Come and take a tour of the Solar System. This course will describe each of the planets in our Solar System, explaining what is unique about each one. Special attention will be given to our sun and moon, as well as the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. We will learn about strange objects called comets and asteroids, and about mysterious places like the Asteroid Belt, the Kuiper Belt, and the Oort Cloud.
The ocean is full of creatures unlike anything we have seen on Earth’s surface! In this course we will learn about the ocean, its habitats and the animals that live there. From tiny plankton to giant predators, we will see how marine animals eat and grow. How babies are born and grow, and how ocean animals interact will also be a focus of this course.
Take a trip around the United States in this course as you learn about the historical and geographical importance of popular United States landmarks. Explore the Grand Canyon, travel over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, learn the history behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City, flyover Niagara Falls on the border of Canada and many more of the United States famous landmarks. Each class will look at a region of the United States and the famous landmarks that can be found in each.
Did you notice the simile in the course title? This class will help you develop a keen eye for figurative language, as well as an appreciation for story details, poetry,and vocabulary. We will read excerpts by famous English writers and discuss strategies for comprehending what you read. Become a bookworm today!
Introduce the following English writing topics: Writing Process, Writing Sentences, Writing Paragraphs, Formal and Informal Language, Summarizing Objective and Subjective Language, Essay, Reports, Academic Writing, Creative Writing. We will also stress specific “Best Practices”, which apply to all English writing tasks. These include being concise, focused, organized,and accurate.
Our writing program includes specific instruction in writing, reviews of examples, and written assignments that give students the opportunity to practice and master specific skills. Teacher assign written homework each week, and then review the assignments with the students during the sessions. He identifies strengths and weaknesses in their writing and give them detailed feedback on their progress.