High School Science Classes 2024-2025 Homeschool Resource Center 307 S. Parsons Ave. Brandon, FL 33511 Thursdays Starting August 22nd- May1, 2025
Physical Science Thursdays from 10:15-11:45 at HRC August 22-May 1 Tuition is $450.00 for 8 months of instruction and lab fee for HEAT members. A non-refundable (unless we cancel the class) $70.00 deposit to the Tampa Bay HEAT will save your spot for this class! The balance of $380 may be paid in full directly to the instructor by the first class date by cash, checks, PayPal **as friends and family,** VENMO **as friends and family,** Zelle, or CashApp. If you wish to break up payments, please add $30 and submit postdated checks as follows: $82 checks dated August 1st, September 1st, October 1st, November 1st, and December 1st. All checks must be submitted by the first class but will be held until the date on the check. PayPal: [email protected] Venmo: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected]
Physical Science Course Description This course covers such topics as the scientific method, how to design and understand sound scientific experiments, atomic theory, earth science, weather, physics of motion, Newton’s laws, waves, light and astrophysics. Learning methods will include required and optional reading materials, laboratory experiments, games, completing interactive activities with the internet and technology. This course will be using the textbook, which each student will need to purchase before the first class: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science 3rd edition textbook only All lab materials will be provided by the instructor!!! Lab Topics Include: · Basic Science · Chemistry o Properties and States of Matter o Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table o Chemical Bonds o Reactions and Energy · Physics o Motion – Forces o Energy o Waves and Sound o Light o Electricity and Magnetism · Earth Science o Our Earth o Our Atmosphere and Beyond · Chemistry and Physics in the Life Sciences · Physical Science Research Instructor Bio: Ms. Shauna Beasley provides an engaging curriculum and a nurturing environment for all students to grow and express their creativity. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics with concentrations in Computer Engineering, Literature Studies, and Geology from Auburn University and considers herself a lifelong learner. Ms. Beasley is a retired Florida Educator who was certified in Elementary Education K-6 and Mathematics 6-12 with endorsements in Gifted, ELL, SWD, and Reading. She is also Level 3 International Baccalaureate trained and has coached FIRST LEGO League robotics teams since 2006. Ms. Beasley considers teaching and mentoring students her life work and to that end she works passionately to help each individual student realize their full potential from a constructivist educational philosophy and a whole child development perspective. She taught at MacFarlane Park International Baccalaureate Magnet Elementary (all subjects) and at C. Leon King International Baccalaureate Magnet High School (Mathematics- Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Math Analysis, as well as technology (Information Technology in a Global Society). She has always been rated as a Highly Effective teacher and has been recognized and honored with numerous awards for her teaching. Ms. Beasley has a passion for teaching math and science and her students say her classes are fun and engaging. They especially appreciate that they never wonder "When will I ever need this in my life?" She is entering her second year teaching with HEAT. You can reach her at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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