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Our co-op is currently looking for classes for next year.  I'd like to teach a class for my son's age, he will be in 7th grade in the fall.  I like very hands-on, project oriented classes.  Any ideas beyond science or CSI?  Or is there a science type class that might not require a lot of equipment? Or something in the consumer science area?

 

Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  :)

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Our co-op does a Sherlock class that is very fun. My son is taking it this year. Basically they read a story every other week and discuss it. On the alternating weeks they do some kind of activity that is related to the story. They've done some code making/breaking, they did fabric analysis, fingerprinting, disguises. 

 

Someone else offered a game class this year where they did all kinds of logic and puzzle games. I don't have anyone in that one but I think it was things like brainteasers, chess, logic puzzles, etc. 

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If you have internet access, you could do a blogging class. Our co-op kids had a lot of fun with that. We've also done recreational mathematics (logic puzzles and games), which was popular and requires very little equipment. Or if the kids enjoy drawing, how about geometric constructions? I've seen a lot of cool Waldorf geometry art. 

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Our co-op is doing archery, camping skills, basic car maintenance (refill fluids, change tire, etc.), American Art and Music Appreciation, Minecraft History, Photography/yearbook, and Hands-On Science, speech, and personal finance.

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Our co-op does a Sherlock class that is very fun. My son is taking it this year. Basically they read a story every other week and discuss it. On the alternating weeks they do some kind of activity that is related to the story. They've done some code making/breaking, they did fabric analysis, fingerprinting, disguises. 

 

Someone else offered a game class this year where they did all kinds of logic and puzzle games. I don't have anyone in that one but I think it was things like brainteasers, chess, logic puzzles, etc. 

 

What book are you using for this class.  Can you give me more details please.  It sounds like a fun class and we are just starting up a new co-op.  Thank you!

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What book are you using for this class.  Can you give me more details please.  It sounds like a fun class and we are just starting up a new co-op.  Thank you!

 

I don't teach it. I'm pretty sure though that she just makes up the lessons on her own. The only book they use are the original Sherlock stories. 

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