Middle School Courses - SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE A or B (1/2 unit each)

The main focus of this course is geology, but meteorology, oceanography and astronomy are covered as well. The student will learn about the Earth, both past and present, and its connection to the other planets and beyond. Specific topics include rocks and soil, earthquakes and volcanoes, weather, oceans, the solar system and space.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

LIFE SCIENCE A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course investigates the science of living things. The students will learn about simple forms of life and how they interact with other life forms including humans. They will earn how to classify organisms, from simple to more complex plants and animals. The complex organisms are studied to learn their behaviors and relationships to one another. Humans are studied in great detail. Their individual systems of bones, muscles, circulation, nerves and reproduction are presented.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.
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