Dialectic Science Modules

These a la carte classes are offered throughout the year. Ranging from 2 week to 12 weeks in length, our mod courses allow you to customize your school year to fit your schedule and interests. Using Apologia Science as our base, we customize our mods with concepts and projects well-suited to online learning. Science students come to class each week to learn exciting new concepts, then complete lab experiments, projects, and reports at home.

2021-2022 School Year

Exploring the Solar System
This God honoring six-week unit study will take dialectic level students on a journey through the Milky Way galaxy and beyond!  Subject matter to be investigated will include: inner and outer planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, constellations, sun, stars and galaxies.   Students will have several hands-on activities to complete and will construct a diorama at the end of the unit.  A supply list will become available prior to the first class meeting.​

​Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th-9th graders.
​​Required Resources: basic supplies for at-home experiments and projects.
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6 Weeks
Level: Dialectic
Class size: 5-15
$90 Total
Fridays
Sep 10-Oct 15​, 2021
10-11 AM ET
60 ​Minutes
Exploring Geology
In this short unit study, students will be introduced to the study of geology.  Subject matter to be investigated will include: the structure of the earth, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, and rocks/minerals. This engaging course will have weekly hands-on learning experiences that can be completed safely at home using common household items.  A supply list will become available prior to the first class meeting.​

​Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th-9th graders.
​​Required Resources: basic supplies for at-home experiments and projects.
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5 Weeks
Level: Dialectic
Class size: 5-15
$75 Total
Fridays
Oct 22-Nov 19​, 2021
10-11 AM ET
60 ​Minutes
Exploring Oceanography
In this God-honoring unit study, students will study the ocean geography, water movement, various sea life (including aquatic mammals), and coral reefs.  Students will learn how they can help to protect sea life by making small changes in their everyday lives.  This course will have hands-on experiences that can be completed safely at home with common household and craft store items.   A supply list will become available prior to the first class meeting. ​

Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th-9th graders.
​Required Resources: basic supplies for at-home experiments and projects.
6 Weeks
Level: Dialectic
Class size: 5-15
$90 Total
Fridays
Dec 3, 2021-Jan 21​, 2022
​(no class Dec 24 & 31)
10-11 AM ET
60 ​Minutes
Exploring the Weather
Weather is an incredible subject to study and it affects all of us every single day!  In this weather unit, dialectic students will learn the basics of clouds, thunderstorms, lightning, hurricanes, and forecasting.  Students will make a cloud board, perform an experiment to create a cloud at home using common household items, and will do a small research project about a storm of their choice to present to classmates during our final class meeting.  This class provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice public speaking in a safe and encouraging environment.  A supply list will become available prior to the first class meeting. 
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Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th-9th graders.
Required Resources: basic supplies for at-home experiments and projects.​
4 Weeks
Level: Dialectic
Class size: 5-15
$60 Total
Fridays
Jan 28-Feb 18, 2022
10-11 AM ET
60 ​Minutes
Bio/Chem/Physics Sampler
This God-honoring 12-week course will introduce students to various concepts that will be studied in more depth during upper level biology, chemistry, and physics courses. Students in this course will gain basic knowledge in all three subjects and will perform several safe experiments at home.  Subject matter to be investigated includes: scientific thinking and lab report writing introduction, DNA extraction, flower anatomy, ecosystems, the periodic table of elements, ionic/covalent bonds, chemical names and formulas, differentiating chemical reaction types, motion in one dimension, and differentiating potential/kinetic energies.  This course will have assigned homework each week and will be fun and engaging while inspiring students to LOVE all things science! A supply list will become available prior to the first class meeting.
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​Age: Minimum age 12. This class is best suited for dialectic and entry-level rhetoric students.
​Required Resources: basic supplies for at-home experiments and projects.
12 Weeks
Level: Dialectic
​(and, entry-level rhetoric)
Class size: 5-15
$180 Total
Fridays
Feb 25-May 20, 2022
​(no class Apr 15)
10-11 AM ET
60 ​Minutes

    Wish we offered other modules?

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