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Become a “mystery master” as we read together some of the greatest mysteries of all time, including Edgar Allan Poe, Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie, and more! For middle school students.
Special notes: Class materials are provided FREE by the instructor. Total classes: 12 Class dates: Tuesdays, January 9 to April 9. No class February 13 (mid-semester break) or March 26 (Holy Week) Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 9th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Literature or English Fee: For all 12 classes: $177 if you register on or before November 15, $197 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Kevin O’Brien Course description: In this course, students will strive to become “mystery masters”! We will read some of the greatest mystery stories of all time, including tales of detectives such as Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, Nancy Drew, and others. Plus, mini-mysteries will be read and solved in several class sessions. Course outline: Introduction and Mini-Mysteries Edgar Allan Poe Sherlock Holmes Father Brown Literary Criticism and Murder Mysteries Agatha Christie - “The Affair at the Victory Ball” Agatha Christie - “Witness for the Prosecution” Nancy Drew The Hard Boiled Detective - “The Bouncing Betty Caper” The Hard Boiled Detective - “I’ll Be Waiting” Mysteries and Movies: Benoit Blanc, the newest detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Course materials: Public domain mysteries will be provided FREE by the instructor as PDF files. Homework: Auto-graded quizzes plus a Final Exam. Plan on about two or three hours of homework, mostly reading, per week. More 
Starts:
1/9/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
4/9/2024
12:15 PM
Sessions:
12
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21 open seats left
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25 seats
Need to work on your acting skills? Register today for this course and receive coaching from successful Catholic actor Mr. Kevin O’Brien.
Special notes: All students are required to have a working webcam and mic. Course materials provided FREE by the instructor. Total Classes: 6 Class Dates: Tuesdays, March 5 to April 16. No class March 26 (Holy Week) Starting Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (12:00 Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific)) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 9th grade Suggested Credit: 1/2 semester Drama, Speech, or Language Arts Fee: For all 6 classes: $97 if you register on or before November 15, $117 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Kevin O’Brien Course Description: In this course, Kevin O’Brien, professional actor of stage and screen, audio books and television, will coach Middle School students in brief dramatic and comedic monologues. Some will be from plays that exist some can be monologues that the students write themselves. Each student will get a chance to memorize and perform in class: three monologues of no more than three minutes each, from a comedy, a tragedy, and a play of the student’s choosing. Mr. O’Brien will coach each student in acting technique, giving notes and instruction. Course Outline: Class One: Introduction Class Two: Monologue 1 Class Three: Monologue 2 Class Four: Monologue 3 Class Five: Re-Presentation of an earlier Monologue Class Six: Review Course Materials: Suggested monologues as provided by the instructor. Homework: Memorizing a three-minute monologue will probably take about 30 minutes per day for five days. If students choose to write a monologue, it will be submitted on Moodle and approved by the instructor prior to its performance. More
Starts:
3/5/2024
1:00 PM
Ends:
4/16/2024
1:45 PM
Sessions:
6
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9 open seats left
Class size:
15 seats
Finishing Middle School with a strong understanding of the fascinating world of mathematics is vital to success moving forward. This course takes students on Quests to build 8th-grade Pre-Algebra skills in Linear Equations & Inequalities, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, and Functions, as well as an introduction to Polynomials & Radicals. Gamification continues to bring Math to life!
Special Notes: This can be utilized as a Pre-Algebra course. As a GAMIFIED course, students learn through a variety of assignments that include games. This is Part Two of a two-part course new students can be accepted mid-year if there are available seats. In addition to class instruction, there will be interactive recorded video lessons. Total Classes: 14 Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 23 to May 7, 2024. (No class Feb. 20 or Mar. 26) Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: NONE, although Advanced MS Mathematics: Gamified Level 8, Part One or equivalent is encouraged Suggested Grade Level: 8th or 9th grade (advanced 7th grade OR an older student in need of a solid foundation.) Suggested Credit: One full semester Mathematics Fee: For all 13 classes: $217 if you register on or before November 15. $227 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Tammy Parker Course Description: This course provides the path for students to become prepared for High School math in a comprehensive and fun way. Math can be interesting and enjoyable! Weekly Quests include videos, class instruction, colorful textbook assignments, workbook assignments, Quizlet, & games/puzzles. During Part Two of this course, your student will advance and solidify their Pre-Algebra & 8th-Grade knowledge of mathematics, problem-solving, and vocabulary related to Linear Equations & Inequalities, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, and Functions, as well as an introduction to Polynomials & Radicals. In addition to the daily homework and making use of the tools mentioned above, there will be 8 quizzes, 5 Section Tests, and a Final Exam. Course Outline: Classes 1-4: Linear Equations, Inequalities, & Graphing Classes 5-6: Geometry Classes 7-9: Statistics & Probability Classes 10-11: Functions Classes 12-13: Introduction to Polynomials & Radicals Class 14: Course Review & Final Exam Course Materials: Students require BOTH books AND the online access listed below. Printed: TWO Books ~ These are utilized for both Part One and Part Two of this course. (See https://www.bookfinder.com for the best prices): Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in One Big Fat Notebook (2021) ISBN-13: 978-1523504381 … NOTE: A student needs a copy of the above book that has NOT been written in yet, UNLESS they used it for Part One. Spectrum 8th Grade Math Workbook (2014) ISBN-13: 978-1483808765 … NOTE: A student needs a copy of the above book that has NOT been written in yet, UNLESS they used it for Part One. Online Resource: Join the Quizlet class for this course and utilize its sets on Quizlet.com (Free student accounts are available.) A link to join the specific Quizlet class for this course will be posted on Moodle. Homework: Each week, students can follow a detailed day-by-day Quest Schedule. Assignments include instructional videos, games & puzzles, rote practice, textbook reading & exercises, class instruction, workbook exercises, and Math vocabulary on Quizlet. Also, when there isn’t a test or exam, there is a quiz. This makes for 8 quizzes, 5 Section Tests, and a Final Exam, all on Moodle. Students should expect to put in a minimum of one hour a day, five days a week, for the coursework. Parents should note that the answer keys in each book are for the students’ use to check themselves as they practice their daily work. More
Starts:
1/23/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
5/7/2024
12:30 PM
Sessions:
14
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23 open seats left
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25 seats
Explore the rise and glory of two of the greatest civilizations in history, and learn the tragedy of their decline and fall.
Special Notes: Course materials are provided FREE by the instructor. This course includes a writing component. This is Part Two of a 2-part course. Students may join us midyear if there are open seats. Total classes: 14 Class Dates: Wednesdays, January 10 to April 24, 2024. No class Feb. 14 or Mar. 27. Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 9th grade. 10th grade and up are also welcome - adjustments can be made to assignments for older students. Suggested credit: One full semester History or Ancient History Fee: For all 14 classes: $227 if you register on or before November 15, $247 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD Course Description: This course traces the rise, reign, and rule of two of the most important civilizations: Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. This includes their legendary founders and heroes, including Romulus and Remus, Achilles and Agamemnon, Augustus Caesar and even the revolt of Spartacus. Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments Ancient Greece Week 2: The Greek Awakening Week 3: The Persian Wars Week 4: Athens and Sparta Week 5: The Rise of Macedon Week 6: Alexander the Great Week 7: From Alexander to Hadrian Ancient Rome Week 8: Legendary Beginnings Week 9: The Growth of Empire Week 10: The End of the Republic Week 11: The Rule of Emperors Week 12: Crisis and Catastrophe Week 13: Reconstruction and Revival Week 14: Decline and Fall Course materials: All course materials are provided FREE by the instructor. Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter. NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review Also, students will have one short (5-10 minute), ungraded review quiz per week based on classroom lectures and discussions. More
Starts:
1/10/2024
1:00 PM
Ends:
4/24/2024
2:00 PM
Sessions:
14
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21 open seats left
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25 seats
History is all about “story”. Register for this course to help your middle schooler to better understand the ancient world. We will work together to form an appreciation for the Ancients and learn from them.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. New students are welcome to join us midyear if there are open seats. Total classes: 14 Class dates: Mondays, January 8th to April 22, 2024. No class Feb. 12 (mid-semester break) or April 1 (Easter Monday) Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Ancient History Fee: For all 14 classes: $207 if you register on or before November 15, $227 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Inshal Chenet, MA Course description: History, as Herodetus says, is the praise of great men of the past. To understand history is to know the stories of these great men, to see the patterns in their stories, and to better understand human nature. The true developments of pagan antiquity will be examined, as well as the shortcomings of the ancients, in preparation for the Incarnation of the Son of God. Class time will be spent hearing engaging stories of history, reinforced by the readings between classes. Students will also be writing a short summary of the story in class, to better retain the material. Course outline: Athenian Empire Athenian Art and Architecture Peloponnesian War Alexander the Great Founding of Rome The Republic Midterm Review The Punic Wars Julias Caesar Augustus Caesar Early Christian History & Jewish Wars Diocletian and Persecution Constantine & Nicaea Final Review Course materials: Book of the Ancient Greeks, Dorothy Mills [Memoria Press], ISBN 9781615381128, https://amzn.to/3F2xgRw (also used in Part One) Book of the Ancient Romans, Dorothy Mills [Memoria Press], ISBN 9781615381135, https://amzn.to/3yxbEJf Homework: Each week students will be required to read a selection from the textbook, and take a short quiz. There is also a midterm and final in this course made up of short answers and multiple choice. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
4/22/2024
12:30 PM
Sessions:
14
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21 open seats left
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25 seats
Sign up for this Black Ships Before Troy to learn history in an engaging, enjoyable format. You will learn about Ancient Greece through the protagonist of our story and share that knowledge with a fun project of your choice.
Special notes: This course only takes 22 students. We recommend registering early. This is one of four courses in the Living History Through Literature Series (Ancient Era). Students can sign up for just one, all four, or anywhere in between. Two 6-week courses are offered in the fall and two are offered in the spring. They are offered consecutively. Total Classes: 6 Class Dates: Mondays, October 30 to December 11, 2023 (No class Nov. 20) Starting Time: 9:00 am Eastern (8:00 am Central 7:00 Mountain 6:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 5th to 9th grade Suggested Credit: 1/2 semester Literature or History (Precede with The Golden Goblet for one full semester) Fee: For all 6 classes: $119 if you register on or before July 15, $139 after July 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga, M.Ed. Course Description: Living History Through Literature is a project-based course series. These courses will weave the study of literature into a meaningful and engaging encounter with a specific era of history. In this course, we read a narrative version of the epic poem, The Iliad. This is a middle school-friendly, excellent adaptation of Homer. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice. Project options will include fiction writing, preparing period-specific food and/or costumes, creating classic art remakes, recreating scenes from the novel (Legos, clay, K’nex, digital drawing, hand-drawing, etc.), building a timeline, mapping, and more. Course Outline: Class 1: Overview of Historical Context and Novel Introduction Class 2: Literature Discussion Project Introduction Class 3: Literature Discussion Cultural Overview Class 4: Literature Discussion Fiction Writing Tips Class 5: Literature Discussion Final Project Instructions Class 6 Literature Analysis and Historical Connections Student Project Showcase Course Materials: Black Ships Before Troy by Rosemary Sutcliffe, ISBN-10# 0553494821 or ISBN-13# 978-0553494822. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document (this can be done free online – let us know if you need assistance). Homework: Weekly quizzes and reading assignments. Each week, students will work on one project-based assignment that will culminate in a final novel project submission. Homework (including novel reading) will take 1.5-3 hours per week. Parents are encouraged to support younger students by reading texts aloud and helping with project planning and execution. More
Starts:
10/30/2023
9:00 AM
Ends:
12/11/2023
9:45 AM
Sessions:
6
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16 open seats left
Class size:
22 seats
Learn 13 more logical fallacies and develop the skills, tools, and habits of stepping back, analyzing a situation, and thinking logically and clearly. Critical thinking is a must for all students! Total Classes: 12 Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 30 to April 30, 2024. (No class Feb. 20 or Mar. 26)Starting Time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central 2:00 Mountain 1:00 Pacific) Duration: 45 minutes Prerequisite: NONE, although Detecting Logical Fallacies, Part One or equivalent is highly encouraged Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 9th grade. Mature 6th-grade or interested older High School students are also welcomed. Suggested Credit: One full semester Formal Logic Instructor: Tammy Parker Fee: For all 12 classes: $187 if you register on or before November 15, $207 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Course Description: This course builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the course Detecting Logical Fallacies, Part One and the idea that middle school is a great time to introduce formal logic. Students continue the pursuit to combine the concrete with the abstract, utilizing a method that will lead them to further develop a habit of stepping back, analyzing a situation, and thinking logically. By cleverly completing this course, students will solidify their grasp of the first 15 concepts and then learn the details surrounding 13 additional fallacies. Detecting Logical Fallacies, Part Two will further your student’s ability to decipher, analyze, and contend with a complex world using a sound and logical approach.Course Outline: Class 1: Course Preview and Review of Part 1 Class 2: Review of Parts 2 & 3 Class 3: Lessons 22 & 23 Class 4: Lessons 24 & 25 Class 5: Lessons 26 & 27 Class 6: Lesson 28 & Prep for Mid-Term Class 7: Lessons 29 & 30 Class 8: Lessons 31 & 32 Class 9: Lessons 33 & 34 Class 10: Lessons 35 & 36 Class 11: Lessons 37 & 38 Class 12: Review & Prep for Final Exam Course Materials: Students require BOTH the book AND the online access listed below. BOOK: The Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel & Hans Bluedorn ISBN: 9780974531595 OR 9780974531571. Note: Utilizing a used copy of any edition that contains all the lessons (even if the Lessons are numbered differently) is fine and often more affordable (see BookFinder.com). This is the SAME book as Part One. This course will briefly review the first parts and then cover the last parts of this book in detail. ONLINE: Join the Quizlet class for this course and utilize its sets on Quizlet.com (Free student accounts are available.) A link to join the specific Quizlet class for this course will be posted on Moodle. Homework: Students will work on about two chapters per week. Parents should note that the answer key in the back of the textbook is for the students’ use to check themselves as practice for their weekly work and to prepare for the class discussions. In addition to the Practice Questions using each Lesson of the book (self-evaluated and reported on Moodle), there are Quizlet Terms/Definitions and Tests: 4 Quizzes, a Mid-Term, and a Final Exam (all graded on Moodle). More
Starts:
1/30/2024
4:00 PM
Ends:
4/30/2024
4:45 PM
Sessions:
12
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25 open seats left
Class size:
28 seats
Become strong and confident in middle school Latin through this foundational course and be fully prepared for high school Latin next school year.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a two-part course. Students may join us midyear with permission (see prerequisites). This course was formerly named: Middle School Intermediate Latin. Total Classes: 12 Class Dates: Thursdays, January 18 to April 18, 2024 (No class Feb. 15 or March 28) Starting Time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Middle School Intermediate Latin, Part One – Ecce Romani. Students can only join midyear with permission from the instructor. If students have not taken Latin with Homeschool Connections, they will need a score of 80% or higher on the required entrance exam. (Emailehenry@homeschoolconnections.comfor exam. There is a small administrative fee for the exam.) Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 8th grade Suggested Credit: One full semester of Latin Fee: For all 12 classes: $187 if you register on or before November 15, $207 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Debbie Gaudino, MA Course Description: Students will continue their exploration of Latin grammar and vocabulary through the Ecce Romani I-A series. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will help prepare Middle School students for High School Latin courses. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations. Course Outline: Week One: Review of Chapters 1-6 Week Two: Chapter 7: Nouns and Adjectives Week Three: Chapter 7: Nouns – Cases and Declensions (nominative and accusative cases) Week Four: Chapter 8: Verbs – Persons, Vocative Noun Case Week Five: Chapter 8: Translation and Review Week Six: Chapter 9: Prepositional Phrases – Accusative and Ablative Cases Week Seven: Chapter 9: Major gods and goddesses Week Eight: Chapter 10: Accusative Case and Infinitives Week Nine: Chapter 10: Conjugations, Present Tense and Imperative Voice Week Ten: Chapter 11: Genitive and Dative Noun Cases Week Eleven: Chapter 11: Roman Names, Genitive Singular or Nominative Plural Week Twelve: Chapter 11: Founding of Rome – Review Course Materials: Ecce Romani I-A Meeting the Family. ISBN: 0-8013-1204-3 (https://amzn.to/3v9bTrl). A working microphone is required for this course. No online or physical Latin dictionaries, please. Homework: Students will spend 1-2 hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. There will be frequent quizzes and tests to assess students’ mastery of the concepts learned throughout the semester. More
Starts:
1/18/2024
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/18/2024
11:00 AM
Sessions:
12
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23 open seats left
Class size:
25 seats
Using a dynamic textbook, you will continue to grow in your Latin skills through this course as you prepare for Intermediate High School Latin the following school year.
This course was formerly named: Advanced Middle School Latin. Total classes: 12 Class Dates: Thursdays, January 18 to April 18, 2024 (No class Feb. 15 or March 28) Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Middle School Latin, Part One – Ecce Romani (or the equivalent.) If students have not taken Latin with Homeschool Connections, they will need a score of 80% or higher on the required entrance exam. (Emailehenry@homeschoolconnections.comfor exam. There is a small administrative fee for the exam.) Suggested grade level: 7th to 9th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Latin Fee: For all 12 classes: $197 if you register on or before November 15, $217 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Debbie Gaudino, MA Course description: Continue your Advanced Latin journey with Part Two of this course. Upon completion of part one and part two of Middle School Advanced Latin, students will be ready to enter High School Intermediate Latin. In this course, students will continue to learn more grammar and improve their translation skills. This course will help prepare students for future Latin classes at the high school level. Students will participate in an engaging class each week in which they will learn the fundamentals of Latin. Course outline: Class 1 – Chapter 18 Class 2 – Chapter 19 Class 3 – Chapter 19 Class 4 – Chapter 20 Class 5 – Chapter 21 Class 6 – Review/Midterm Class 7 – Chapter 22 Class 8 – Chapter 23 Class 9 – Chapter 24 Class 10 – Chapter 25 Class 11 – Chapter 26 Class 12 – Chapter 27 Course materials: Ecce Romani IA 4th Edition, ISBN-10: 0133610926 (https://tinyurl.com/a6ytx6b9). A working microphone is required for this course. Homework: Students can expect to spend two hours a week on homework assignments (primarily translations). There will be quizzes and exams to help assess students’ mastery of the material taught in this course. More
Starts:
1/18/2024
1:00 PM
Ends:
4/18/2024
2:00 PM
Sessions:
13
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Location:
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23 open seats left
Class size:
25 seats
Sign up for this course to learn history in an engaging, enjoyable format. You will learn about World War II history through the protagonist of our story and share that knowledge with a fun project of your choice.
Special notes: This course only takes 22 students. We recommend registering early. This is one of four courses in the Living History Through Literature Series (Ancient Era). Students can sign up for just one, all four, or anywhere in between. Two 6-week courses are offered in the fall and two are offered in the spring. They are offered consecutively. Total Classes: 6 Class dates: Mondays, March 11 to April 29, 2024 (No class March 25 or April 1) Starting time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central 2:00 Mountain 1:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 5th to 9th grade Suggested credit: 1/2 semester History or Literature. For a full semester, precede with Padre Pro: Mexican Hero. Fee: For all 6 classes: $119 if you register on or before November 15, $139 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga Course Description: Living History Through Literature is a project-based course series offered to 5th through 8th grade students. These courses will weave the study of literature into a meaningful and engaging encounter with a specific era of history. In LHTL: American History 4, we meet British airman Dym Ingleford during World War II, who is convinced that the young German prisoner, Max Eckermann, is his brother Anthony who was kidnapped years before. Raised in the Nazi ideology, Tony has by chance tumbled into British hands. Dym has brought him back, at least temporarily, to the family he neither remembers nor will acknowledge as his own. Students will explore the characteristics of a great hero while learning about America’s history. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice. Project options will include fiction writing, preparing period-specific food and/or costumes, creating lap books, recreating scenes from the novel (Legos, clay, K’nex, digital drawing, hand-drawing, etc.), building a timeline, mapping, and more. Course Outline: Class 1: Overview of Historical Context and Novel Introduction Class 2: Literature Discussion Project Introduction Class 3: Literature Discussion Cultural Overview Class 4: Literature Discussion Fiction Writing Tips Class 5: Literature Discussion Final Project Instructions Class 6 Literature Analysis and Historical Connections Student Project Showcase Course Materials: Enemy Brothers by Constance Savery, ISBN# 9781883937508 or ISBN-10# 1883937507. Purchase new from BethlehemBooks.com or used at BookFinder.com. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document. Homework: Weekly quizzes and reading assignments. Each week, students will work on one project-based assignment that will culminate in a final novel project submission (due at the end of week 6). Homework (including novel reading) will take 1.5-3 hours per week. Parents are encouraged to support younger students by reading texts aloud and helping with project planning and execution. More
Starts:
3/11/2024
4:00 PM
Ends:
4/29/2024
4:45 PM
Sessions:
6
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20 open seats left
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22 seats
Sign up for this course to learn history in an engaging, enjoyable format. You will learn about Father Damien and modern history through story and share that knowledge with a fun project of your choice.
Special notes: This course only takes 22 students. We recommend registering early. This is one of four courses in the Living History Through Literature Series (Modern Era). Students can sign up for just one, all four, or anywhere in between. Two 6-week courses are offered in the fall and two are offered in the spring. They are offered consecutively. Total Classes: 6 Class Dates: Mondays, October 30 to December 11, 2023 (No class Nov. 20) Starting time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central 2:00 Mountain 1:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 5th to 9th grade Suggested Credit: 1/2 semester Literature or History. Precede with Saint Joan: The Girl Soldier for a full semester of credit. Fee: For all 6 classes: $119 if you register on or before July 15, $139 after July 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Jackie de Laveaga, M.Ed. Course Description: Living History Through Literature is a project-based course series that weaves the study of literature into a meaningful and engaging encounter with historical characters. In Father Damien and the Bells, we meet the saintly Fr. Damien, who in 1872 went to the Hawaiian island of Molokai, where lepers had been exiled to live in miserable surroundings. Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and his appeals for help resonated throughout the world. He spent his life caring for all the needs of the outcast lepers, and even after Damien himself contracted leprosy he carried on working for his "fellow lepers" to the end. Students will study the historical context of the novel and participate in engaging literature discussions. In this project-based course, students will engage in short quizzes and in projects of their choice. Project options will include fiction writing, preparing period-specific food and/or costumes, creating classic art remakes, recreating scenes from the novel (Legos, clay, K’nex, digital drawing, hand-drawing, etc.), building a timeline, mapping, and more. Course Outline: Class 1: Overview of Historical Context and Novel Introduction Class 2: Literature Discussion Project Introduction Class 3: Literature Discussion Cultural Overview Class 4: Literature Discussion Fiction Writing Tips Class 5: Literature Discussion Final Project Instructions Class 6 Literature Analysis and Historical Connections Student Project Showcase Course Materials: Father Damien and the Bells, by Leonard Fisher and Elizabeth Sheehan, ISBN-10: 1586170333 or ISBN-13: 978-1586170332. Purchase new from your favorite Catholic bookseller or used at BookFinder.com. Your student will need Word 2007 or later version or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document (this can be done free online – let us know if you need assistance). Homework: Weekly quizzes and reading assignments. Each week, students will work on one project-based assignment that will culminate in a final novel project submission. Homework (including novel reading) will take 1.5 to 3 hours per week. Parents are encouraged to support younger students by reading texts aloud and helping with project planning and execution. More
Starts:
10/30/2023
4:00 PM
Ends:
12/11/2023
4:45 PM
Sessions:
6
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16 open seats left
Class size:
22 seats
Middle school is a great time to introduce children to nature science and field guides. This gets them in touch with God’s creation and builds a sense of Wonderment. We live in a world filled with amazing plant and animal life. Sign up for this course to build not only book knowledge of the natural world but also an appreciation of it.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. New students are welcome to join us midyear if there are open seats. Total classes: 12 Class dates: Wednesdays, January 10 to April 17, 2024. No class Feb. 14, March 27, or April 3 Starting time: 2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central 12:30 Mountain 11:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Field Science Fee: For all 12 classes: $197 if you register on or before November 15, $217 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Inshal Chenet, MA Course description: Wonder is the root of the natural sciences. This course is an introduction to the natural sciences, putting the students into direct contact with the local natural environment. They will be having immediate experiences with geological formations, fauna, flora, and the heavens. Their perception of the natural world will be sharpened as they learn to notice and understand the distinctions in the natural world around them. Students will be spending much time outdoors, drawing and recording data in their sketchbooks, and memorizing distinctions from class. Course outline: Our Solar System: Earth, Moon, Sun Understanding the Moon and Phases The Planets and how to watch them. Tracks and Scat Invertebrates Fungi Bird Physiology Bird songs Budding Plant Identification Flower Identification Large animal identification Flex Day Course materials: Field Guide to the Night Sky [Audubon Society], https://amzn.to/3ZytWFX Bird Field Guide (choose one of the two depending on where you live): -The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, https://amzn.to/3ZzYlE1 -The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America, https://amzn.to/41UqaZn A Flora Field Guide for your area: (Good list of American Stat ones: https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/features/books/) Homework: Students will spend much time outdoors, drawing & recording data in their sketchbooks, and memorizing distinctions from class. Each week they will spend at least 3 hours working in their notebooks and scanning their pages into Moodle for grading. More
Starts:
1/10/2024
2:30 PM
Ends:
4/17/2024
3:15 PM
Sessions:
12
Pricing:
Location:
Status:
18 open seats left
Class size:
25 seats
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