Science 2-U 2017-18 Class Schedule
To enroll in Science 2 U Classes please go to the following link:
http://science2u.com/registration-prices/
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Elementary Classes
Marine Life
Taught by: Jill Wilcox
September 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
Amazing World of Water
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Oct. 10,17,24,31
10:30 – 11:30
12:00 – 1:00
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!Magical Machines
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Nov. 7,14,28
Dec. 5
No class Nov. 21
Thanksgiving Break
se 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!
Enjoying Energy
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Jan. 9, 16, 30,
Feb 6
No classes on
January 23
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!
Animal Behavior
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Feb.13, 20, 27
Mar. 6
In this class your students will learn about the behavior differences among various types of animals. Just a few of the questions we will explore are:
What is the difference between an earthworm and a mealworm?
What does a snail eat?
What is an earthworm’s favorite spot, light or dark, moist or dry?
We’ll have all hands-on activities to learn about the behavior of these and other critters.
In Big World of Little Insects
Taught by Jill Wilcox
March 20
April 10, 17, 24
No classes Mar. 27, Apr.3-Spring Break
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, lady bugs 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!
Amazing Matter
Taught by Jill Wilcox
May 1, 8, 15, 22
How do you define life?
What is the difference between living and non-living objects?
What are the differences between solids, liquids and gases?
What causes some things to float while others sink?
Let’s find the answers through hands-on experiments!
Jr. High and High School Classes
Earth Science
Taught by: Jill Wilcox
Grade Level: 6 – 8
Class Duration: 2 Semesters
DATES:
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 28
December 5, 12
January 9, 16, 23,30
February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20
April 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22
Days off: Nov. 21, Dec. 19,
26, Jan. 2, Mar. 27, Apr. 3.
This class will cover material in the following areas; stars and planets, the sun, asteroids, comets, meteors, the space program, weather, rocks and minerals, fossils, mountain formation, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, glaciers and more! Students will complete 29 labs in this class and a science fair project!
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. Tests will be taken online.
Cost: $375/semester * Note, not all charter schools accept this for high school credit. Please check with your individual charter school.
Physical Science
Taught by Jill Wilcox
Grade Level: 8 – 9
Class Duration: 2 Semesters
Dates: Sept. 12, 19, 26,
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5,
Jan. 9, 16, 30, Feb. 6, 13,
20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20,
Apr. 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8,
15, 22.
Days off: Nov. 21, Dec.
19, 26, Jan. 2, Mar. 27,
Apr. 3.
This class will cover material in the following areas; the scientific method, energy and motion, acceleration and momentum, matter (solid, liquid, gas), atomic structure and chemical bonds, properties of substances, light, sound waves, electricity, electronics, nuclear reactions and energy sources. Students will complete 29 labs in this class and a science fair project!
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. Tests will be taken online.
Cost: $375/semester * Note, not all charter schools accept this for high school credit. Please check with your individual charter school.
Biology
9th – 10th grade level
A-G Quality Class
Taught by Lisa Wright
9:00 – 11:30
Instruction begins 9/7
Dates:
September 7, 14, 21, 28,
October 5, 12, 19, 26,
November 2, 9, 16, 30,
December 7,
January 11, 18, 25,
February 8, 15, 22,
March 1, 8, 15,
April 5, 12, 19, 26,
May 3, 10, 17, 31.
Days off: Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 21 & Dec 28, Feb 15, March 22. 29
- Lab Practicum In-class required exam: Dec 14
- Comprehensive In-class required exam : May 17
- Final projects due: May 24
- Last day of class: May 24
This course meets weekly for 2-2.5 hours (1hour 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
Duration: Two semesters
Chemistry w/ Lab
9th – 10th Grade Level
A-G Quality Level
Taught by Lisa Wright
12:00 – 2:30
Instruction begins 9/7
Dates:
September 7, 14, 21, 28,
October 5, 12, 19, 26,
November 2, 9, 16, 30,
December 7,
January 11, 18, 25,
February 8, 15, 22,
March 1, 8, 15,
April 5, 12, 19, 26,
May 3, 10, 17, 31.
Days off: Oct 19, Nov 23, Dec 21 & Dec 28, Feb 15, March 22. 29
- Lab Practicum In-class required exam: Dec 14
- Comprehensive In-class required exam : May 17
- Final projects due: May 24
- Last day of class: May 24
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.
Cost: $500/Semester
Duration: Two Semesters