COURSE OVERVIEW
K-2nd
Art class will be an introduction to the elements of art using different art supplies and mediums to create art projects in a hands-on and developmentally age appropriate way. We will observe some of the masterpieces for inspiration and introduce some of the great artists. God is the Master Artist and since we are made in His image, we know He has created us to be creative. Everyone is an in their own way and I can't wait to encourage your child as a budding artist.
Geography This year we will be focusing on the areas that the students have been learning about the last few years in history. They will learn about where the history happened.
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Math Enrichment Math will be a series of games and activities that encourage the kiddos to fall in love with math. As home-educators we all know that you either love it or you don’t. We want to help them love it. We will incorporate critical thinking and also practice activities in listening and following direction. These are always great activity to practice and will hopefully help them grow in our SHARE family.
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Science
We began a new science study at SHARE a couple of years ago and have been thrilled with the progression. Our goal is to expose our students to the basics of all aspects of the sciences, from a Christian worldview, and to layer this knowledge each cycle as they grow. We will use a teacher-created curriculum and gathered materials, emphasize the scientific method, and give ample opportunities for hands-on experimentation to reinforce concepts learned.
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The four-year cycle will look like this:
Year 1: Chemistry and Physics (matter, atoms and Periodic Table, molecules, physical and chemical changes, simple machines, force/motion, energy, light, sound, magnets and STEM)
Year 2: Earth science and Space (layers of earth and atmosphere, weather, seasons, rock and water cycle, erosion, plate tectonics, universe, solar system, planets, sun, stars, eclipses)
Year 3: Life science 1 (cells, criteria for life, classification system, kingdoms of life, human body, body systems)
Year 4: Life science 2 (ecology, zoology, ecosystems studies)
3rd-6th
Art will be hands on and messy while using various mediums. Instruction in drawing, painting, sculpting, and other activities will be the focus of class time. All projects will be done in class with the exception of an art competition the last day of school. Art history is combined with techniques along with crafts that coordinate with SHARE’ s Geography and Science. There are no tests, all learning is hands on.
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Geography This year we will be focusing on the areas that the students have been learning about the last few years in history. They will learn about where the history happened.
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Math Enrichment Our class focuses on building students’ confidence in math by showing them how much fun math can be. We play a lot of group and partner games that are both fun and educational. We also work on timed math facts each week, and they set weekly goals for themselves, which helps them learn and/or reinforces the direct link between the amount of time they spend practicing and how quickly they memorize their math facts. In order to show that math is needed and used in our everyday lives, a few concepts that we cover are distance, time, money, and food measurements.
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IEW (this class is offered to 6th graders FIRST and if space is available we will open to 5th graders) This is a writing course that focuses on the structure and style of writing. It teaches students to communicate in a way that is easy to read while keeping the reader engaged. It does not focus on Grammar or Spelling but will incorporate a little of each. Vocabulary is included, along with literature. IEW is encouraging and provides a checklist that allows students to know exactly what is expected. This enables all levels of writers to excel. It is a good class for beginners as well as more experienced writers. The class will teach students to organize thoughts and get them on paper. There will be a 1-week bootcamp for beginners before SHARE begins.
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Science
We began a new science study at SHARE a couple of years ago and have been thrilled with the progression. Our goal is to expose our students to the basics of all aspects of the sciences, from a Christian worldview, and to layer this knowledge each cycle as they grow. We will use teacher-created curriculum and gathered materials, emphasize the scientific method, and give ample opportunities for hands-on experimentation to reinforce concepts learned.
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The four-year cycle will look like this:
Year 1: Chemistry and Physics (matter, atoms and Periodic Table, molecules, physical and chemical changes, simple machines, force/motion, energy, light, sound, magnets and STEM)
Year 2: Earth science and Space (layers of earth and atmosphere, weather, seasons, rock and water cycle, erosion, plate tectonics, universe, solar system, planets, sun, stars, eclipses)
Year 3: Life science 1 (cells, criteria for life, classification system, kingdoms of life, human body, body systems)
Year 4: Life science 2 (ecology, zoology, ecosystems studies)