WLR is excited to announce our new Science class for Grades 5-8! If you are looking for an engaging Science class for your upper grades’ student, check out our fantastic, two-period, hands-on Science class at our Sacramento location. Join Ms. Michelle Kizner on Thursday afternoons to explore the fascinating world of Science, including: Chemistry and Physical Science Students will learn about simple machines and engineering through hands-on activities, including how planes, wedges, pulleys and other simple machines work to move heavy objects. Students will learn about the strongest shapes for building and bridge design through fun, hands-on activities. Class will also cover the exciting world of Rocket Science including aerodynamics, design & build rockets, force and gravity, mass, velocity, acceleration. In addtion, Ms. Kizner will engage the students with a unit on simple circuits, including building a circuit with a potato and light bulb. During the chemistry unit, students will learn about chemical reactions; the difference between solutions and mixtures; solids, liquids and gases; and temperature, pressure and heat. Life and Earth Science Students will learn about Ecology, collecting and categorizing as well as animal identification. Also covered: nutrient and water cycles as well as creating ecosystem models to observe over time. Click here to register for Science for Grades 5-8. Class begins Thursday, January 31st and meets for 10 weeks from 1:20 – 3:10 pm. About the Instructor With both a BS in Ecology and an MS in Biology, Michelle Kizner has an extensive science background. In addition, Ms. Kizner is familiar with the needs and interests of homeschooling families as she previously worked as an educational specialist with a local charter for homeschoolers. She is experienced in creating meaningful educational experiences for children of all ages in a variety of settings.
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We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the upcoming 2019 Winter-Spring Session. You may wish to review the Class Schedule page and the Class Description pages before completing the online registration form. Our Davis program runs from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and includes Handwork, Woodworking, Nature Walk & Journaling, and Herbal Alchemy. In addition, Musical Theatre returns to Davis with both Dr. and Mrs. Tan leading this dynamic, interactive class. Our Sacramento location has a full six class periods to choose from. Mr. Huff will lead Math, Movement & Games for the lower grade; Art for both upper and lower grades; Geography & Map Making; and a new Book Study for the upper grades. Ms. Ciana is back with the K-1 Learning is Fun program am and K-2 Yoga in the afternoons. Spanish with Senora Suster is offered for both lower and upper grades. Readers' Theatre and Gardening will be led by Ms. Hannah. Ms. Sandi will teach the Grammar Through Story & Art in the afternoons, welcoming both returning and new students to the class. New to Sacramento is the Science class that Ms. Michelle Kizner, our Outdoor Education teacher, will lead. This is a 2-period class for grades 5-8 so students will have more time to go in-depth in this hands-on exploratory class. If you are new to WLR, have a special needs student or are unsure if our program is a good fit for your child, please review our Participation expectations. Feel free to call Sandi with any questions at 916-606-0799. |
AuthorMy name is Sandi Russi. In 2002, I discovered the path of home education. When I dipped that first toe in the water, I never dreamed of all the discoveries it would lead to! Including the founding of Wholistic Learning Resources (WLR). Archives
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