EXPL   RERS HOMESCHOOL CO-OP

1st Hour

 

PE: Sports & Games - Time to move! Participate in fun games and activities with your class.

Teacher: Skutt & Figueroa

Supplies: Please wear tennis shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as PE is held outside, and bring a snack from home to enjoy.

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PE: Walking Club - Walking Club is our new alternate PE class for those who don't prefer sports and games. Lace up your sneakers to walk and chat with friends.

Teacher: Lucking

Supplies: Please wear tennis shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as PE is held outside, and bring a snack from home to enjoy.

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2nd Hour

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Lego in Motion - Using specially designed BricQ Motion Prime Lego sets, students will explore the physical science of sports and engineering. Students will collaborate to accomplish build challenges, test them out, and analyze changes in motion.

This is a repeat class and only students who did not take this class in the Fall 2024 may enroll.

Teacher: Brandy Taylor 

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $15

 

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Art  - This semester we will explore different forms of arts and crafts. Possibilities to include acrylic painting, watercolor, crafting with copper wire/jewelry making, rock painting, oil pastels, and clay, and as many fun crafts as I can come up with:). Students should come prepared to get hands messy and try new things.

Teacher: Ellege

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $30

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Fundamentals of Flight - Fundamentals of Flight will teach students the magic (and science) of flight. Broad topic areas will include aeronautics, aerodynamics, and aeronautical decision making. A basic understanding into what pilots know, what pilots understand, and how pilots think & feel. Each class will be broken down into three sections: 1. Start by answering thought-provoking questions that are unique to aviation; 2. Discuss a main subject area; and 3. Conclude with a fascinating demonstration of a visual illusion. This class is intended to be an introductory, self-paced course with interactive visual demonstrations (and videos) to reinforce basic flight concepts. An overview of specific subject areas for this class: Newton’s Laws, Bernoulli’s Principles, Aircraft Performance, Airplanes vs. Helicopters, Weight & Balance, Preflight & Weather, Aeronautical Decision Making & In-Flight Emergencies, and Risk Management.

Teachers: Cagle

Supplies:  Paper, Pencil.

Class Fee: $10

 

Graphic Design Basics - Students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design including typography, composition, image manipulation, color, space, symmetry, and contrast. This class will utilize a free online browser-based graphic design software similar to Adobe Photoshop (accessible at www.photopea.com).

Teacher: Seaman

Supplies: A fully charged laptop (bring charger just in case) that can access www.photopea.com in an internet browser (Google Chrome recommended)

Class Fee: $0

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3rd Hour

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Crochet I - Have you ever seen a neat hat and thought, I would love one of those? No need to buy one because you can make it when you know how to Crochet!
Dive into this French art of yarn and loop making and have fun doing it! Learn the basic stitches in Crochet. When you know how to Crochet you can make just about anything!

Teacher: Hineman

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $10

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Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction - Join us as we create miniature weapons out of basic household items. In each class, we'll get the opportunity to test our weapons via target practice and launches!

This is a repeat class and only students who did not take this class in the Fall 2024 may enroll.

Teacher: Schlagel & Figueroa

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $15

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Survival Skills Bootcamp - Join our adrenaline-packed Survival Skills class and master the art of thriving in any emergency! Learn compass navigation, fire starting, shelter building, water purification, foraging, first aid, and more. Led by Mrs. JoAn, a seasoned adventurer with captivating tales from backpacking and hiking along the Appalachian Trail, and occasional training from her husband, a former U.S. Marine. Get ready for hands-on learning outdoors and be prepared for anything that comes your way! (Supplies included for each student to use/keep: compass, whistle, fire starter, paracord, emergency blanket, water filtration device, and hand-crank flashlight)

This is a repeat class and only students who did not take this class in the Fall 2024 may enroll.

Teacher: Stead

Supplies: Provided through class fee for each student to use/keep: compass, whistle, fire starter, paracord, emergency blanket, water filtration device, a hand-crank flashlight and a survival skills book. 

Class Fee: $40

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Civics/Mock Trial - Learn the fundamentals of American government in a fun and interactive way! Students will explore the judicial branch of government by participating in mini mock trials. Are the three little pigs responsible for the wolf being injured while trying to climb down their chimney?! We will find out what the jury thinks during one of our mini mock trials! In this class students will have the opportunity to participate in mini mock trials, classroom debates, and interesting discussions designed to promote critical thinking skills. There is no “objection” to how fun this class will be!

Teacher: Jones & Tinetti

Supplies: Paper and Pencil.

Class Fee: $5

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