Instructor: Leilani Melendez
Contact: leilani@class-source.com
Course Description: In this engaging and hands-on class, we’ll explore the brilliant minds behind some of history’s greatest inventions and how their discoveries have shaped the world from a faith based perspective. Blending science with history, students will learn about groundbreaking ideas and the impact they continue to have today.
What We’ll Discover:
- ✈️ The Wright Brothers – The invention of flight
- 🎢 Roller Coasters – The science behind the thrills
- 💡 Thomas Edison – Lighting up the world🌊 Jacques Cousteau – Exploring the deep sea
- 🚦 Traffic Lights & Trains – Keeping the world moving
- 🎆 Fireworks & Gunpowder – The chemistry behind celebrations🏗️ Skyscrapers & Construction – Building the future
- 🖥️ Steve Jobs & Bill Gates – The technology revolution
- And much more!
Through fun activities and hands-on experiments, students will not only learn about these incredible inventions but also experience them in exciting ways. This class is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and bring history to life in a way they’ll always remember!
Course Objectives:
- Recognize Key Inventors
- Understand the Impact of Inventions
- Explore Scientific Principles
- Develop Critical Thinking Skills
- Enhance Hands-On Learning
- Improve Problem-Solving Abilities
- Make Connections Between Science, History, and Faith
- Foster Creativity & Innovation for God’s Glory
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Class Time: Tuesday 11:00AM-11:55AM
Course Duration: Full Year
Required Materials(s): Pencil or Pen, Scissors, Colored Pencils or Markers, Extra Paper and a Folder to keep work in.
Supply Fee: $50 for science experiments
Classroom Expectations:
- Respect Others Follow Instructions
- Be Prepared
- Participate & Try Your Best
- Use Inside Voices & Raise Your Hand
- Keep Hands & Materials to Yourself
- Stay Focused & On Task
- Take Care of the Classroom
- Encourage & Support Others
Grading Policies: 50% Participation & Class Work (labs) 25% Homework 25% Projects & Quizes
Grading Scale: 100%-90% A, 89%-80% B, 79%-70% C, 69%-60% D, 59%-0% F