BIO

A native of middle Tennessee, Amy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from TSU in Nashville. Amy worked in her field of study for just a few years before starting a family and choosing to stay home full time with her children. They began homeschooling in 2005 when her oldest child began kindergarten and have now homeschooled for 17 years. 

She and her husband, Brent, have been married for 29 years and have 9 children, ages 14-22. She hastaught at various homeschool co-ops and tutorials over the years, and currently teaches Biology,Chemistry, and Anatomy at Priest Lake Academy in Smyrna. Her family attends LifePoint Church in Murfreesboro where she and her husband have served in student ministry and hospitality for many years.She enjoys connecting with students and families and has a passion for encouraging students to getexcited about learning. Amy loves science, all kinds of art, reading historical fiction, fall weather, and ofcourse spending time with her family.

General Science with Labs

32 WEEK CLASS

 

Tutor Name: Amy Holman

Course Name: General Science with Labs

Required Text:

Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition; (2 volumes – you need the student text, the answer key/ test booklet is optional) By Jay Wile; Published by Apologia; ISBN: 978-1-932012-86-6

This edition of the text can be found at abebooks.com, thrift books.com, and other used books sites for very reasonable prices.

Optional Materials:  There is also an additional audio book cd available at an additional price which has been very helpful to students in the past, especially auditory learners. These additional resources are not required for class, but they are available if you so choose.

Lab Fee: $30.00

Minimum Number of Students: 8

Maximum Number of Students: 18

Course Description/Outline/Objectives: General science is an introduction to the sciences. The course covers a broad range of topics including the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. The hands on labs as well as class content will help students understand the concepts more concretely. Class time is meant to supplement and enhance learning done at home, so it is important that students are prepared for class each week. Although the majority of experiments will be performed in class, students may be asked to perform a few experiments at home and complete other assigned projects in order to heighten learning.

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework: 4-5 hours

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Prerequisites: None

Recommended Grade Level: 7th - 8th