HOB

HANDS ON ENGINEERING
2nd Semester
Mr. Alan will guide the students through weekly, real world engineering projects.  The students will enjoy hands on projects guiding them through a better understanding of engineering and the world around us.

Some of the projects covered include:  Make the best kite, create the fastest car,  build the strongest slingshot, construct a working windmill, and so much more!  • Suggested grades: 5th-8th

Instructor:  Mr. Alan Lombardo
Supply Fee:  $30.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $30.00
Fridays:  2nd Session 10:30AM-11:25PM

FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEMISTRY

2nd Semester

The Focus On Middle School Chemistry Student Textbook provides young students with a solid foundation in the concepts of the scientific discipline of chemistry. Students will learn about atoms, how atoms bond to form molecules, types of bonds, chemical reactions, acids and bases, pH, mixtures and how they can be separated, energy molecules in food, polymers and their characteristics, DNA, proteins, and more.    
 • Suggested grades: 4th-9th

Instructor:  Mrs. Laura Lombardo
Supply Fee:  $30.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $30.00
Fridays:  3rd Session 12:30PM-1:25PM

20TH CENTURY HISTORY
2nd Semester
The 20th Century in America takes a look at this modern era through reading material and hands-on projects that will reinforce lessons, as well as introduce you to new information.  20th-century America was filled with decades of progress, from advances in science to inventions of modern convenience to an array of interesting people, and so much more! It was a time frought with war - whether global between countries or between parents and children over the length of their hair!  • Suggested grades: 3rd -8th

Instructor:  Mrs. Laura Lombardo
Supply Fee:  $25.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $25.00
Fridays:  1st Session 9:30AM-10:25PM

PROJECT INVENTION!

2nd Semester

Mrs. Lisa Sierra lead our students to become innovators as they work through themed modules packed with hands-on challenges that encourage problem-finding and solving, risk-taking, and exploration. We’ll dive into the latest research and designs. Learn about world-changing inventors and perhaps motivate a future inventor!    • Suggested grades: 6th-12th

Instructor:  Mrs. Lisa Sierra-Davidson
Supply Fee:  $25.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $30.00
Fridays:  1st Session 9:30AM-10:25PM

DUCT TAPE MIDEVAL TIMES
2nd Semester

Join us as we learn about medieval times through hands on projrcts such as medieval weapons, dress, hourglass, stained glass, calligraphy and lots more! We will use common materials like PVC pipe, cardboard, foam and, of course, duct tape! The class also includes information about how historical weapons were made and used – so the education happens along with the fun!  No homework! 
• Suggested ages: 10 and Up

Instructor:  Mrs. Laurie Tiemens
Supply Fee:  $20.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $30.00

Fridays:  3rd Session 12:30PM-1:25PM

ALGEBRA 1

FULL YEAR

Mrs. Tracy Gisselquist will be teaching Algebra 1! Graphing, simultaneous equations, exponents, polynomials, unit multipliers, and more.  Major Concepts and Skills Include: Graphing linear equations and inequalities Describing linear equations in slope-intercept and standard form Solving systems of equations using graphing, substitution, and elimination Expanding understanding of exponents Solving basic quadratic equations with factoring Using unit multipliers to convert between units of measure.

 • Suggested grades: 6th-12th

Instructor:  Mrs. Tracy Gisselquist
Supply Fee:  $20.00
Monthly Class Cost:  $25.00