Description: A systematic introduction to science designed primarily for grades 8th - 10th. Topics include the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, and physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. Lab experiments, application problems and tests included. Students must keep up with reading and homework in order to fully comprehend the material and to be prepared for lectures, class discussions and experiments. 

Note:  No new students may add to this class at semester.  This is a full year course.

Tutor: Kim Nelson graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Mathematics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Mrs. Nelson taught math at Henry Sibley High School is West St. Paul for 6 years before starting her family.  She homeschooled all 4 of her children (now all graduated and successfully "adulting"), and has taught everything from Pre-K to Calculus. She is the co-founder of CHAT and has been teaching math classes at CHAT since it began in 2004. 

Cost:  $236, $246 or $256  (depending on registration date)
Level: Grades 8-10
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra with a minimum grade of C; Must be enrolled in Algebra 1 and competent in solving algebraic equations.
Homework: 2-5 hours per week
Text: (To be purchased by parents) Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd edition (MUST be 2nd edition) ISBN # 9781932012774

Supplies: The lab fee is included in the price of the class (above). Students need to purchase a notebook, colored pens, and a calculator