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Stimulate your young learners’ curiosity and deepen their knowledge with homeschool classes taught by CSM faculty and industry professionals.
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Intro to Painting is designed to teach young students the fundamentals of painting. Step by step, students will go into detail of every aspect of creating a painting from start to finish. Students will learn how to mix colors and learn the correct direction to apply brushstrokes while painting a subject. Topics include painting vocabulary, basic color theory, and painting techniques to create a vibrant painting.
Intro to Chemistry is designed for students interested in acquiring knowledge in chemistry and provides instruction on developing skills in various aspects of chemistry. Students will explore atoms and bonding, acids and bases, polymer chemistry, reactions, density, and more. Experiments may include flubber, silly putty, bath bombs, and many others.
Discover the different world of literature while exploring Dr. Seuss's award-winning books. Experiment with the various techniques available to illustrate your own literary phenomenon. This class will provide enriching activities in the areas of following directions, reading, art, research, and comprehension.
Are you ready to take a musical journey through all the elements and instruments of music? Your early musician will be given hands-on opportunities to try many instruments like woodwinds, brass, percussion strings, and voice. Other fun, hands-on activities will keep the students so excited that they will want to discover music all year long!
Elementary Chemistry has hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific phenomena. Topics include atoms, molecules, and the laws of conservation of matter and energy. Gain a wide-ranging knowledge of what chemistry is and how it can be put to work. Perform experiments in small groups concentrating on compositions of mixtures, density, surface area, and pH.
Students will explore simple grammar and vocabulary as well as conversational topics including greetings, names, numbers, colors, and telling time. Role-playing opportunities will be provided. A brief introduction of Hispanic and Latino cultures throughout the world will also be discussed. All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Elementary Painting is designed to teach students from beginner to moderate, the fundamentals of painting. Topics will include brushes and equipment, perspective, mixing colors, lighting, shadow, reflections, texture, and techniques for achieving a desired effect. Students will discover new and exciting techniques in art creation.
Elementary Coding and Robotics with LEGO WeDo 2.0 will show you how to program motors and sensors to build multiple robotic creations. Learn the basics of linear graphics using LEGO Scratch software. This class is collaborative, and students will work individually as well as in teams.
Explore the world of chemistry through class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. Learn about the periodic table and basic physical components of compounds. Acid/base reactions, reactions between gases, and surface area as it relates to reaction rates. Gain hands-on knowledge by performing experiments in small groups concentrating on compositions of mixtures, density, surface area, and pH. The world of chemistry will come alive before your eyes.
This introductory Spanish course explores simple grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of the language. Conversational topics will include greetings, names, numbers, colors, and telling time. Students will learn simple grammar rules and vocabulary building to begin to write basic sentences. Role-playing opportunities will be provided.
Basic Painting is designed to teach students from beginner to moderate, the fundamentals of painting. Step by step, students will create incredible detail of every aspect of creating a painting from start to finish. From explaining exactly how to mix every color down to the percentage of paint used as well as what direction to apply brushstrokes while painting a subject.
Are you ready to code using a LEGO Robotics Boost kit? Learn coding in multiple applications: building humanoid robots, automated vehicles, creating art and music, and manufacturing avenues. Enjoy a coding experience with Vernie, the robot from LEGO BOOST, by receiving challenges in coding movements and behaviors.
Dual enrollment allows you to take classes at CSM for college credit, while satisfying your graduation requirements.
Ready to earn your degree? It's easy to transfer your homeschool credit into CSM. Follow the steps listed here.