LEAP CO-OP

​The Nervous System

 Instructor: Mrs. Wright

 

Class Description:

Join us as we explore our central and peripheral nervous system! We’ll learn about the parts of the brain, spinal cord, and
peripheral nervous system, watch a sheep brain dissection video, and do some lab activities.

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Special Notes:

• We may dissect a sheep brain in class as well.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Intro to central nervous system
Week 2: Parts of the Brain Craft
Week 3: Peripheral Nervous system
Week 4: Autonomic Nervous system
Week 5: Lab activities
Week 6: The Spinal Cord
Week 7: Watch Brain dissection video
Week 8: Finish up notebooks, jeopardy quiz

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Adventure in the Wardrobe: A book study of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Instructor: Mrs. Carr

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Class Description:

Get ready to enter the magical world of Narnia! You will enjoy this fascinating story and introduction to C.S. Lewis’s fictional world of talking animals, an evil witch, a mighty lion, and epic battles between good and evil. We’ll discuss the content and unique characters of the book and your thoughts about them, as well as the Biblical principles and symbolism about Jesus to be found just beneath the surface. Students must own or borrow a library copy of the book. They will need to read the assigned chapters and be prepared to discuss them in class (including before the first class). The book is available in audiobook on Hoopla, but if at all possible, the student should bring a copy of the book to class each week (to allow flipping through during the discussion time). This will be part book club, part literature class. There may be tea involved!

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Special Notes:

• Homework will be required as follows: You must read weekly to fully participate in the class and the rest of the class will depend on your participation.

• There will be short creative or other writing assignments (tentative dates below) to share in class.

• There will also be a larger project due the last day of class (such as an essay, a research project/presentation, or an art project) to share and display on our table on week 8.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Read chapters 1-3 prior to class. Background, history, discussion of the chapters.
Week 2: Discussion on chapters 4-5. Creative writing or other project to share with the class, last names A-M
Week 3: Read chapters 6-7 prior to class. Creative writing or other project to share with the class, last names N-Z
Week 4: Read chapters 8-9 prior to class. Creative writing or other project to share with the class, last names A-M

Week 5: Read chapters 10-11 prior to class. Creative writing assignment or other project to share with the class, last names N-Z
Week 6: Read chapters 12-13 prior to class.
Week 7: Read chapters 14-15 prior to class.
Week 8: Read chapters 16-17 prior to class. Final creative or written project due.

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Fun with Clay

Instructor: Mrs. Rucker

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Class Description

Ready to dive into your creative side? In this class, you can use your imagination to make whatever you can come up with in clay. We will be using colorful, air dry clay. Each week you can add to your piece, or create something new if you've finished with a project. There will be lots of colors, and it will be a fun time to just relax and create!​

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Special Notes:

• None

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Syllabus

Week 1: Get familiar with the clay and start creating
All following weeks: Continue with projects or start a new project

Week 8: Wrap projects up

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TV Production & Journalism: Behind the Scenes

Instructor: Mrs. Molina

 

Class Description:

Students will explore the basics of TV production and journalism, learning how to plan, write, and present news stories. Each week, students will develop skills in writing scripts, conducting interviews, and operating as part of a team in a TV newsroom setting. The class will culminate in a live TV segment where students perform roles such as anchors, reporters, camera operators, and producers. No prior experience required; just bring creativity and enthusiasm!

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Special Notes:

• Minimal homework (optional script revisions or interview prep).

• Parental involvement: None required, but parents are welcome to assist with final presentations if needed.

• Supplies: Notebooks, pens, and access to a device for research.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Introduction to TV Journalism
Week 2: Researching and Selecting Topics
Week 3: Writing Scripts
Week 4: Conducting Interviews
Week 5: Production Basics
Week 6: Rehearsals
Week 7: Final Rehearsals

Week 8: Live Presentation

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Service

Instructor: Mrs. Smith

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Class Description:

God has called us to serve others with joy! Together we will create small, fun projects to give to others while learning about the gift of service. We will also identify our God-given gifts and use them to create our own projects for others. 

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Special Notes:

• Students will need to bring in items for class most weeks, and will not be able to participate unless they remember their items.

• We also need a few parent volunteers each week to help pick up supplies or deliver finished projects. 

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Cookies for others (students will need to bring in a cookie sheet); identify our serving gifts and partner for student-led projects 

Week 2: Dog toys for the shelter (students will need to bring in an old cotton t-shirt or two); plan for student-led projects 

Week 3: Fleece lap blankets for a nursing home (extra fleece donations welcome!)

Week 4: Lead ropes for a horse therapy facility

Week 5: Student-led project 

Week 6: Student-led project 

Week 7: Student-led project

Week 8: Student-led project