Blount Home Education Association
• Jul. 10, 2006 - BHEA Enrichment Classes: Full Descriptions
This list will be including in the upcoming Kick-off edition of the newsletter. Class Registration will be JULY 29 at Broadway United Methodist Church. Stay tuned for more details on that! You will need to pay the teachers IN FULL at Kick-off.
9:30-10:20
Mash and Smash Book Cooks
Ages: 2s and 3s
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Cost: $20
Course Description: Toddlers will read short books and make related recipes.
Preschool Books
Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Donna Williams
Cost: $20
Course Description: We will be reading a book each week and activities to go along with each book. Each child will receive their own booklet of all they worked on over the 10 weeks. We will also play games, and sing songs to go along with the stories.
Ocean Unit Study
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructors: Laura Green and Krista Allison
Course Description: Each class would include ocean literature, a song or poem, manipulatives, discussion and a hands-on activity to take home. We’ll cover various skills each time, including math, science, Bible, and early language arts concepts.
American Sign Language
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: A combination of silent games, experiences, and music to give students the feel for communicating solely with their facial expressions and hands. This class will explore basic American Sign Language vocabulary, grammar, and syntax within the context of themed lessons (i.e. colors, food, animals, family, manners, etc.).
Hebrew Dance
Grades: 2nd and up
Fee: $30
Instructor: Pam Stott
Course Description: Students will learn how to worship the Lord with Hebrew and other praise dances. No previous dance experience or special clothing is necessary. This class traditionally performs at the Christmas program and Monday Fun finale.
Literature Units (Total Language Plus)
Grades: 3rd-5th
Fee: $50 (does not include texts)
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: We will be focusing on The Cricket in Time Square and Charlotte's Web. Parents will be purchasing their own manuals and each novel. Each book will be studied for 5 weeks, with a focus on: vocabulary (any testing to be done by parents), spelling (any testing to be done by parents), a weekly writing assignment (these will be reviewed for basic grammatical errors, spelling and content), and lesson extension ideas. Class time will include an intro to vocabulary for the week, discussion of one major theme for the assigned chapters and an activity relating to the topic.
Requirements: Parents should choose courses based on the reading ability of their child. If you have a non-reader, even the Grade 3-5 would be very challenging for your child. I would err on the side of too easy, rather than too difficult! We want children to love reading, not frustrate them. There are a couple of good grade-level reading assessments listed at homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/articles/060899.htm
You will need to purchase: Total Language Plus manual for the two novels, the two novels and a binder to organize materials.
Prima Latina
Grades: 2nd -6th (you must be able to read and write fairly well to be able to follow along in this class)
Fee: $40.00 per session + cost of workbook and pronunciation cd (one time cost $18-$20)
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This is a 2 session commitment. We will be using the curriculum Prima Latina (Memoria Press). This is a wonderful program! This is an introductory course that includes some fundamentals concepts of English grammar to teach and reinforce an understanding of the basic parts of speech while introducing Latin. We will cover 1-2 lessons a week in class with a minimal amount of "home" work. At the very least be prepared to spend 5-10 minutes a day reciting with the pronunciation cd! Each lesson includes: a grammar skill, five Latin vocabulary words with English derivatives, a practical Latin phrase and one line of a Latin prayer that will be learned completely after 5 lessons. We will learn songs in class and play games and learn to recite together!
Please feel free to contact me with ANY questions at 577-2288 or kampingkiwi@aol.com.
Arts and Crafts
Grades: 3rd-up
Instructor: Caroline Roberts
Fee: $35
Course Description: Learn how to make home-made soap, one-of-a-kind jewelry, origami, pop-up cards, and more. You get to take home your one-of-a-kind creations to enjoy as keepsakes or to give as gifts (just in time for Christmas!). All materials included.
Creation vs. Evolution
Grades: 5th-8th
Instructor: Angela Langley
Fee: $30
Course Description: A close look at the Biblical account of creation. We will also look at the scientific data available that agrees with this account, but which we do not hear in the public forum. The students will be able to recognize, understand and verbalize the facts of creation. They will also be able to recognize and understand evolution when they read it and hear it, no matter how subtle it may be.
Design
Grades: 8th-12th*
Fee: $95/semester plus one time $10 supply fee.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Projects will center around design principles like repetition and anomaly. Additionally we will look at different artists and how they used design in their work. A mixture of media will be used.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
10:30-11:20
Joyful Noise
Ages: 2-4
Fee: $20
Instructor: Donna Williams
Course Description: A kindermusik-style class for preschoolers and
their moms with a biblical theme. We will learn songs, read stories,
dance, and make musical instruments. (Moms are requested to stay with
their little ones for this class. Please contact Donna if you are a
teacher and are unable to attend class.)
Preschool/Kindergarten Explorations
Ages: 4s through K
Fee: $25
Instructor: Karen Metcalf
Course Description: We will have a fun time studying subjects such as
shapes, counting and science topics using books, activity songs, seat
work, games, hands-on activities and experiments. Students will have
the opportunity to explore beginning reading skills, beginning math
skills, and beginning science skills and have a great time in the
process. Class size minimum: 6, maximum: 10.
Hands-on Math
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Julie Griesen
Course Description: Each week we will work on a different math concept
using literature as a springboard for our daily topic and activity. We
will work on sorting, graphing, measuring, money, estimating, etc.
During the last class each child will receive a set of tangrams and a
tangram book to use at home! We will have fun with Math! Maximum
class size: 12.
Hebrew Dance: Little Praisers
Ages: 4-6
Fee: $30
Instructor: Pam Stott
Course Description: Younger students will learn how to worship the Lord
with Hebrew and other praise dances. No previous dance experience or
special clothing is necessary. This class traditionally performs at
the Christmas program and Monday Fun finale.
Art
Grades: K-3rd
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project
based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will
cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each
student will keep his/her work in a portfolio. Students will create a
display of their own work each session. In the process of creating
their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly
display their work. Please note that this will not be a repetition of
last year’s class!
Thinking Skills
Grades 1st –3rd
Cost: $25
Instructor: Marjorie Palmer
Course Description: Students will have fun while working on critical
thinking and following directions. Each week there will be a story
read about our neighborhoods, communities, holidays or seasons to
prepare the child for the activity. They will use a legend involving
the topic to create a picture that tells something about themselves.
At the end of the class the children will share their pictures with
their classmates to learn about each other.
American Girl History: A Hands-on Study of Molly
Grades: 2nd -5th
Instructors: Lisa Best, Tammy Freeny. Caroline Milne
Fee: $25
Class Description: This class will cover the books that make up the
Molly series. The books will not be provided, but can be borrowed from
Blount County Public Library (they have about 3-4 copies of
each book), and the Knoxville libraries. Reading will be required
outside of class and the first book, Meet Molly, should be read prior
to the first class.
U.S. Geography
Grades: 3rd-6th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: US Geography will utilize the Cantering the Country
curriculum. All supplies will be furnished, including the US Atlas we
will use in class. We will break the states into 5 regions(a slight
variation on Cantering the Country), looking at one region every two
weeks. One week will be more 'digging for information' in the atlas-
population, state bird, state flag type information and the second will
be a more hands on activity. In addition, students will be given
information to be used throughout the semester covering the states that
we can not cover during class time. Minimum: 8 students .** This class
is basically the same as the Fall 2005 class.
Keeping Nature Notebooks
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tia Graham
Course Description: Charlotte Mason said, “Let children at once get in
touch with nature and a habit is formed that will be a source of
delight throughout their lives.” This course is designed to help
children learn how to observe and record nature, to use field guides to
their best advantage, to incorporate poetry and hymns with their
observations, and to learn to draw what they see. It will involve
research and selection, handwriting, art, and actual nature
observation. Students will be provided with a notebook and art kit and
are invited to bring into class their special discoveries from the week
to share.
Challenger Mission: Return to the Moon
Grades: Grades 5 and up
Fee: $20 plus Mission fee of $25-30 (depends on number of participants)
Instructor: Cindy Coleman
Course Description: Would your child like to take a mission to the
moon? This will be a basic space course which will culminate in the
brand new "Return to the Moon" trip at the Challenger Mission Center in
Chattanooga. You can read about the mission center at
www.utc.edu/Outreach/ChallengerCenter/Full%20Missions.htm. You do NOT
have to take the class in order to go on the mission trip, but you will
need to participate in one or two sessions when flight plans and jobs
are assigned. (Class members will get first priority on flight
specialty jobs.) A $10/deposit for the mission trip must be given when
you sign up for the trip. The trip will be Monday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.
You will need to allow about 2 hours to get to Chattanooga from here.
The mission trip will take 2-4 hours, depending on if we choose to do
the extended activities. (We'll talk about this in class.) Parents
will need to drive there or plan their own carpools. We must have a
minimum of 18 students in order to make this trip happen. Students must
have a solid 5th grade reading level in order to participate. This
class is open to anyone 5th grade and up. Middle and high schoolers
love this trip!
Photography
Grades: 9th-12th*
Fee: $60
Instructor: LaDonna Covert
Course Description: This is a basic photography class, getting to know
your camera, seeing your surroundings like a photographer, and finding
out fun things you can do with your photographs after you take them.
You will be required to complete assignments; and you must have a
camera (film or digital either one) and be prepared to take 1-3 field
trips on days other than Monday. This will be a one-semester class.
Ages 9th grade and up (including adults) are welcome! The text we will
be using is Designing With Photos by Allison Tyler Jones and Donna
Smylie. The cost for the book is approximately $19.95.
11:30-11:55 LUNCH
12:00-12:50
American Sign Language
Ages: Preschool
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: A combination of craft, music, reading, and signs
to introduce preschoolers to basic signs based on colors, foods,
numbers, letters, animals, family and basic conversational material
including manners.
Preschool Bible
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $25
Instructor: Karen Metcalf
Course Description: Each week, this fun class time follows the same
format, including activity songs, finger plays, poems and a different
Bible story and related activity each week. The repetition is very
comfortable and pleasant for younger children and they enjoy and
anticipate and join into the class better because of the consistency
and familiarity. It gives them a feeling of pride and control when
they know what is coming next and how to respond to it. The Fall
Semester Preschool Bible Fun class will focus mainly on Old Testament
Bible stories, with some lessons about the birth of Christ as the
Christmas season approaches. Class size minimum: 5, maximum: 8.
Super Bible Heroes
Age/Grade: 4 1/2 years-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Julie Griesen
Course Description: We will explore ten different Super Bible Heroes.
We will begin with Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Elijah. And we
will end with David, Daniel, Jesus, Peter, and Paul. We will learn and
act out their stories (with some costumes), have a memory verse each
week, and make our own Super Bible Heroes book. I hope to get the kids
excited about reading (listening to) their Bible and learning more
about the stories in it!
Writing and Illustrating Terrific Books
Grades: 1st –4th
Fee: $20
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Course Description: Class will learn all the phases of making a book
such as Brainstorming, Research, Characters, Setting, Rough Draft,
Revision, Editing, Format, Layout, Binding, etc....with a fun, creative
"hands-on" approach. Each student will receive a copy of Look At My
Book by Loreen Leedy.
Magic Treehouse
Grades: 2nd-6th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This is a fun way to get kids excited about
reading! We will read Magic Tree House books #9-#12 this session. The
first book will be Dolphins at Daybreak. In class we will complete a
passport page (sort of mini book report) for each book read. We will
also do crafts and projects based on whatever subject we are studying.
The students will complete a notebook to take home at the sessions
end. In the past we have had a Japanese tea ceremony, done science
experiments, made dioramas of castles, had a treasure hunt, created our
own dinosaur and named them and learned to write hieroglyphs, just to
name a few activities.
Art
Grades: 3rd-6th
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project
based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will
cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each
student will keep his/her work in a portfolio. Students will create a
display of their own work each session. In the process of creating
their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly
display their work. Please note that this will not be a repetition of
last year’s class!
Spanish
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $60
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: Immersion in these programs occurs through
conversation with the instructor and classmates, games, art, videos and
books. As the students progress they will be able to write their own
short stories or correspond with a child in a Spanish speaking country,
among other things. The students will have new themes about every two
weeks and will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of
fun optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc),
colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition
to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never
repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will
not get bored of the themes. Class if for beginning and continuing
students. Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts,
certificate, level ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Marine Biology* (time slot might change)
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $35
Instructor: Lesa Crisp
Course Description: We will study different Marine Creatures and their
habitats. There will be an emphasis on Scientific Classification.
There will be a field trip mid-term to one of the Aquariums in the
area (extra cost on a day other than Monday so we can spend most of
the day there. Each week students will have homework assignments
(i.e., short paper or project on the next week's creature). We will
have in class discussion, games, craft activities etc.
Basic Essay Writing
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $60
Instructor: Sarah Small
Course Description: This class will begin with an overview of basic
paragraph writing and lead into writing the essential 5-paragraph
essay, while focusing on refining writing skills. Homework will be
assigned each week. No textbook required.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit.
Health Education
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $50
Instructor: Angela Langley
Course Description: Emphasis on nutrition and exercise. With obesity
running so rampant in our society, this will be a chance for students
to learn what they should eat, why they should eat it and practice
making correct food choices. We will also discuss exercise and other
health issues appropriate for middle and high school students.
*14-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
1:00-1:50
Book Cooks
Ages: 4-9
Fee: $20
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Course Description: In each class we will read a story and prepare a
"no bake" recipe in the class. We will also enjoy some related
activities as time allows. At the end of the session, each child will
have his/her own cookbook containing all of the recipes they completed
in class. Examples: Read Bread and Jam for Frances and make Scrumptious
Strawberry Jam; Read The Carrot Seed and make Mud.
Spanish
Grades: K-4th
Fee: $60
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: The children will be immersed in Spanish through
games, songs and finger plays typical of the instructor’s native
country, videos in Spanish, art projects to reinforce what has been
learned and to take home as a memento, as well as various other
activities. The children will have new themes about every two weeks and
will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of fun
optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc),
colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition
to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never
repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will
not get bored of the themes. For beginners and continuing students.
Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts, certificate, level
ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Hands-on History: Middle Ages
Grades: 1st-4th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Tina Riley
Course Description: Students will study History of the Middle Ages
through class instruction, literature and hands-on activities.
American Sign Language
Grades: 3rd-5th
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: Experiential conversational instruction in American
Sign Language without the use of the English language. In other words,
this is a “hands and facial expression class” only. Students will be
exposed to American Sign Language vocabulary within the context of
everyday conversation and experience. Students will learn the basic
syntax and grammar of American Sign Language. History of Deaf culture
including American Sign Language will be the only thing instructed in
spoken English.
Readers’ Theatre/Drama
Ages: 8-12 years
Fee: $30
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This class will consist of two parts- the first
half of session will be performing a different Readers Theater script
each class. The second half will be practicing and then performing a
short play or skit at the Christmas program. Child must be able to read
and follow along with the script. This does not mean you have to be an
excellent reader; this class will help sharpen up reading skills.
Literature Units (Total Language Plus)
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $50
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: Course Description: We will be focusing on Amos
Fortune, Free Man and My side of the Mountain. Parents will be
purchasing their own manuals and each novel. Each book will be studied
for 5 weeks, with a focus on: vocabulary (any testing to be done by
parents), spelling (any testing to be done by parents), a weekly
writing assignment (these will be reviewed for basic grammatical
errors, spelling and content), and lesson extension ideas. Class time
will include an intro to vocabulary for the week, discussion of one
major theme for the assigned chapters and an activity relating to the
topic.
Requirements: Parents should choose courses based on the reading
ability of their child. If you have a non-reader, even the Grade 3-5
would be very challenging for your child. I would err on the side of
too easy, rather than too difficult! We want children to love reading,
not frustrate them. There are a couple of good grade-level reading
assessments listed at homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/articles/060899.htm
You will need to purchase: Total Language Plus manual for the two novels, the two novels and a binder to organize materials.
Culture Through Time: a look at the artistic expressions of human beings through history
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tia Graham
Course Description: “Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything
beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting” (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
What was “beautiful” to the people of the past? How did they live? What
was “the news” in their time? We'll take a sampling of five historic
periods: Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Sovereignty
and Revolution, and Industrialization. We'll view the art they created,
sample the food they ate, read their poetry and literature, and touch
on the major issues of their time. It'll be a hands-on historical
experience that will help students glimpse how culture has developed
over time.
Basic Knitting
Grades: 6th–adult
Fee: $17
Instructor: Karen Quilliams
Course Description: In this class, beginners will learn the basics of
knitting with various yarns while creating several simple projects such
as washcloths, baby hats, scarves, and an afghan (group project). They
will learn basic skills including casting on and binding off, simple
stitches such as garter and pearl, measuring the gauges, and how to
increase and decrease rows. The instructor will provide the follow
materials for the course: 1 pair #7 knitting needles, yarn for three
projects, miscellaneous sewing notions.
Students will need to provide their own: sewing scissors, project bag,
gauge checker, other knitting needles as desired by student, and yarn
for the scarf project. (Unless you already own the above, DO NOT buy
these items before course begins, as we will discuss their selection in
class.) Class maximum: 10 students.
Algebra 1
Grades: 8th –12th*
Fee: $20 plus text
Instructor: Sarah Kerr
Course Description: An Algebra course for students in 8th-12th grade.
The text is Elementary Algebra with Applications by Terry H. Wesner,
Harry L. Nustad. ISBN#0-697-08580-5. The book is available for
download and printing free at www.totallyfreemath.com or for purchase
at Amazon.com. Used it is between $2 and $20.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
A Christian Look at the Bard * (time slot might change)
Grades: 9th-12th*
Fee: $60 (includes texts)
Instructor: Lesa Crisp
Course Description: A literary analysis course on Shakespeare with a
Christian viewpoint. We will cover two plays per semester: Hamlet and
Taming of the Shrew first semester and Julius Caesar and Much Ado About
Nothing second semester. Students will have questions to answer each
week and will write a five-paragraph paper about each play. In class
we will watch film versions of each play (as available), and we will do
some read-aloud of the plays. A strong emphasis will be placed on
class discussion and participation. I will grade papers for content
only; the parents should grade for punctuation, spelling and grammar.
The films I plan to view are PG at most. Parents should understand that
Shakespeare wrote for an adult audience and therefore deals with issues
that are adult in nature, e.g., male/female interaction, suicide,
etc. The text I am using to base the course on examines all of the
themes in the plays from a distinctly Christian viewpoint, and I am
excited about exploring these issues with your teens.
*14-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
Drawing I, II and III
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $95/semester plus one time $10 supply fee.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Descriptions:
• Drawing 1: Students will complete a notebook using various methods
and techniques to use with drawing, such as perspective, shading,
foreshortening, surface, size, contour lines, density.
A brief introduction to the history of drawing is also included.
• Drawing II (prerequisite—Drawing I): Students will complete a
notebook expanding their study of drawing using various media like ink
and colored pencils. Students will take a look at specific Masters and
their style and how they used drawing.
• Drawing III (prerequisites–Drawing I and Drawing II and teacher
approval as this class will involve some independent studying):
Students will complete a notebook expanding their study of drawing and
developing their own personal style. They will be guided while they
develop their own projects using research of artist's styles. Students
will need some basic supplies to complete occasional work at home. (For
9th grade and up.)
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
2:00-2:50
4-H
Grades: preK and up
Fees: Free but some costs are involved in some project groups
Instructors: Various
Course Description: Citizenship, leadership, public speaking, arts and
crafts, community service, food and nutrition, sewing, caring for
animals, gardening, recreation, entomology, computer science,
photography, budgeting, government, GPS, environmental science, camps,
contests, parties, honor club, ribbons, awards, scholarships,
participation in the TVA fair, judging teams, local, county,
sub-regional and regional events, state events: 4-H is all this and
more! The Homespun 4-H Club will have our big meeting on the 2nd Monday
of each month. Project groups will meet according to their own
schedules to be determined in meetings. All ages are welcome. We have
something for everyone. For more information, please contact Lori Wade
at 984-3693 or Victoria DeFreese at 577-7045.
Introduction to Piano Keyboard: Group Piano Class
Grades: 4th-8th
Fee: $65
Instructor: Linda McCausland
Course Description:
Students (grades 4 - 8) will be taught beginning music theory and how
to read musical notation. They will learn to play piano pieces from a
first year piano course. No prior musical experience is required.
Class fee covers instruction and all teaching materials. Each student
must bring a keyboard to class each week. Class minimum: 4; Class
maximum: 10 Piano class questions?: lindamccausland@bellsouth.net
Spanish 1&2
Grades: 9th-12th
Fee: $92 ($30.33/month) per semester
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: Students will be introduced to the Spanish grammar
in the first courses combined with conversation with the instructor and
classmates, videos, and music. Cultural aspects will also be discussed.
In further courses grammar will be expanded on and students might
correspond with a student from a Spanish speaking country, memorize
poems, work with proverbs, or act out a play among other things.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
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