E=mc2 Metro City Co-op - Class Descriptions 2015/16

Infants/Walkers (0-1 yr)

Children will be safely cared for in this secure area during the times you are teaching or assisting
in other classrooms. Age-appropriate toys, swings, and cribs are in the room.
2 and 3 year old class
Students will enjoy a traditional preschool experience in this hands-on, movement-filled
classroom! Arranged thematically to coincide with seasons, holidays and childrens areas of
interest, each week will bring new opportunities for learning and sharing Gods love. All three
hours will be designed to expose children to areas such as: language, literature, science, art and
imaginative play. Students will also have opportunities for movement utilizing the indoor playscape and gym.
Class/Supply fee: $15 per student to cover supplies
4 and 5 year old class
So many of us are able to teach phonics and mathematics to our early learners but yearn for
more time for the fun and messy learning opportunities our students enjoy. Thats what
Wednesdays are for! Students will be enriched in areas such as music, math, language, science,
art, imaginative play, and movement. Utilizing the same weekly themes as the 2 and 3 year olds,
the students will engage in age-appropriate creative activities. They will also have the
opportunity to move and play at the indoor play-scape and gym.
Class/Supply fee: $15 per student to cover supplies

1st - 2nd grade Story of the World/Art Ancient Times 1

If you are a family who gets the history curriculum read, but are not able to get to the extra fun
things to make it come alive, this class is for you. If you already have a history text you love but
want to provide your child with an opportunity to explore art mediums, this is for you too!
Covering the time period of the earliest nomads up through the last emperor of ancient Rome,
this text will inspire your children with a love for history. 1st and 2nd grade students will spend 20
minutes in a large group setting, re-capping the previous weeks chapter and getting
instruction in their art project. Next, they will go into their small group classrooms where they
will break into groups of 4-5 students to work on their individual art projects. Students will be
required to do weekly reading with parents (grades 1-5 will have the same reading assignment
each week). Audio CDs of the book are available. An activity guide and a test book can be
purchased to round out a more in-depth curriculum for parents who intend to use this class as an
academic, stand- alone history class.
Text: (one per family unless using audio CDs below): http://www.christianbook.com/softcovervolume-1-ancient-story-world/susan-bauer/9781933339009/pd/339004?event=ESRCG

Audio CDs: (one per family required unless using text above):
http://www.christianbook.com/vol-1-ancient-times-story-world/susanbauer/9781933339047/pd/339047?event=ESRCG
Test book (one per family) suggested for use if this is intended as an academic class
http://www.christianbook.com/vol-1-ancient-times-storyworld/9781933339214/pd/339214?event=ESRCG
Activity guide (one per family) - suggested for use if this is intended as an academic class:
http://www.christianbook.com/activity-ancient-times-story-world/susanbauer/9781933339054/pd/339055?event=ESRCG
Class/Supply fee: $40 per student. $20 payable at registration, $20 with first tuition payment
1st - 2nd grade Physical Education
Your children will have the opportunity to run and play in a full-sized gym! Students will be led in
a variety of games and activities while learning valuable physical education skills during this fun
time.
1st - 2nd grade Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology
This exciting course gives glory to God as children discover all that goes on in their bodies from
their heads to the nails on their toes! Beginning with a brief history of medicine and a peek into
cells and DNA, your students will voyage through many subjects, such as the body systems:
skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and nervous. Students will be required
to do outside reading. Experiments will be done in class! For parents wanting this to be an
academic class, homework questions are included with the text for you to administer at home.
Students will spend the first 20 minutes of class in a large group setting. There, they will re-cap
the chapter read at home and go over instructions for the experiment and/or activity. They will
then be dismissed for their small groups where they will break into groups of 4-5 based on
their age level to work on the experiment with an adult.
Text: (one per family unless using mp3)
http://www.christianbook.com/apologia-exploring-creation-human-anatomyphysiology/jeannie-fulbright/9781935495147/pd/337015?event=ESRCP
Mp3 text: (one per family required unless using text above) http://www.amazon.com/HumanAnatomy-Physiology-MP3-Audio/dp/1935495836/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427910412&sr=81&keywords=apologia+anatomy+audio
Jr. Notebooking Journal: (required, one per student)
http://www.rainbowresource.com/searchspring.php?q=jr+notebook+anatomy
Class/Supply Fee: $12 per student

3rd grade Physical Education

Your children will have the opportunity to run and play in a full-sized gym! Students will be led in
a variety of games and activities while learning valuable physical education skills during this fun
time.
3rd- 5th grade Story of the World/Art Ancient Times 1
If you are a family who gets the history curriculum read, but not to the extra fun things to make it
come alive, this class is for you. If you already have a history text you love but want to provide
your child with an opportunity to explore art mediums, this is for you too! Covering the time
period of the earliest nomads up through the last emperor of ancient Rome, this text will inspire
your children with a love for history. 3rd-5th grade students will spend 20 minutes in a large
group setting, re-capping the previous weeks chapter and getting instruction in their art
project. Next they will go into their small group classrooms where they will break into groups of
4-5 students to work on their individual art projects. Students will be required to do weekly
reading with parent. Audio CDs are also available for purchase. An activity and test book can be
purchased for your home use to round out a more in-depth curriculum for those who intend to
use this class as an academic, stand- alone history class.
Text: (one per family unless using audio CDs below): http://www.amazon.com/Story-WorldHistory-Classical-Earliest/dp/1933339004/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428541222&sr=81&keywords=story+of+the+world+volume+1
Audio CDs: (one per family required unless using text above): http://www.amazon.com/StoryWorld-Publisher-Peace-Press/dp/B004MT1MJS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427910813&sr=82&keywords=story+of+the+world+volume+1+audio
Test book: (one per family) suggested for use if this is intended as an academic class:
http://www.amazon.com/Story-World-History-ClassicalAncient/dp/1933339217/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427910897&sr=81&keywords=story+of+the+world+volume+1+test+book
Activity guide: (one per family) - suggested for use if this is intended as an academic class:
http://www.amazon.com/Story-World-Activity-BookEarliest/dp/1933339055/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427911092&sr=81&keywords=story+of+the+world+volume+1+activity+guide
Class/Supply fee: $40 per student. ($20 payable at registration, $20 with first tuition payment)
3rd- 5th grade Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology
This exciting course gives glory to God as children discover all that goes on in their bodies from
their heads to the nails on their toes! Beginning with a brief history of medicine and a peek into
cells and DNA, your students will voyage through many subjects, such as the body systems:
skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous and more. Students will be
required to do outside reading. Experiments will be done in class! For parents wanting this to be
an academic class, homework questions are included with the text for you to administer at
home. Students will spend the first 20 minutes of class in a large group setting. There they will
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re-cap the chapter read at home and go over instructions for the experiment and/or activity.
They will then be dismissed for their small groups where they will break into groups of 4-5
based on their age level to work on the experiment with an adult.
Text: (one per family unless using mp3) http://www.christianbook.com/apologia-exploringcreation-human-anatomy-physiology/jeanniefulbright/9781935495147/pd/337015?event=ESRCP
Mp3 text: (one per family required unless using text above) http://www.amazon.com/HumanAnatomy-Physiology-MP3-Audio/dp/1935495836/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427910412&sr=81&keywords=apologia+anatomy+audio
Notebooking Journal: (one required per student) http://www.christianbook.com/notebookingjournal-human-anatomy-and-physiology/jeanniefulbright/9781935495154/pd/337016?event=ESRCP
Class/Supply Fee: $12 per student

4-5th grade Writing Basics Ancient History Theme

In this course students will write about six major ancient civilizationsSumer, Egypt, Israel,
Babylon, Greece, and Romewhile working progressively through the nine IEW units and a
variety of stylistic techniques.This course, which also develops vocabulary and grammar skills,
will be a great course for students new to IEW as well as those with experience using the
program. Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours per week in outside classwork in order to
succeed in this course.
Text: (one required per student) http://iew.com/shop/products/ancient-history-based-writinglessons-student-book-only
Student Resource Notebook: (Optional) http://iew.com/shop/products/student-resourcenotebook. The full downloadable PDF comes with your purchase of the text. You may print the
110 page notebook at home for free or you can purchase the printed notebook.
Class/Supply Fee: $5
6th - 8th grade Critical Thinking: Recognize Bad Reasoning
Your student will learn how to recognize bad logic! Engaging fun text illustrates the fallacies we
see every day, including Red Herring, Ad Hominem, Tu Quoque, Straw Man, loaded question,
equivocation, circular reasoning, either-or, generalization, analogy, and propaganda. (One
semester course)
Class/Supply Fee: $25 (Includes Book)

6th - 8th grade US History Based Writing

Follow the course of U.S. history from the Explorers to the Gold Rush while learning to write with
structure and style. This course, which also develops vocabulary and grammar skills, will be a
great course for students new to IEW as well as those with experience using the program.
Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours per week in outside classwork in order to succeed in
this course.
Text: http://iew.com/shop/products/us-history-based-writing-lessons-vol-1explorers%E2%80%93gold-rush-student-book-only
Student Resource Notebook: (Optional) http://iew.com/shop/products/student-resourcenotebook. The full downloadable PDF comes with your purchase of the text. You may print the
110 page notebook at home for free or you can purchase the printed notebook.
Class/Supply Fee: $5
6th - 8th grade Disney Science of Imagineering (To be taught with Total Health)
This DVD based curriculum is a science series using roller coasters, stunt shows, autoanimatronics technology, and other irresistible examples to break down scientific principles in a
way that is accessible for all. (No text required 3 Ring Binder required)
Class/Supply Fee: $10
6th - 8th grade Total Health (To be taught with Disney Science of Imagineering)
Physical, mental, social and spiritual healths are all covered from a Christian perspective in this
one semester health course for teens. Biblical health is presented in the context of right
relationships and healthy behavior.
Text: (one required per student)
http://www.christianbook.com/total-health-middle-school-student-softcover/susanboe/9781583312308/pd/312307?event=CPOF
Workbook: (one required per student)
http://www.christianbook.com/total-health-middle-school-student-workbook/susanboe/9781583312322/pd/312323?event=CPOF
Class/Supply Fee: $10

6th - 8th grade Speech: Essentials of Communication

Give your student the power to communicate clearly! Your child will study necessary skills to
communicate effectively in personal, professional, and public settings and learn quality, Biblebased lessons which are made for personalized instruction. (One semester course)
Text: https://www.aophomeschooling.com/product/es9015
Class/Supply Fee: $5

High School US History Based Writing

Follow the course of U.S. history from Explorers to Modern Times while learning to write with
structure and style. Students will develop more advanced writing skills such as thesis statements,
MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, and more. This course, which also develops
vocabulary and grammar skills, will be a great course for students new to IEW as well as those
with experience using the program. Students should expect to spend 1-3 hours per week in
outside classwork in order to succeed in this course.
Text: http://iew.com/shop/products/advanced-us-history-based-writing-lessons-student-bookonly (Available Summer 2015)
Student Resource Notebook: (Optional) http://iew.com/shop/products/student-resourcenotebook. The full downloadable PDF comes with your purchase of the text. You may print the
110 page notebook at home for free or you can purchase the printed notebook.
Class/Supply Fee: $5
9th - 12th grade Speech Secrets of Great Communicators
Learn to gain confidence, organize a credible talk, reach the heart of an audience, and deliver
your message with poise in Speech. (One semester course)
Text: https://www.rainbowresource.com/proddtl.php?id=014433&subject=7&category=6114
(Currently unavailable- Re-print will be available June/July 2015)
Class/Supply Fee: $5

9th - 12th grade Logic & Reasoning: The Art of Argument

Our students will encounter many fallacious arguments both in their youth and as they grow into
a fully adult world. From billboards to college professors to politicians, false types of arguments
are used everywhere. Learn to discern what arguments are valid and which are not with The Art
of Argument. Teaching teens to identify twenty-eight informal fallacies, each chapter is filled
with examples, illustrations, review questions, and sometimes even advertisements, dialogue
and other real-world examples. (One semester course)
Class/Supply Fee: $10
Text: http://www.christianbook.com/argument-introduction-informal-fallacies-studentrevised/aaronlarsen/9781600510182/pd/510183?kw=the%20art%20of%20argument&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPC
SRC&p=1018818&gclid=CjwKEAjw0q2pBRC3jrb24JjE8VgSJAAyIzAdWvcvHlPRxWSh-VPOyz5PJ6ubSVt8onpveqVwmtOrxoCD9vw_wcB
(Optional) DVD Set: http://www.christianbook.com/the-art-of-argument/aaronlarsen/9781600510632/pd/510632?event=CPOF

9th - 12th grade Biology

Exploring Creation with Biology is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed
introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the
vocabulary of biology, it provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method,
the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and
Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides a complete survey of
the five kingdoms in Creation. Please note that this course does not contain a discussion of
human anatomy and physiology. Most college biology professors do not consider human
anatomy and physiology to be a part of a solid, college prep biology course. Students who take
and understand this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university biology course.
Students will need a lab book for raw data (can be as simple as a spiral notebook) and a set of
colored pencils.
Text: (One per student required) http://www.christianbook.com/apologia-exploring-creationvolumes-2nd-edition/jay-wile/pd/533403?event=ESRCG
(Optional) Notebooking Journal: http://www.christianbook.com/exploring-creation-2nd-editionstudent-notebook/vicki-dincher/9781940110127/pd/124775?event=ESRCG
Class/Supply Fee: $10