Additional Science Classes 2017-18

Nutrition 101

Choose Life

Taught by:  Joanna Stewart

Meet the Teacher Video

Wednesday

12:30 – 1:30

COST: Class duration 2 Semesters ~ $150 per semester

We study the function of each system and how our food choices influence wellness. This is a 2 semester course that covers all aspects of health including anatomy, biology, nutrition and chemistry. Each week there’s opportunity to sample food as a tangible way to experience nutrients. We learn the why’s of what to eat, not just the “because I said so”.  My goal is to equip students to make the best choices for improved health and abundant living. This class satisfies the Ca state requirements for health.

Both male and female students 13 and older are encouraged to enroll.

TEXT:  Nutrition 101: Choose Life! by Growing Healthy Homes.  I have a limited number of books for $79 plus tax. This text is a
book that your family can use as a constant resource for improved health. It’s much more than a textbook.

CONTACT: Joanna Stewart at nspirehlth@gmail.com or 626-482-0139

ROBOTICS AND PROGRAMMING

ROBOTICS – LEVEL 0

Barnabas Tinker Series

SESSION ONE (A11)

Tuesday  4:30 – 5:30

February 6, 13, 27  (No class on 2/20)

March 6, 13, 20  (No Class on 3/27)

April 3, 10

SESSION TWO (A19)

Tuesdays  4:30 – 5:30

April 17, 24

May 1, 8 15, 22, 29

June 5

AGES: 5-10

TUITION:  $200 (8-weeks, materials included).  $215 for charter student. (Academy of Arts and Sciences, California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, ILead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: None

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

The Barnabas Tinker Series takes young inventors on a series of 60-minute robotics adventures over the course of 8 weeks.  In each session, students will learn key engineering principles as they build little robots of their own.

Sample projects include:  Critter-Bot, FAN-tastic Robot, Scribble-Bot, Arcade-Bot, S.S. Tugboat, Robot Operation, Aquarium-Bot, & more!

WHY STEM?

As parents and educators, why should we care about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)?   Science explores the physical world around us.  Math explores the world through numbers and equations.  Engineering uses math and science to solve real-world problems.  Technology is the use of engineering to generate a good or service for the purpose of serving others.  By combining S.T.E.M. education with the proper worldview, we are preparing our youth to develop products and services that can change the world.

CONTACT:

ROBOTICS

LEVEL I

Introduction to Robotics

Taught by

Barnabas Robotics

Class overview Video

First Session: 

Mondays 2:00 – 3:30 PM

February 5, 12, 26  (No class 2/19)

March 5, 12, 19  (No class 3/26)

April 2, 9

Second Session: 

Mondays 2:00 – 3:30 PM

April 16, 23, 30

May 7, 14, 21   (No class 5/28)

June 4,11

AGES: 8-12
TUITION:  $250 per semester (robot included).  $275 for charter student. (Academy of Arts and Sciences, California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, ILead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: None

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

This Introduction to Robotics class provides an opportunity for young students to learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in a fun and engaging manner.  Students will be introduced to circuit building, micro-controller programming, and 3D-printing as they build a fully-functioning robot of their own.  Every robot will be different, as your child designs his/her own robot’s appearance and behavior.  Best of all, everyone gets to keep their completed robot at the end of the class.  Our class concludes with a robot showcase where parents are invited to see their kids present their completed projects.  Students will also practice writing and communication skills through daily journaling and interactive group activities throughout the course.  Class sizes are limited to 8 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction.

WHY STEM?

As parents and educators, why should we care about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)?   Science explores the physical world around us.  Math explores the world through numbers and equations.  Engineering uses math and science to solve real-world problems.  Technology is the use of engineering to generate a good or service for the purpose of serving others.  By combining S.T.E.M. education with the proper worldview, we are preparing our youth to develop products and services that can change the world.


CONTACT:  

ROBOTICS

LEVEL II

Intermediate Robotics

Taught by

Barnabas Robotics

Fridays 

12:00 – 1:30 PM

February 9, 16  No Class 2/23

March 2, 16, 23  No Class 3/30

April 6, 13

AGES: 9 and up

TUITION:  $265 per semester (robot included).  $290 for charter student (Academy of Arts and Sciences, California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, ILead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: Robotics – LEVEL I

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

This course is a continuation of the LEVEL I, Introduction to Robotics course.  Students will be introduced to the world of sensors and DC motors.  These new tools will allow them to create a robot that moves and thinks on its own.  As with all of our classes, students will be able to take their robot home at the end of the course.  Class sizes are limited to 8 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction.  

WHY STEM?

As parents and educators, why should we care about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)?   Science explores the physical world around us.  Math explores the world through numbers and equations.  Engineering uses math and science to solve real-world problems.  Technology is the use of engineering to generate a good or service for the purpose of serving others.  By combining S.T.E.M. education with the proper worldview, we are preparing our youth to develop products and services that can change the world.


CONTACT:  

ROBOTICS

Diving Into Hardware

Young Inventor Series

Taught by:

Barnabas Robotics

Fridays

12:00 – 1:30 PM

April 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18, 25

June 1, 8

AGES: 9 and up

TUITION:  $275 per semester (robot included).  $300 for charter student (Academy of Arts and Sciences, California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, ILead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: Robotics – LEVEL II

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

Barnabas Robotics’ “Diving Into Hardware” course focuses on how everyday electronics work.  In this class, young inventors will take a deeper dive into hardware engineering by experimenting with buttons, displays, switches, and more!  They will also learn software programming on the Arduino coding platform to bring their electronic creations to life.  Class sizes are limited to 8 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction. Students will be able to take their inventions home at the end of the course.

CONTACT:

ROBOTICS – LEVEL III

(Introduction to Raspberry Pi +

Python Programming)


Taught by:

Barnabas Robotics

Fridays  1:30 – 3:00 PM

February 9, 16  (No Class on 2/23)

March 2, 9, 16, 23  (No class on 3/30)

April 6, 13

AGES: 13 and up

TUITION:  $275 per semester (robot included).  $300 for charter student (California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: Robotics – LEVEL II (or Age 13+)

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

In this class, students will begin to explore text-based programming (Python) and continue to dive into the world of sensors.  As with all of our classes, students will be able to take their robot home at the end of the course.  Class sizes are limited to 8 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction.  Students should be comfortable typing on a standard computer keyboard prior to enrolling, as this class involves text-based coding.  (Students ages 13+ may sign up for this course without having first taken Level 2).

CONTACT:

ROBOTICS

Python Programming Plus

(Young Inventor Series)

Fridays 

1:30 – 3:00 PM

April 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18, 25

June 1, 8

AGES: 13 and up

TUITION:  $275 per semester (materials included).  $300 for charter student (California Enrichment Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Excel Academy, Golden Valley, Gorman, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oak, Sky Mountain, Summit Academy, Valiant Academy)

PREREQUISITES: Robotics – LEVEL III

ABOUT US: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/about-us/our-team

SIGN UP: https://www.barnabasrobotics.com/enroll

Barnabas Robotics’ “Python Programming Plus” course focuses on going deeper into the world of Raspberry PI and Python text programming.  We will be experimenting with IoT (Internet of Things) to connect every day devices to the internet.  Class sizes are limited to 8 total students to ensure individualized, hands-on instruction. Students will be able to take their inventions home at the end of the course.

 

WHY STEM?

As parents and educators, why should we care about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)?   Science explores the physical world around us.  Math explores the world through numbers and equations.  Engineering uses math and science to solve real-world problems.  Technology is the use of engineering to generate a good or service for the purpose of serving others.  By combining S.T.E.M. education with the proper worldview, we are preparing our youth to develop products and services that can change the world.

CONTACT: