Science 2-U 2018 – 19 Class Schedule
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To enroll in Science 2 U Classes please go to the following link:
http://science2u.com/registration-prices/
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Elementary Classes
Fruits and Flowers
Taught by Martin Forte Dr. Homeschool
September 11, 18, 25
October 2
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
This is a great time of the year to discover flowers and fruits! Why do plants have flowers? What exactly is a fruit? What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? How are flowers and fruits related?
You’ll answer these questions and others by inspecting a variety of fruits and flowers.More Detective Investigations
Taught by Martin Forte Dr. Homeschool
October 9, 16, 23, 30
Are you ready for more mysterious capers that need to be investigated? We will put you to work as a forensic scientist, using actual crime lab techniques to help us solve some interesting cases. Completion of Detective Investigations #1 is not necessary for participation in this class. This class is all Hands-On!Expanding World of Gases
Taught by Martin Forte Dr. Homeschool
November 6, 13, 27
December 4
No Class On November 20
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
How do you get an egg stuck in a jar and remove it using only gas pressure? If that’s not enough, you’ll build your own hot air balloon and we will fly them on the last day of class. Don’t miss out on the fun!Wacky Weather
Taught by Martin Forte
Dr. Homeschool
January 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
Become a novice meteorologist in just 4 short weeks! You will make your own weather station to take home. We’ll discover how a thermometer actually measures the speed of particles through experimenting with the thermometers you will make in class. Learn the difference between Fahrenheit and Celsius through measuring samples in class. How do clouds form? Why do clouds have different names? We’ll make our own clouds and see if clouds form better in clean or dirty air. Discover why weather patterns form, which clouds bring rain, and how tornadoes form. Does warm air rise or fall? What about cold air? How does that make our weather? What is lightning and how is it formed? We’ll have clouds, rain, dew, wind, tornadoes and lightning 
right inside our classroom! Bring an umbrella for this one!Incredible Brain
Taught by Martin Forte
Dr. Homeschool
February 5, 12, 26,
March 5
No Classes on February 19
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
In this class we will look at more systems of the human body. We will cover the brain, the nervous system, the skin and sight. We will do experiments with your own body (don’t worry, nothing hurts). We’ll even dissect a brain! Don’t miss out!Chemistry for Kids
Taught by Martin Forte
Dr. Homeschool
March 12, 19, 26
April 2
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
discover the identity of unknown substances.The California Grunion
Taught By Martin Forte
Dr. Homeschool
April 9, 30
May 7, 14
No Classes on April 16 & 23.
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
What are grunion? Have you ever been on a grunion run? By the end of this class you’ll be ready to take a late night field trip with the class to a local beach to watch this phenomenon called a grunion run. Grunion are strange fish who actually lay their eggs on land instead of in the water like most fish. Why would they do that? What do the eggs look like? We’ll look at developing eggs through microscopes so you can see what is going on inside that egg that stays buried in the sand for 2 weeks at a time. Why do the grunion only lay eggs during 2 of the moons’ phases? You will learn about the moon’s cycles and even look at some real grunion and learn all about what they look like and why they live such a strange life. Hopefully, we’ll even be able to hatch some eggs in class (don’t worry, we’ll release them into the ocean so they can grow up). Finally, we’ll do Gyotaku, which is the Japanese art of fish printing. You’ll create beautiful Gyotaku of Grunion to take home with you. Each family is invited to join us on a group grunion run.
The exact date will be announced at the start of the class. Each student will also be given a schedule of Grunion runs for the rest of the year to enjoy with their family..
Jr. High and High School Classes
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Life Science
Grade Level 6 – 7
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Tuesdays
1:30 – 3:00
Class Days
September 11, 18, 25,
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 27 (No Class on 20)
December 4 (No classes on 11, 18, 25)
January 8, 15, 22, 29 (No class on 1)
February 5, 12, 26 (No Class on 19)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 9, 30, (No class on 16, 23)
May 7, 14
Class duration – 2 semesters
This class will include such topics as:
- Intro to Cell Biology
- Protein Synthesis
- Photosynthesis
- Genetics
- Origins
- Ecology
We will also cover classification and will conduct a brief survey of the kingdoms including:
- Archaebacteria
- Eubacteria
- Protists
- Fungi
- Plants
- Animals including:
- Invertebrates
- Arthropods
- Vertebrates
- Viruses
A brief study of some of the systems of the human body is also included. This course meets weekly for 1.5 hours (45 min. of lecture, 45 min. of lab). Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab reports and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests will be taken online at home and are to be administered by their parent. One in-class practicum test will be given by the instructor.
Cost of class: $350/semester. Please view the Registration/Prices page.
A textbook is required with two choices for text books available as listed on Life Science Texbooks.
Physical Science
Grades 8 – 9
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Tuesdays
3:30 – 5:00
Class Days
September 11, 18, 25,
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 27 (No Class on 20)
December 4 (No classes on 11, 18, 25)
January 8, 15, 22, 29 (No class on 1)
February 5, 12, 26 (No Class on 19)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 9, 30, (No class on 16, 23)
May 7, 14
Class duration – 2 semesters.
This class will cover material in the following areas:
- Method of scientific study
- Energy and motion
- Acceleration and momentum
- Matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Atomic structure and chemical bonds
- Properties of substances
- Light
- Sound waves
- Electrical phenomena
- Electronics
- Nuclear reactions
- Energy sources
The class will meet for 90 minutes once a week. This course includes lecture, hands-on labs, homework assignments, tests, and a science fair project. Cost: $375/Semester. Please view the Registration/Prices page.
A textbook is required – see Physical Science Textbook.
Biology
Grades 9 – 10
Taught by Lisa Wright
Thursdays
8:30 – 11:00
Dates: Class starts on Sept. 13
Class duration: 2 semesters
a-g Course (your charter must approve our syllabus for you to receive a-g credit)
This class will include such topics as intro. chemistry, cell biology, protein synthesis, photosynthesis, thorough coverage of genetics, classification and a survey of the kingdoms including archeabacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals including invertebrates, arthropods and vertebrates. There will be 1-2 long-term projects. Students will complete 28 labs and 2 in-class practicum assessments in this class. This course meets weekly for 2.5 hours (1+ hour of lecture, 1+ hour of lab). Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab reports and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests are taken online. Two in-class practicum tests will be given by the instructor.
- Cost: $400/semester
- A textbook is required, with two choices for text book available on Biology Textbooks.
Chemistry
Grades 10-11
Taught by Lisa Wright
Both classes will combine for the lab time.
Thursdays:
12:30 – 2:00
Conceptual Chemistry)
(Non a-g Lecture)
Thursdays:
11:30 – 12:30
Honors Chemistry Lecture
Thursdays:
2:00 – 3:10
Dates:
Class starts on
Sept. 13
Pre-requisite: completion of Algebra 1
Class duration – 2 semesters
There will be 2 separate chemistry lectures this year. One will be Conceptual Chemistry which will not have extensive math in it. This is for students who do not need a-g credit for the course or for those who struggle with upper level math.
The Chemistry Honors lecture will be for those students who would like to take this course for a-g credit and are proficient in math.
Chemistry Honors (A-G)
This class will include such topics as: structure of the atom, elements of the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure and reactivity, mole concepts and stoichiometry, gases, acids & bases, and solutions, reaction rates and chemical equilibrium, redox reactions and electrochemistry, introduction to biochemistry and organic chemistry. There will be a significant emphasis on laboratory practice, with weekly labs and/or demonstrations, along with computation for quantitative analysis. In addition, practice questions for the SAT II chemistry subject test will be included and discussed on a regular basis. This course meets weekly for 2.5 hours. Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab notebooks and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests will be sent home with the student to be administered by their parent and returned to class the following week.
A textbook is required. Go to Chemistry textbooks for ordering info.
Conceptual Chemistry (Non A-G)
Conceptual chemistry is a year-long course with wet labs designed to engage students who might not otherwise pursue a future in science. The focus is on fundamental concepts and application of the study of chemistry to the real world, not mathematical models. We will focus on observation of matter and how it interacts in chemical systems and reactions, as well as exploring the world of atoms, molecules and subatomic particles, organization of matter within the periodic table, chemical bonding and types of reactions, and chemistry at work in our society. This course includes robust wet-labs that go beyond kitchen science, including formal lab writeups. The emphasis will be on laboratory technique, safety and proficiency, as well as student-led investigations.
Text: Conceptual Chemistry, Understanding our World of Atoms and Molecules by John Suchocki, 4th edition (2010) or newer. ISBN-13: 978-0136054535 ISBN-10: 0136054536
Cost: $500/Semester