SCIENCE CLASSES 2026-27
Apologetics: Creation Science
Taught by Martin & Carolyn Forte
Tuesday
1:00 – 2:00
COST: $100.00 per family per semester
- Yes, the cost is per family, not student. We feel this would be a great family style class for High school and older. Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend at no additional cost.
AGE TARGET: High school and older.
Course description:
This course will introduce the science topics most relevant to the study of Biblical Creationism. There will be a video each week from Educate for Life with Kevin Conover followed by a discussion and relevant activities.
Topics covered include:
- Fossil record vs. evolution
- Evidence for a world-wide flood
- Did man walk with dinosaurs?
- Age of the earth
- Genetic mutations and Intelligent Design
- Irreducible complexity and thermodynamics
- The Big Bang and the anthropic principle
- Scientific hoaxes
- Evolutionary ethics
- Answering atheism
REGISTER: Contact EIE at (626) 821-0025
SCIENCE-2-U
Science-2-U
The ultimate hands-on Science classes in the area!
Science-2-U
The ultimate hands-on Science classes in the area!
ELEMENTARY CLASSES
Hands-on science classes for 1-6th grade. The subject of study changes monthly with a mix of physical and life science courses. All supplies will be provided. No textbook is required. All Elementary classes are taught by Marty Forte.
** WE DO NOT ACCEPT SINGLE SESSION OR MONTH BY MONTH REGISTRATIONS. REGISTRATION IS FOR THE FULL SCHOOL YEAR AND PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WHETHER YOUR STUDENT ATTENDS EACH CLASS OR NOT. IF YOU DROP, YOUR SPOT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO OTHERS ON THE WAITLIST **
MONDAY 3rd – 6th Grade 11:00am – 12:00pm or 1st – 3rd Grade 12:30am – 1:30pm
COST: $400.00 per semester.
“Charter Students: Please discuss grade-level requirements for each class with your charter before registration.”
2026 – 27 EIE Science-2-U Schedule
COST: $400.00 per semester.
1 Annual Payment of $800.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2 Single Semester Payments of $400.00
Each Single Semester payment is due one week before classes begin for that semester. NOT AUTO-DEBIT
4 Automatic-Quarterly Payments of $200.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
10 Automatic-Monthly Payments of $80.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin.
THE BIG WORLD OF TINY INSECTS
SEPTEMBER 14, 21, 28
OCTOBER 5
The Big World of Tiny Insects
This is the best time of the year to learn about these little six-legged wonders. We’ll learn about the life-cycle of bees, ants, ladybugs and crickets. We’ll find out why insects are the most abundant animals on our planet. This class is filled with lots of fun experiments and activities, some of which the kids get to take home!
EDIBLE SCIENCE
OCTOBER
19, 26
NOVEMBER
2, 9
Edible Science
In this crazy class, all of our supplies and experiments will involve edible items. You don’t have to eat them but you might want to. Why does popcorn pop? Can we affect how big the popcorn will be when it pops? What is capillary action and what organisms use it? What is really in your food? Learn to read labels and see what they’re really saying. We’ll even explore molecular gastronomy! What is that? Come find out!
NO CLASSES ON OCTOBER 12
AMAZING MATTER
NOVEMBER
16, 30
DECEMBER
7, 14
NO CLASS ON NOVEMBER 23
Amazing Matter
How do you define life? What is the difference between living and non-living objects? What are the differences between solids, liquids and gasses? What causes some things to float while others sink? Let’s find the answers through hands-on experiments!
NO CLASSES ON DECEMBER 21, 28
ALL ABOUT ENERGY
JANUARY
4,11, 25
FEBRUARY
1
NO CLASSES JANUARY 18
All About Energy
Come learn about energy! What is it? Learn how energy “works”, what the three types of energy are, how to transfer it, how to produce it, and how to calculate how much you produce. Filled with lots of cool, ENERGETIC experiments!
MARINE LIFE
FEBRUARY
8, 22
MARCH
1, 8
NO CLASS ON
FEBRUARY 15
Marine Life
This class is all hands-on with marine creatures. Learn about the habits and anatomy of various marine organisms. We will be dissecting a shark, fish, and some invertebrates like clams. We’ll also discover the beauty of the kelp forest and find out what kinds of animals live there.
THE AMAZING WORLD OF WATER
MARCH
15,
APRIL
5,12,19
NO CLASSES MARCH 22 & 29
The Amazing World of Water
Water is one of the most abundant resources on earth. What is it made of and how does it function? You’ll be amazed at how much you do not know about this substance that constantly surrounds us. We’ll learn about why it is important to protect the water on our planet and we’ll even perform some water tests by designing and using our own water filters. Come join the fun!
NO CLASSES MARCH 22 & 29 SPRING BREAK
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MAGICAL MACHINES
APRIL
26
MAY
3, 10, 17
Magical Machines
We use machines every day. Usually we don’t even realize what all these machines are doing. We’ll explore the world of machines from levers to pulleys and gears. Through these fun experiments, the students will learn the basic physics behind simple machines. The kids will even design a machine to lift the teacher!
JUNIOR HIGH CLASSES
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HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
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Life Science
Grade Level: 7th
Life Science is a two-semester course
Taught by
Malia Poggio
Tuesday
2:00 – 3:30
(1) Annual Payment of $900.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
(2) Semester Payments of $450.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.
(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $225.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
() Monthly Auto-Payments of $90.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.
Junior High Life Science (7th Grade, NGSS-Aligned)
Step into the fascinating world of life sciences in this hands-on course designed for junior high students (ideal for 7th grade). Students explore key biology topics, including:
- cells
- genetics
- mitosis
- meiosis
- photosynthesis
- cellular respiration
- the six kingdoms of life
- human anatomy
- ecology
All of this instruction while developing scientific inquiry and laboratory skills. Instruction emphasizes NGSS-aligned Science and Engineering Practices, including asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing data, developing and using models, constructing explanations, and engaging in argument from evidence. Each week features a live lecture and hands-on lab, with all lab supplies provided for in-person students. Textbook readings, homework, lab reports, and tests are completed at home. Students design a science fair project during the second semester, and an optional field trip may be offered to support real-world application.
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 (IF POSSIBLE THIS YEAR)
REQUIRED TEXT: Glencoe Life Science – Student Edition
ISBN 10: 007877800X ISBN 13: 9780078778001
Publisher: Glencoe, 2008, Hardcover
This text may be purchased for supplemental reading purposes only, but is not required.
Life Science by Bob Jones University Press. 3rd edition.
ISBN: 978-1-59166-474-1
Publisher: BJU Press, 2007
Length: 896 pp. Hardbound or softbound. 7th grade.
Physical Science
Grade Level: 8th – 9th
A-G certified (if charter approved)
Physical Science is a two-semester course
Taught by:
Malia Poggio
Tuesday
3:00 – 4:30
COST: $475.00 PER SEMESTER
(1) Annual Payment of $950.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
(2) Semester Payments of $475.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.
(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $237.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
(10) Monthly Auto-Payments of $95.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.
Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are In-Person for class. For online students, a supply list will be provided so they may do the experiments with us. The cost of lab supplies should also be covered by charter school funds if purchased through an approved vendor.
High School Physical Science (NGSS-Aligned, A–G Certified)
This A–G certified Physical Science course is designed for high school students to explore fundamental concepts in chemistry and physics through hands-on labs, experiments, and project-based learning. The course meets once weekly for 90 minutes over 30 weeks per year (15 weeks per semester). Instruction integrates NGSS-aligned Science and Engineering Practices, including asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing explanations, and using models.
Students investigate topics such as:
- methods of scientific study
- matter (solids, liquids, gases)
- atomic structure
- chemical bonds
- properties of substances
- energy
- motion
- acceleration
- momentum
- Newton’s laws
- gas laws
- light, and sound waves
- electricit
- electronics
- magnetism
- nuclear reactions,
- energy sources
Each week includes a live lecture and hands-on lab, with all lab supplies provided for in-person learners, and a supply list for online students. Lab costs may be covered by charter funds if purchased through an approved vendor. Students complete textbook readings, lab homework, and assessments at home, as well as a self-directed project, a science fair project, and a research paper to apply scientific reasoning in real-world contexts. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.
Textbook required:
Inspire Science: Physical Science G9-12, Student Edition
National Edition(s)
Textbook: ISBN 13: 9780076683048 MHID: 0076683044
Publisher: McGraw Hill, Grades: 9 – 12 © 2021
PRINT VERSION: $134.76 from McGraw Hill or find used online with ISBN on the left.
DIGITAL VERSION: $33.76 for 1-year subscription. Inspire Science 2020/2027, Physical Science, Digital Student Center, 1-year subscription
MHID: 0076716872 | ISBN 13: 9780076716876
Recommended Scientific Calculator:
Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
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Biology & Honors Biology
Grade Level: 9th – 10th A-G certified (if charter approved)
Biology is a two-semester course
Pre-requisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra 1
Taught by
Malia Poggio
Tuesday
12:30 – 2:30
COST: $525.00 PER SEMESTER
(1) Annual Payment of $1050.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
(2) Semester Payments of $525.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.
(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $262.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
(10) Monthly Auto-Payments of $105.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.
BIOLOGY HONORS PRICING
1) Annual Payment of $1150.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
(2) Semester Payments of $575.00
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd-semester payments must be made no later than one week before classes begin.
(4) Quarterly Auto-Payments of $287.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
(10) Monthly Auto-Payments of $115.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin. These will automatically bill on the same date every month.
Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are in person for class.
High School Biology (NGSS-Aligned, A–G Certified*) is a rigorous course designed to fulfill one of the two required science credits for graduation. It is aligned with California NGSS for high school life sciences. Meeting weekly for 2.25 hours, students explore topics such as:
- cellular biology
- biomolecules,
- enzymes
- photosynthesis
- cellular respiration
- genetics
- protein synthesis,
- mitosis
- meiosis
- evolution
- natural selection
- ecology, and ecosystem dynamics, including human impacts
All of this instruction while developing proficiency in laboratory skills, experimental design, data analysis, scientific communication, and evidence-based reasoning. Instruction integrates NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (modeling, investigation, data analysis, explanation, and argumentation), and Crosscutting Concepts (cause and effect, structure and function, energy and matter, systems, and stability and change). All lab supplies are provided for in-person learners. Office hours will be by appointment only via Zoom. An Honors option offers advanced assignments and CLEP Biology preparation for potential college credit.
IMPORTANT: Textbook required:
Free & downloadable Concepts of Biology through OpenStax.
https://openstax.org/details/
You may also purchase a printed version, but please purchase early to allow for shipping time.
HONORS BIOLOGY STUDENTS ONLY:
Students who add the HONORS portion will have additional information and assignments to complete. Students will cover material appropriate for them to take the CLEP exam for college credit. Honors students are encouraged to attend weekly biology study hall or office hours. Also A-G certified.
General & Honors Chemistry at EIE
Grade Level: 10th – 12th A-G certified (if charter approved)
Pre-requisite: completion of Algebra 1
Chemistry is a two-semester course
Taught by Lisa Wright
Thursday
8:30 – 10:45
HONORS CLASS
8:30 – 11:45
COST: REGULAR CLASS
1 Annual Payment of $1150.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2 Single Semester Payments of $575.00
Each Single Semester payment is due one week before classes begin for that semester. NOT AUTO-DEBIT
4 Automatic-Quarterly Payments of $287.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
10 Automatic-Monthly Payments of $115.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin.
COST: HONORS CLASS
1 Annual Payment of $1250.00
Payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2 Single Semester Payments of $625.00
Each Single Semester payment is due one week before classes begin for that semester. NOT AUTO-DEBIT
4 Automatic-Quarterly Payments of $312.50
1st payment is due by one week before classes begin.
2nd – 4th payments will auto-debit every 70 days from the subscription start date
Ex. If you subscribe to Quarterly Payments on August 14th, your card will automatically be billed again on October 23rd, January 1st, and March 12th. Then your subscription will end.
10 Automatic-Monthly Payments of $125.00
Subscriptions must begin no later than one week before classes begin.
Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are in person for class.
General Chemistry is a first-year introductory A-G level class that explores chemical phenomena. Through lectures, class discussions, small group activities, homework, labs and class lab challenges, students will explore chemical concepts as they apply to the world around them. Emphasis will be on disciplinary core concepts, both qualitative and quantitative laboratory inquiry, mathematical modeling of key concepts, and the process of scientific inquiry. Topics include but are not limited to: modeling the atom (nuclear & subatomic), understanding properties of matter at the bulk scale, chemical bonding, understanding and modeling chemical reactions, moles, stoichiometry, properties of solutions and concentration/dilution, thermodynamics, reaction rate, dynamic equilibria, acid/base, reduction/oxidation (redox), and gases. We focus a lot in this class on the chemical effects of human activity on the environment and using chemistry to offer viable solutions. This class culminates in an engineering applications unit on bioplastics and their effects on the environment. Class meets weekly for 2.25 hours and includes keeping a scientific journal.
Pre- or Co-requisite: Algebra 1
TEXTBOOK OPTIONS (choose one):
OR
HONORS CHEMISTRY STUDENTS ONLY:
How is Honors Different from General Chemistry?
- Your homework is different, but not generally longer
- Your labs are different, but usually not that much more work
- You will have one extra lab report each quarter, typed, usually 3-5 pages long
- All of our labs (not lab activities) are quantitative (except two) – you will be using math!
- We have at least 3 original student-led experimental labs this year: Chromatography (1st Q), Titration (4th Q) and our 5-week all-original independent research project (4th Q)
- You will be required to do a formal typed write-up incorporated into slides for your final project
- You will be asked to do a 3+ page “Current Events in Chemistry” mini-research report on recent developments in chemical engineering/materials science of your choosing – one per semester.
- After General Chemistry, you will have a 15-minute break. Honors will then continue for an additional 45 minutes.
Charters must approve the Honors designation.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra I with a C or better.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Glencoe Chemistry Matter & Change, 2017 ISBN-13: 978-0076774609