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College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland

Spring 2008 Homeschool Programs



La Plata Campus:

AAY-8690     $196
Chemistry II (Ages 11-15)

Instructor: Doug Zabel
Section 68163, Thursdays, February 14-May 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Room ST233, La Plata Campus

In this class, students make predictions of chemical and physical  properties of elements and compounds using experimental techniques. Solution chemistry is taught to demonstrate the different properties of liquids. Students learn to predict the products and rates of reactions, and use the principles of the ideal gas law to predict the behavior of gases. This class is designed for students between the ages of 11 to 15 who have taken either Basic Chemistry (AAY-6040) through the college or an equivalent chemistry course.

Orientation: Thursday, February 14, 2008, 10:30 a.m., ST233

AAY-6010    $125
Fantastic Physics (Ages 6-10)
Instructor: TBA
Section 68322 Thursdays, February 21-April 17, 2008, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., room CE307, La Plata Campus

WANTED, scientists interested in finding out "how things work".  Take a closer look at the mysteries of magnetism, and the secrets of sound. Blast off with rockets and learn about levers as we catapult through Fantastic Physics Feats.  This class is designed for students between the ages of 6 to 10 years old.

Orientation: Thursday, February 21, 2008, 11:00 a.m., CE307



Leonardtown Campus:


AAY-9400    $135
Creative Writing  (Ages 10-15)
Instructor: Angela Dion  
Section 66160, Tuesdays, February 5-March 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Room C314, Leonardtown Campus

Let your creativity flow.  Examine many different writing styles to produce creative compositions. Learn the basic steps that any writer can use to go from a concept idea, through draft and editing, and to the final literary piece.

Orientation: Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 12:30 p.m.. C314