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Descriptions for Spring 2024

In-person classes

Classes are held once a week.

Science- Hands On Labs (Grades 4-9)

With Labs (Some books available for rental)

Offered at both Campuses

Come learn about science in a fun, hands on class that will target your science standards for the year. No boring lectures just lots of creative activities and experiments to promote learning. Building a solid science foundation for your elementary- and junior high-age kids so they will be well-prepared for high school is our goal! We use Real Science 4 Kids as our curriculum. Real Science 4 Kids is engaging and focuses on fundamentals, giving your child a confidence with essential concepts and terms. Chemistry (introduces children to college-level chemistry concepts such as the atom and periodic table, molecular bonding and chemical reactions. acid-base reactions, mixtures and separating mixtures, and large molecules such as carbohydrates, polymers and enzymes). ). Physics (concepts covered are: Laws of physics and the scientific method; force, work and energy; potential and kinetic energy; motion; chemical and electrical energy; current, magnets and electromagnets; light and sound energy; and conservation of energy).

Prices are per semester.

Required Text: Real Science 4 Kids Level I or Middle School by Rebecca W. Keller Text books are available for rental for $25 for the year.

Lab materials will be provided. Lab Manuals are

optional and can be purchased separately.

Books can be purchased on Amazon

Please note we are NOT using the 3rd edition

**Targets State Standards for Science- Experimentation**

Mosaic: Chemistry Lifehouse: Physics

We have a limited number of text books

available for rental $25 per year.

You may reserve yours here:

Small Engine Repair (Grades 5-H.S.)

The Life House/ Rocklin Campus- Only

Must have completed Small Engines or equivalent

This class is designed for the student that wants to “fix small engines and make some money.” Having completed our Small Engines and Machines class, these students will be able to take that knowledge and apply it to real world engine problems. Students will be instructed and trained to maintain and repair the most common small engines problems. This class covers, but is not limited to, troubleshooting and repairs, restoring of lost power, smoking lawnmower, starter rope problems, lawn mower carburetor repair, oil change, and engine tune-ups. Through the use of hands -on labs, videos, and personal expertise, students will gain the necessary skills to perform repairs for family and friends. Students will be paired up in teams to work on individual engines.

**Targets State Standards for Science**

Writing- Excellence in Writing (Grades 4-6)

IEW- Creative Writing

Mosaic Rocklin Campus

Do you struggle with getting your student to write? Are you not sure what is enough for their grade level? Or do they love to write but need some help with structure and description? Then… we have the answer! Join us as we use Andrew Pudewa’s nationally acclaimed curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing. We will take foundational writing styles one step at a time. Students will work on assignments in class with teacher support as well as peer support. Take home assignments with teacher grading and editing will be included. We will be using IEW Group A. Spring session will focus on creative writing. Class is taught by Jennifier Androkitis who has a Master’s Degree in Special Education with an emphasis in English.

Required Text: Student Writing Intensive Level A [Notebook & Packet] download can be purchased through Excellence in Writing. Simply call their office Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time at 800-856-5815 and request special order download $10. “Student Writing Intensive Level A.” You may also find this used on several sites.

**Targets State Standards for Language Arts**

PE- Basketball- in the gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic/CalFit Rocklin Campus

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out and

be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be playing,

exercising, and learning all at the same time. As we work on individual

skills through drills, we will also be focusing on the proper techniques in

stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. This class will focus on the skills of basketball along with some non-competitive play. However, we may include varying PE activities throughout the session as time allows.

Come join us for some healthy play.

Class is held on the indoor courts at CalFit Sports Complex.(2511 Warren Dr.) Students will be grouped by age and skill levels. Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)**Targets Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Flag Football - in the gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic/CalFit Rocklin Campus

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out and be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be playing, exercising, and learning all at the same time. As we work on individual skills through drills, we will also be focusing on the proper techniques in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. This class will mainly focus on the skills of flag football along with some non-competitive play. However, we may include varying PE activities throughout the session as time allows.

Come join us for some healthy play.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)

**Targets Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Nerf Rival Wars- in the gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic/CalFit Rocklin Campus

This Nerf class is for the kid who wants to see a little more action using the new Nerf Rival Guns. We will be focused mostly on fast pace Nerf Games in the gym along with battle strategies. We’ll talk about how warfare has changed throughout history as we discuss some “famous and not so famous” battles that the US Military was engaged in. Bring lots of WATER and wear good gym shoes- you’ll need it as you run around battling it out! Nerf Rival guns and ammo will be provided for class time. Safety glasses are required.

Class is held on the indoor soccer field at CalFit Sports Complex. Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Soccer in the Gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic/CalFit Rocklin Campus

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out and be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be playing, exercising, and learning all at the same time. As we work on individual skills through drills, we will also be focusing on the proper techniques in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. This class will mainly focus on the skills of Soccer along with some non-competitive play. However, we may include varying PE activities throughout the session as time allows. Come join us for some healthy activity.

Class is held on the indoor courts at CalFit Sports Complex. Students will be grouped by age and skill levels. Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Spikeball AND Dodgeball- in the gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out

and be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be

playing, exercising, and learning all at the same time. As we work on individual skills through drills, we will also be focusing on the proper techniques in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. In this class we will be rotating learning the skills of Spikeball and playing some high active Dodgeball. However, we may include varying PE activities throughout the session as time allows. Come join us for some healthy activity.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Volleyball in the Gym (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic/CalFit Rocklin Campus

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out and be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be playing, exercising, and learning all at the same time. As we work on individual skills through drills, we will also be focusing on the proper techniques in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. This class will mainly focus on the skills of volleyball along with some non-competitive play. However, we may include varying PE activities throughout the session as time allows. Come join us for some healthy activity.

Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

Students enrolled in other HIM classes will be supervised to and from CalFit gym (located next door)

**Target Standards for Physical Education**

PE- Outdoor Games Grades 4-H.S. –

The Life House/ Rocklin Campus- Only

Parents, are you looking for a fun place for your children to get out and be active? Build friendships? In this class, the students will be playing, exercising, and learning all at the same time. Students will be exposed to sports such as basketball, soccer, dodgeball, volleyball, and others as we work on individual skills through drills. As well as focusing on the proper techniques in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning for better health. We will be varying PE activities throughout the session utilizing the new outdoor courts and playground area. Come join us for some healthy activity.

Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

Class is held outdoors on the playground & grass area.

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

1st-3rd Grade Program

‘Lil’ Hearts and Hands- STEAM

Offered at both campuses

We are excited to offer a program for homeschooling families of students grades 1st through 3rd, to supplement what they are learning at home. This engaging Hands-On class will cover education in character traits and social skills, along with multiple subjects such as math, language arts, history, science, art, etc., all in an environment that is a safe, nurturing, and a fun Hands-On style of learning. Creating a place where kids can explore and learn their potential while building relationships with fellow homeschooling students is of high priority. Come join us in putting your little one’s Hands in Motion for learning. Class size is limited.

**Targets State Standards for Steam**

Creative Arts- (Grades 1-3)

Offered at both campuses

This class is open to all students who want some more hands-on time to be creative and imaginative. With age appropriate activities, students will explore the creative process, develop their artistic skills and experiment in painting, drawing, and mixed media. Everyone gets to go home with their own unique art projects. NEW Projects for Spring.

Class is taught by experienced art teacher, Yuko Ray from Creativity Alive.

* Please make charter vouchers out to Creativity Alive.*

**Targets State Standards for Visual Arts**

PE Outdoor Games

The LifeHouse/ Rocklin Campus Only- (Grades 1-3)

Kids are motivated by FUN! In this class, kids will be running, jumping, stretching as well as working on teamwork, strengthening, and hand-eye coordination all wrapped in fun games and activities. We will be playing such games as Parachute, Tag, Capture the Flag, Kickball, Soccer, Obstacle Courses, Relays, Red Rover, Mother May I/ and others outdoors on the new playground area. Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

PE Movin' and Grovin'

Mosaic & CalFit/ Rocklin Campus- (Grades 1-3)

Kids are motivated by FUN! In this class, kids will be running, jumping, stretching as well as working on teamwork, strengthening, and hand-eye coordination all wrapped in fun games and activities. We will be playing such games as Parachute, Tag, Capture the Flag, Kickball, Soccer, Obstacle Courses, Relays, Red Rover, Mother May I/ and others all on the beautiful indoor soccer field at CalFit. Please have your kiddos wear tennis shoes and clothes to move around in. Class size is limited.

Located at CalFit- Drop off and pick up will be at the gym, unless students are enrolled in consecutive classes at Mosaic.

**Targets State Standards for Physical Education**

Lego® Crazy Contraptions (Grades 4-8)

The Lifehouse/ Rocklin Campus

Using almost every type of Lego piece that Lego makes; from bricks,gears,pulleys, belts, axles, and levers students will create vehicles, launchers, noise-makers, and gadgets. We will be creating a different contraption every week using our creative minds as we continue to use physics and build upon the operation of simple and compound machines used in everyday like.

Students will learn –

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How to collaborate in groups and teams

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How to use scientific method through

Observation, Reasoning, Prediction, and Critical Thinking

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To design, develop, and complete activities and challenges

**Targets State Standards for Science, Technology, and Mathematics**

Jr. Carpentry (Grades 4-H.S.)-

NEW Projects for Spring

Offered at both campuses

Get to math skills through the back door. In this

class students will practice measuring, plotting,

graphing, arithmetic, geometry, and dimensions...

but they will be focusing on building their very own

take-home project.... not the math. Tool safety and

instruction will be emphasized for such tools as a

screwdriver, wrench, hammer, saw, router, drill, and various others. We will take ideas, learn how to draw and plan them out, and then have the skills to create them. We start with raw wood materials to make individualized wood projects. Students learn how to measure and calculate angles creating a blue print design for their project. They will then measure, cut, assemble, paint, stain, and/or engrave their very own projects to take home.

**Targets Standards for Art and Math**

1st-3rd Grade Program

4th- High School Program

Descriptions are listed in alphabetical order. Campus is indicated here & on schedule

Architectural Drafting (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic Rocklin Campus

Great Complement to Model Building

"Take it to the drawing board." In this class we will be learning drafting techniques and designs. Students will draw two-dimensional building models to scale. We will be using pencils, drafting instruments, and graph paper to create our blue prints. Some drafting instruments may be required for purchase. Continuing students will focus on new additions to their plans.

**Students also enrolled in Model Building will then use these blue prints

created to build their own 3D models. **

Architectural Model Building (Grades 4-H.S.)

Mosaic Rocklin Campus

Great Complement to Drafting

Here things come to life! Students will learn & hone-in on their drawing skills as they envision the house, they may want to ultimately build one day. After drawing up their "blue prints," they will then be given the opportunity to have their design "leap off the paper and come to life!" Working with various sized balsa wood, they will create a model size version of their plans. This is an assisted project-based class. Students will be challenged to their ability and beyond.

Continuing students will be completing structures,roofs, and adding garages.

*Targets State Standards for Math/ Fine Arts*

Creative Arts- (Grades 4-8)

The Lifehouse/Rocklin Campus Only

Class is taught by experienced art teacher, Yuko Ray from Creativity Alive.

* Please make charter vouchers out to Creativity Alive.*

**Targets State Standards for Visual Arts**

Drone Aviation (Grades 4-H.S.)

STEAM in the Sky

Mosaic Rocklin Campus

This exciting new STEAM course aims at immersing students in the unmanned aerial vehicles industry (UAV or Drones). This is an emerging industry. Students will be exposed to modeling and simulation technology that will prepare them for new in-demand career opportunities.

Our class objectives will focus on mastering the flight planes, execution of piloting the drones, and creating unique obstacle courses. Each drone is also equipped with a camera which we will use to create video clips of our adventures. Continuing students will hone in on navigation skills and complete more challenging obstacles courses We will also be introducing photography in the Spring session, and spending some time on the indoor soccer field for extra flying practice.

Space is limited. Drones are provided.

**Targets State Standards for Science, Technology, and Mathematics**

Classes subject to change

Hands in Motion Homeschool Charter Vendor: Jennifier Androkitis

Handsinmotion4learning.com DBA: Hands in Motion Homeschool

916-412-4331 Handsinmotionhomeschool@gmail.com