LEAP CO-OP

Cartoon Art

Instructor: Mrs. Hawes

 

Class Description:

Every class, students will create a new piece of cartoon artwork. We will watch a Youtube video to draw a specific cartoon. This means we will do a draft in pencil first, then a final in marker. Finally, we will add unique, fun hand lettering to each piece to finish it. The students will get to vote on what cartoons they are interested in drawing. This is an art class where we will mostly use markers.

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Special Notes:

• None

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Snowball, voting on subsequent projects
Week 2-8: Determined by the class.

 

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Chess for Beginners

Instructor: Mr. Hammon

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Class Description:

This class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of chess. Students will learn how each piece moves, how the board is set up, and basic strategies for playing through all phases of the game. Each class session will begin with a lesson for the day and conclude with students playing at least one full game of chess with a classmate.

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Special Notes:

• Students must be willing to participate actively and engage in learning the game. They are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship by winning humbly and losing graciously.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Chess Basics and Rules

Week 2: Opening Principles

Week 3: Middlegame Fundamentals

Week 4: Endgame Fundamentals

Week 5: Tactics and Special Rules

Week 6: Blunders, Defense, and Board Vision

Week 7: Common Checkmate Patterns and Mini Games

Week 8: Review, Tournament Play, and Sportsmanship

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Detective Science

Instructor: Mrs. Davidson

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Class Description

This is an introductory class to the field of forensics. Each week, students will engage in a hands-on lab that will have them thinking like detectives–using critical thinking skills to observe, analyze and classify information gathered from tests and techniques learned in class.​

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Special Notes:

• $5.00 fee will be needed to help cover the cost of lab supplies and materials. 

• There may be a possible class field trip at the end of the semester. More information to come!

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Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction: What is Forensics? Observation vs. Inference

Week 2: Fingerprint lab

Week 3: Microscope lab - Hair & Fiber analysis

Week 4: Handwriting analysis

Week 5: Chromatography lab

Week 6: Footprint Analysis Part 1

Week 7: Footprint Analysis Part 2

Week 8: DNA Extraction using fruits

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All About Chocolate

Instructor: Mrs. Wright

 

Class Description:

Hands on lap book study of chocolate. At the end of the semester, each student will have completed a chocolate themed lap book while learning about the history, timeline, growing and harvesting of Cacao pods, and the manufacturing process of chocolate. We will learn about chocolate around the world and in other cultures, and enjoy chocolate tasting too!

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Special Notes:

• $5/per student for materials

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Syllabus:

Week 1: History of Chocolate - The Mayans, The Aztecs, Spain & Timeline

Week 2: History of Chocolate - Europe, United States & Timeline, The Cacao Tree

Week 3: The Cocoa Bean & Timeline 

Week 4: How is Chocolate made, Conching & Timeline 

Week 5: Four Kinds of Chocolate, Chocolate Flavors, Favorite Treats, Taste Test! & Timeline 

Week 6: Chocolate Around the World and in Other Cultures, Value of Chocolate & Timeline 

Week 7: Nutritional Values, Vitamins and Minerals 

Week 8: Design your own Candy Bar (art)

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Zoology: Bizarre Animals

Instructor: Mrs. Duffy

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Class Description:

Did you know scientists estimate there are more than 8 million animal species on planet earth, but only around 1.5 million have been named, described, and cataloged? There is still so much to discover! How do scientists classify animals? Is everything in the ocean a fish? What makes a mammal different from a reptile? 

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In this class we will learn how scientists classify animals using the taxonomy system originally developed by Linnaeus. Each week a mystery animal will be revealed! We will explore the characteristics of a specific category (class) of animals and learn about one bizarre animal that you have probably never heard of.

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Special Notes:

• Class includes some homework creating a brief presentation or poster about an animal for week 8.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – KPCOFGS, Linnaeus taxonomy system

Week 2 – Mammals, warm-blooded and furry, mystery mammal reveal.

Week 3 – Birds, feathers and eggs, mystery bird reveal.

Week 4 – Reptiles, cold blooded and scaly, mystery reptile reveal.

Week 5 – Fish, fins and gills, mystery fish reveal.

Week 6 – Amphibians, semi-aquatic and slimy, mystery amphibian reveal.

Week 7 – Crustaseans/Arthropods/Insects, exoskeletons and invertebrates, mystery insects reveal.

Week 8 – Animal Presentations

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Intro to Gardening

Instructor: Mrs. Yeh

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Class Description:

Discover the basics of gardening through hands-on learning! In this class, students will explore soil, seeds, pollinators, and plant care while developing practical gardening skills. The class culminates with each student creating their own mini herb garden to take home and care for.

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Special Notes:

• This class requires a $5 student materials fee.

• Homework, if any, would be limited to videos or extension activities.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Introduction to Gardening

Week 2: Soil Science & Potting Mix Basics

Week 3: Seeds & Germination

Week 4: Transplanting & Container Decoration

Week 5: Garden Care

Week 6: Pollinators & Pests

Week 7: Build Herb Garden

Week 8: Final Review & Presentations