathology Basic anatomy, overall health, and diseases of the human body.

10:00-10:50

12-15 Literature Students will investigate details, motives, and themes while contemplating challenging questions. Students will share their thoughts and ideas cooperatively through verbal, artistic, or written activities and conversations. Chapter books to be determined.

11-15 Math 7/6 Required text: Saxon 7/6 text, 4th ed. Students should take the placement test before registering.

10+ Speech/Theater Students will develop communication skills through the art of public speaking. Students will write, rehearse, and deliver speeches and plays in this encouraging environment.

10+ Archery Our full archery curriculum will sharpen skills using our newly renovated archery course.

13+ Biology Lab Students will fulfill lab requirement for high sciences.

10:50-11:30 Lunch

Option to register for 11:30 or 1:25 shuttle to Brace YMCA.

11:30-12:20

10+ Mindfulness Learn to improve confidence and focus using calming and strengthening meditation techniques.

10-15 Google Docs Students will gain proficiency in Google Apps and Google Docs.

10+ Spartan Training Agility class to develop overall body strength, grit, dynamic balance, coordination, and mental toughness.

11+ Pre-Algebra Required text: Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering. Must enroll for both sessions to complete a full year course.

13+ Earth & Environmental Science

Understand the Earth’s history, geological processes and their effect on our environment and ecological systems. (high school credit)

12:30-1:20 (1:25 Shuttle to Brace YMCA)

10+ Outdoor Education Get your child outside for outdoor adventures, physical education, and nature studies utilizing our beautiful 22-acre campus. Exciting activities each week!

10-15 Journaling Writing doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated - it doesn’t even require a deep love of writing. Learn to express your ideas in an unrestricted, open-ended format. Journaling concepts include bullet journaling, list making, goals/dreams, gratitude, quotes, reflection, and more.

13+ Apologetics Explore the links between the Christian faith and all of life. This course encourages exploration of common ground between Christians and those with other beliefs.

10+ Conversational Spanish Conversational Spanish uses a functional approach to teach students the language skills needed to communicate in a variety of everyday situations, such as asking for directions, taking public transportation, and ordering food.

THURSDAY: HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER

9:00-9:50

Ages Course Description

12+ Biology Full high school biology course. Required text: Science Shepherd Biology & Lab Manual

12+ Psychology Introduction to the essential topics in psychology with weekly required homework.

12+ Creative Arts Art history, photography, and artistic elements. Great option to fulfill a semester art credit.

12+ Personal Finance Required text: Foundations in Personal Finance: Homeschool Student Text (new edition) by Dave Ramsey

12+ Algebra II Must have completed Algebra I with an A. Required text: Saxon Algebra II, 3rd Ed.

10:00-10:50

12+ Creative Writing Learn the essential elements of creative writing and story-telling and how to edit for grammar and content.

12+ Poetry & Short Stories Required text: Poetry & Short Stories American Literature 19th-20th Centuries by Memoria Press

12+ Anatomy & Physiology Prerequisites: chemistry and biology--must have an A in both classes. Required texts: The Anatomy Coloring Book; Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology: The Human Body.

12+ Outdoor Education Get your child outside for outdoor adventures, physical education, and nature studies utilizing our beautiful 22-acre campus. Exciting activities each week!

12+ Western Civilization Survey of Fall of Rome to 20th century emphasizing major civilizations and events through reading and writing assignments. Required texts: Western Civilization, Beyond Boundaries, fifth ed. (Dolphin Edition).

11:00-11:50

12+ Algebra I Students should take the placement test before registering. Required text: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd ed.

12+ ASL (American Sign Language)

Students will learn basic signs and communication. Required texts: Signing Illustrated, Revised Ed. The Complete Learning Guide by Mickey Flodin.

12+ World Geography A survey of world physical, social and political geography. See the world without leaving Hemby! Required text: Geography, Holt McDougal, student ed. (https://amazon.com/gp/product/0547491107)

12+ Spanish I High school conversational Spanish course including vocabulary and grammar.

12+ Strength & Conditioning Learn proper strength training and aerobic conditioning techniques to improve sports performance and prevent injury.

THURSDAY: HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER (cont.)

11:50-12:30 Lunch Option to register for 12:30 or 2:30 shuttle to Brace YMCA. 12:30-1:20

12+ Geometry Required Text: McDougal Littell Geometry Practice Workbook (ISBN: 978-0618736959). Prerequisite: Saxon 8/7 or Algebra ½ or Pre-Algebra

12+ Research Skills Students will learn how to mine information and evaluate sources for accuracy and validity. Plagiarism and copy write laws will be discussed and students will learn how to incorporate their findings in their research papers.

12+ American History I

Survey course covering Colonial Period through the Civil War. Exploring America Curriculum Package (Ray Notgrass, 2014 Edition/Hardcover) ISBN 1609990692 (NOTE: This package includes Volume II, which students will not need this year) If purchased separately: Exploring American History Volume I (Ray Notgrass, 2014 Edition/Hardcover) ISBN1609990668 (NOTE: ISBN for Volume II [next year’s book] is 1609990676) American Voices (Ray Notgrass, 2014 Edition/Hardcover) ISBN 1609990684 Please do not purchase the Student Review, Quiz and Exam Book, or Answer Key for this curriculum!We will NOT be doing the literature component of this curriculum, so no need to purchase the books listed in the textbook.

12+ Logic/Game Theory Develop mathematical reasoning skills through formal logic, fast-paced games, and game strategy.

12+ American Literature Required novels for the year: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Last of the Mohicans, Collected Works of Washington Irving, Moby Dick, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby

1:25-2:15

12+ British Literature

Excellence in Literature: British Literature (Janice Campbell/ISBN 978-1-62341-184-8) [OPTIONAL] I will provide specific excerpts/translations/literary works of the following: Beowulf Canterbury Tales (Geoffrey Chaucer) Selected works by various English poets Get specific translations of the following: Paradise Lost: Parallel Prose Edition (John Milton/ISBN-13 978-1554810970, ISBN-10: 1554810973) Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (translated by John Ridland/ISBN-13: 978-1927409756 ISBN-

10: 1927409756) No Fear Shakespeare: King Lear (Shakespeare/ISBN-13: 978-1586638535, ISBN-10: 9781586638535) No Fear Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare/ISBN-13: 978-1411401013, ISBN-10: 1411401018)

• Get the complete and unabridged versions of the following (specific edition and publisher of each does not matter as long as the version is complete and unabridged—online book version [Kindle, iBook, etc] acceptable): Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) Murder on the Orient Express (Agatha Christie)

12+ Spanish II Intense conversational Spanish course including grammar and vocabulary. Prerequisite: Spanish I

12+ Sociology An introductory course in which students will develop an understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. Required Text: Sociology – A Christian Approach for Changing the World

12+ Outdoor Education Get your child outside for outdoor adventures, physical education, and nature studies utilizing our beautiful 22-acre campus. Exciting activities each week!

12+ Pathology What makes us sick, and what can we do about it? A seminar on disease and treatment. Prerequisite: Biology and/or Anatomy and Physiology

MONDAY/TUESDAY/THURSDAY

9:00-11:50

Ages Class Description

4-6 Explorers (M/T/Th)

Explorations in reading, math, science, social studies, language, art, outdoor education, and more at the Hemby Program Center.

7-9 Adventurers (T/Th only) Adventures in reading, math, science, social studies, language, art, outdoor education, and more at the Hemby Program Center.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY: CENTRAL CHURCH LAKE PARK Classes meet twice a week from 8:45 – 1:00, Optional Extended Day 1:00 - 2:30

9:15-10:00 – MONDAY, 1ST PERIOD

Grade Course Description

5/4+ Writing A Students will learn the writing process including key word outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts. They will develop confidence, gain independence, and explore their creativity. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will be incorporated. Required text: IEW Student Resource Notebook.

6/5+ Science B General science focusing on the human body. Required text: Answers in Genesis, The Human Body.

7/6+ Spanish B Spanish course including vocabulary and grammar. Required text: Spanish For Children Primer A.

5/4+ Theology The study of the Christian faith from a historical biblical view.

9+ Poetry & Short Stories Required text: Poetry & Short Stories American Literature 19th-20th Centuries by Memoria Press.

10:05-10:50 – MONDAY, 2ND PERIOD

5/4+ Science A General science for 6/5 or 7/6 students. Required text: Answers in Genesis, The Human Body.

6/5+ Literature B Students will investigate details, motives, and themes while contemplating challenging questions. Students will share their thoughts and ideas cooperatively through verbal, artistic, or written activities and conversations. Chapter books to be determined.

8/7+ Writing C Students will learn the writing process including key word outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts. They will develop confidence, gain independence, and explore their creativity. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will be incorporated. Required text: IEW Student Resource Notebook.

5/4+ Math Lab During this guided study hall, students can receive additional help with their math assignments.

5/4+ Life Skills This is the modern day version of your mom’s home ec class! Learn valuable life skills in a fun environment.

11:25-12:10 – MONDAY, 3RD PERIOD

5/4+ Spanish A Spanish course including vocabulary and grammar. Required text: Spanish For Children Primer A.

6/5+ Writing B Students will learn the writing process including key word outlines, rough drafts, and final drafts. They will develop confidence, gain independence, and explore their creativity. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation will be incorporated. Required text: IEW Student Resource Notebook.

7/6+ Science C General science focusing on the human body. Required text: Answers in Genesis, The Human Body.

5/4+ PE Students will participate in a variety of physical activities that will improve their strength, endurance and coordination. Strength training, sports drills, and obstacle courses will keep your child active while promoting developmental communication, leadership, and peer interaction skills.

5/4+ Movie Making Today's creative, tech-savvy students love creating videos. Why not give them the tools and space to start their film-making journey? Using cell phones, video editing software, and You Tube, students will create and showcase their own movies in this fun class.

12:15-1:00 – MONDAY, 4TH PERIOD

5/4+ Literature A Students will investigate details, motives, and themes while contemplating challenging questions. Students will share their thoughts and ideas cooperatively through verbal, artistic, or written activities and conversations. Chapter books to be determined.

7/6+ Literature C Students will investigate details, motives, and themes while contemplating challenging questions. Students will share their thoughts and ideas cooperatively through verbal, artistic, or written activities and conversations. Chapter books to be determined.

9+ Physical Science Introduction to chemistry, physics, and Earth science. Required Texts: Exploring the World of Physics; Exploring the World of Chemistry by John Hudson Tiner.

5/4+ Math Lab During this guided study hall, students can receive additional help with their math assignments.

5/4+ Creative Arts

Students will explore drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. We will learn about a famous artist, element/principle of art all while learning new skills, creating, and having fun! This class is meant to help build an art foundation of concepts, skills, vocabulary, and inspire a love of art! Don’t be disappointed if a finished product doesn’t come home each week. Masterpieces take time!

9:15-10:00 – WEDNESDAY, 1ST PERIOD

Grade Course Description

5/4+ Math 5/4 Required text: Saxon 5/4 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

6/5+ History B Explore Ancient Civilizations with themed activities and discussions. Required text: Story of the World, Vol 1.

7/6+ Grammar C Required text: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: 180 Daily Teaching Lessons, Grade 9, ISBN: 978-0936981581

8+ Civics

This course covers both US Government and Civics. Students can expect to gain a greater understanding of our government at the federal, state, and local levels. Course topics include Principles of Government, historical events and writings including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, federalism, the three branches of government. Required text: American Government 101: From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics by Kathleen Sears.

5/4+ Public Speaking Become a powerful communicator in this fast-paced public speaking course.

10:05-10:50 – WEDNESDAY, 2ND PERIOD

6/5+ Math 6/5 Required text: Saxon 6/5 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

5/4+ Grammar A Required text: Easy Grammar Daily Grams, Grade 5, ISBN: 978-0936981383.

8/7+ Math 8/7 Required text: Saxon 8/7 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

5/4+ Language Lab During this guided study hall, students can receive additional help with their language arts assignments.

5/4+ Photojournalism A picture is worth a thousand words! In this hands-on class, students engage in the art of story-telling and news presentation through photography.

11:25-12:10 – WEDNESDAY, 3RD PERIOD

7/6+ Math 7/6 Required text: Saxon 7/6 text, 4th ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

8/7+ Algebra 1/2 Required text: Saxon Algebra 1/2 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

5/4+ History A Explore Ancient Civilizations with themed activities and discussions. Required text: Story of the World, Vol 1.

5/4+ Language Lab During this guided study hall, students can receive additional help with their language arts assignments.

5/4+ Drama Students will participate in a wide range of creative activities including dramatic movement, characterization, and improvisation, which will build their confidence, self-esteem, focus, concentration & verbal communication skills.

12:15-1:00 – WEDNESDAY, 4TH PERIOD

9+ Algebra 1 Required text: Saxon Algebra 1 text, 3rd ed. Students should take placement test before registering.

5/4+ Reading Promote an avid love for reading books and poetry through read-aloud, crafts, and weekly phonics study.

6/7+ Grammar B Required text: Easy Grammar Daily Grams, Grade 7, ISBN: 978-0936981376.

7/6+ History C Explore Ancient Civilizations with themed activities and discussions. Required text: Story of the World, Vol 1.

5/4+ PE Students will participate in a variety of physical activities that will improve their strength, endurance and coordination. Strength training, sports drills, and obstacle courses will keep your child active while promoting developmental communication, leadership, and peer interaction skills.

Lake Park: 1/2 Curriculum

(Highlighted items are required. Children will need to bring required books, homework folders, and colored pencils to class each day.

**We will provide them with their own homework folders.**)

Geography/Social Studies:

• Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners Geography Grade 1

• IEW: People and Places in Our Community

Grammar:

• Evan-Moor Grammar & Punctuation 1

https://www.christianbook.com/grammar-punctuation-grade-1/9781557998453/pd/622711?event=ESRCG

• Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, 12 Count

https://www.target.com/p/crayola-174-erasable-colored-pencils-12ct/-/A-14152261

Math:

• Evan-Moor Daily Math Practice Grade 1

Phonics:

• Recipe for Reading Manual

• Recipe for Reading Workbook 3 (Fall Session)

https://www.christianbook.com/recipe-for-reading-workbook-3/frances-bloom/9780838804933/pd/379493?event=ESRCG

• Recipe for Reading Workbook 4 (Winter Session)

https://www.christianbook.com/recipe-for-reading-workbook-4/frances-bloom/9780838804940/pd/379494?product_redirect=1&search_term=recipe%20for%20reading%20wo&Ntt=379494&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP

Science:

• Berean Builders: Science in the Ancient World

Spelling:

• Abeka: Spelling & Poetry Grade 1, 5th Edition

https://www.christianbook.com/abeka-spelling-and-poetry-1/pd/197076?event=ESRCG

Required Textbooks: Saxon Math 2, 3, or 5/4 (based on your child’s math level), Handwriting Without Tears 2nd Grade Student Bundle A

(https://shopping.lwtears.com/product/SB2A/handwriting) or 3rd Grade Student Bundle (https://shopping.lwtears.com/product/SB3/handwriting) or

4th Grade Student Bundle (https://shopping.lwtears.com/product/SB4/handwriting) based on your child’s writing level/parent preference.

This year students will work independently, in groups, and one on one with the teacher/teacher assistant out of their math books in class and at home.

We will be utilizing Science in the Ancient World for science and history (parents do not need to purchase this textbook). This will be supplemented

with unit studies in geography. Students will use Handwriting Without Tears (2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade) for writing/grammar/spelling working

independently, in groups, and one on one with the teacher/teacher assistant in class and at home. We will read short stories, poetry, readers theater

scripts, and chapter books (fiction and nonfiction) in class and at home. Reading books will be sent home on Mondays along with a reading log.

Please be sure to return these books to school the following Monday.

Mondays: Reading, Writing, Fine Arts/PE (be sure to send Handwriting Without Tears workbooks on Mondays!)

Wednesdays: Science, History, Math (be sure to send math books on Wednesdays!)