Explore the fascinating lives and groundbreaking work of the brilliant minds who have shaped our understanding of the universe. From the ancient philosophers who pondered the mysteries of the cosmos to the modern innovators revolutionizing technology and medicine, this class is a thrilling voyage through the annals of scientific achievement.
Join this class and uncover the secrets of their experiments, the controversies they faced, and the impact of their discoveries on society.
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- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
Students learn new vocabulary in every source text. Grammar form part of every class with weekly assignments to be completed by the student during the week. Texts are collated on a timeline that help students to make connections and understand that many principles existed for years before it was directly adopted or became useful.
Students are likely to spend between one and two hours on assignments in addition to the class time.
2" Binder
Loose Leaf paper.
Pens
Grammar and Vocabulary sheets can be printed or be used electronically.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
In this Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course elementary students meet animals that work in different parts of the world. Learning about these regions and why that may be the only place with specific jobs a particular animal, students are exposed to geography. A short math problem, poem, critical thinking exercise make connections to other learning areas.
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
From service dogs to carrier pigeons and African Pouch Rats that pinpoint explosives, this course enables students to learn to write well. This class includes Latin and Greek root word study, grammar, and poetry appreciation.
Students learn how animals benefit us in different ways. Care for these helpers and what regulations exist to safeguard them are important and frequently discussed.
Time to complete the assignments vary from one hour per week in the beginning escalating to two hours towards the end of the course. Some assignments are collated into larger projects.
Grade four to five students will thrive here.
National Geographic Kids Animal Stories: Heartwarming True Tales from the Animal Kingdom by Jane Yolen
In this class students learn thirty different ways to write paragraphs. It is through understanding how to think before the writing task begins that is important. Learning additional tools for constructing a paragraph with intent, students expand their options and select the best structure for the task at hand. Middle school students who are confident writers may join this class upon request.
Photo Credit: Photo by Denis Chick
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
IEW Structure and Style for
Students Level C Year 1 is the level to the first year high school
level of the core writing
program published by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. This is suitable for high school students that will still be in school during the
following year.
Effective Note-taking and Study Skills are included!
Get your Materials List ahead of start date: 9 September!
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
In this class students learn thirty different ways to write paragraphs. It is through understanding how to think before the writing task begins that is important. Learning additional tools for constructing a paragraph with intent, students expand their options and select the best structure for the task at hand. Middle school students who are confident writers may join this class upon request.
Photo Credit: Photo by Denis Chick
- Teacher: Alta Wehmeyer
In each class students learn a different way to organize a paragraph. Introduction to the structure by first giving context and discussing the merits of where the paragraph of study would fit well. Knowing the etymology of the word and related Latin and Greek root words frame the paragraph's power structure. Although the text provides analysis and practical suggestions, the video provide links to the word's origin, root relations, and thinking strategies and practical instruction to inform the writing.
Budget 1 - 1.5 hours additional for completing the assignment per week.
This class benefits all writers in late middle school, high school, and even those at college still need to practice these skills.
One paragraph type is studied per week.
Compulsory texts:
1. A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs by Victor Pellegrino
Optional texts:
2. A Writer's Guide to Transitional Words and Expressions by Victor Pellegrino
3. A Writer's Guide to using 8 Methods of Transitions by Victor Pellegrino