Hands-On Elementary Science

Ages:  5th-6th grade

Teacher: Elaine McWhirter (Mrs. Coffee's niece)
               Phone: 281-220-1312
               E-mail:  <ElaineJMcW@yahoo.com>

Cost:  $40.00 5th - 6th grade   (September-May), $35.00 if taking multiple classes
           $30.00 Lab/Supply Fee (non-refundable, due at registration)

Time:  Wednesday  9:30-10:30 (1- hour per week)

Textbook: 

Bob Jones Science 6 Student Text (3rd ed.) by BJU Press

ISBN-10: 1591660068 SKU: 184812 ISBN-13: 9781591660064

Science 6 Student Activity Manual (Paperback) (3^rd ed.)

by BJU Press  Publisher: BJU Press

ISBN-10: 1591660084 SKU: 188615 ISBN-13: 9781591660088

(available at HEP bookstore on Fuqua) 

Class Description:     

The Science 5-6 program builds a two-year overview and a solid preparation for the Science 7-8 classes.  Some of the topics will include Minerals and Rocks, Fossils and Dinosaurs, Matter, Energy and Heat, Weather, Sound and Light, Biomes and many more interesting topics.  Science 5-6 is a two-year program that consists of Life Science and Earth Science.  Science 5-6 follows the TEKS, the Texas guidelines and standards for your child's grade level.    

I will emphasize the scientific method, good lab procedures and having fun with science.  Children learn by hands on, so we will spend most of our class time experimenting/fun activities.  I send home weekly "information sheets" for each lesson which includes what we studied in class and homework assignments.  Your child will be given weekly homework and be responsible for reading the material in their text books to be prepared for the class.  There will also be an occasional Science Project.  I use an online grade book that you can view on the Internet to view your child's grades and class participation at anytime.  However, progress reports will be given out each semester as well as the end of the year cumulative grade.

Supply list: · 

3 Ring loose-leaf binder with 5 dividers

set of colored pencils, or crayons, pencils, glue, small hand held pencil sharpener, scissors in pouch.

 Biography:  I've resided in the Pearland area for over 30 years, where I've met my husband and have had two beautiful children, Mia and Micah.  In 2002, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston majoring in Communications/Broadcast Journalism.  Shortly after graduation, I found that I had a love for teaching children.  So I returned to college and received my Teaching Certificate.  I taught in the public school system for six years and have enjoyed every moment of my tenure.  Now the Lord has blessed me with a wonderful opportunity to teach Home school children.  Teaching home schoolers has been such a blessing and a rewarding experience for me.  I'm extremely excited to meet all the new faces in the upcoming school year and look forward to making special memories for both myself and your children.