Thursday, June 7, 2012
Physics 2011-2012 Course Syllabus
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Science Jim's High School and Middle School Classes
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High School Level Physics
Mondays 1:30 - 3:00 or 3:30 (See Below)
Ages 13 and up
Location - 3105 Whitfield Dr. Chapel Hill (Very close to where Rt 86 and 40 meet)
Cost for 1.5 hour class: 3 payments at 10 week intervals of $186 or one payment of $540 (save $20)
Cost for 2 hour class (with homework and grade reports): 3 payments at 10 week intervals of $250 or 1 payment of $720 (save $30) $50.00 or less for Conceptual Physics Textbook
Dates - Sept. 17 to May 20, (30+ classes skipping several Mondays for holidays and winter/spring breaks)
A fun, hands-on and thorough approach to physics. The class content will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Physics. We will be covering mechanics, linear motion, energy, sound, and more during this year long course. The class will be a combination of hands-on lab work as well as lecture. Students are recommended to be fairly comfortable with math at a level of algebra 1 or above. Class will be held for 1.5 hours for all students. Students interested in receiving progress and grade reports have the option of staying an extra half hour for extra instruction, homework review and quizzes. Extra instruction folks will also be responsible for homework, lab reports and take-home tests.
Email Science Jim to register or with any questions.
A fun, hands-on and thorough approach to basic chemistry. The class content will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Chemistry. We will be covering the periodic table, chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic structure and much more. The class will be a combination of hands-on lab work as well as lecture. Class will be held for 1.5 hours for all students. Students interested in receiving progress and grade reports have the option of staying an extra half hour for extra instruction, homework review and quizzes. Extra instruction folks will also be responsible for homework, lab reports and take-home tests. Please email jim@sciencejim.com to register or with any questions. |
High School Level Biology
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 or 3:30 (See Below)
Ages 13 and up
Location - 3105 Whitfield Dr. Chapel Hill (Very close to where Rt 86 and 40 meet)
Cost for 1.5 hour class: 3 payments at 10 week intervals of $186 or one payment of $540 (save $20)
Cost for 2 hour class (with homework and grade reports): 3 payments at 10 week intervals of $250 or 1 payment of $720 (save $30) $50.00 or less for Biology Textbook.
Dates - Sept. 19 to May. 22, (30+ classes skipping several Wednesdays for holidays and winter/spring breaks)
A fun, hands-on and thorough approach to biology. The class content will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Biology. We will be covering, genetics, biological molecules, DNA, ecosystems, cell biology, evolution and more. The class will be a combination of hands-on lab work as well as lecture. Class will be held for 1.5 hours for all students. Students interested in receiving progress and grade reports have the option of staying an extra half hour for extra instruction, homework review and quizzes. Extra instruction folks will also be responsible for homework, lab reports and take-home tests.
Email Science Jim to register or with any questions.
Middle School Level Earth Science
Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30
Ages 11 and up
Location KatieBeth's 2 8800 Seawell School Rd. Chapel Hill
Cost - 3 payments at 10 week intervals of $120.00.
Dates - Sept. 20 - May 23
A fun, hands-on and thorough approach to Earth science. Earth Science focuses on planet Earth and the energy transfers taking place within and without the earth system. We will be covering earthquakes, our place in space, weather, volcanoes, rocks, minerals and more during this 30+ week course.