Unusual Science Classes

[Wheres Toto]

I thought there was a pinned post for unusual science classes - those that were different from the general Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy choices.  But I'm not seeing it.  Anyone have a link to a thread like that?  Or am I losing my mind and there was never anything like that on here?

[Farrar]

Everyone start suggestion them and sharing experiences and resources, yes, please.

[Lori D.]

Check out PAGE 5 of the pinned thread "High School Motherlode #2" to get started.
Here are the past threads on Sciences other than the "big 3", that are linked in that pinned thread:

Curricula Ideas - Other Sciences 
Options for high school science besides Bio/Chem/Phys
Alternative/creative science ideas for 9th graders?
Science for a senior
Anatomy / Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology courses?
What to use for Anatomy and Physiology?
Need Anatomy and Physiology course
Astronomy
Astronomy
Astronomy Recommendations?
High School Astronomy?
Can you help me design an Astronomy course?
Botany / Horticulture
Looking for interesting Botany and/or Agricultural Science curriculum
I've updated my free Botany curriculum
Botany with a focus on hydroponics
Ecology
Suggestions for Ecology/Environmental science programs or books?
Ecology vs. Environmental Science vs. Molecular & Cellular Biology
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Oak Meadow Environmental Science - 1 semester?
AP Environmental Science with PA Homeschoolers? [online course provider]
1 semester online Environmental Science?
Favorite resources for Environmental Science?
Forensic Science
Forensic Science curriculum?
Forensic Science
Forensics
Forensic Science
Geology / Earth Science
Suggestions for Earth Science text and curriculum materials?
Anyone know of an online rigorous Earth Science course
Earth Science for 9th grader
Earth Science?
Mr Q's Advanced Earth Science or Oak Meadow - opinions?
How do I add labs to Earth Science?
Marine Biology
Marine Biology - what have you used?
Ideas for Marine Biology/Oceanography field trips
Meteorology
Meteorology course?
Zoology
High school level Zoology
High school Zoology

Edited February 3, 2020 by Lori D.

[EKS]

We did a history/philosophy of science course using the book Worldviews by Richard DeWitt as a spine.  It has proven to be an amazing base across disciplines.

[ScoutTN]

I know some have done the Cornell ornithology course and added  labs through local nature centers, parks, bird sanctuaries etc. 

[BakersDozen]

I hosted a Forensic Science class this last fall that was a blast!!! Oh my...we stabbed unsuspecting pumpkins with 15 different "weapons" in order to identify the "murder weapon", I set up an entire room as a blood spatter lab, we played with some seriously fun/toxic chemicals, ballistics/gunpowder, fingerprints, lip prints, teeth/bite marks, shoe prints/tread, paper/fiber analysis, I set up a full bone yard with 4 different skeletons/pieces...it was a hoot!

I used the Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments along with Crime Scene Investigations: Real Life Science Labs for Grades 6-12 (not as impressed with this one but definitely needed it for a well-rounded class). I condensed the class to 14 weeks by combining like-topics. I also had the students read The Science of Sherlock Holmes and Blood, Bullets and Bones (both were fantastic).

It was neat to hear that most of my students went home and ordered their own supplies for making iodine fuming chambers and such. The class was a whale of a lot of work but oh so worth it!

Funny story: Some of my former students had their yards tp'd this last weekend. So the talk is of using their forensic science knowledge to figure out which friend is responsible for the "crime".

[Random]

DS is completing Fire Science (a firefighting course) for a science course.

I saw a community college course called Geology of Natural Disasters.  I wanted one of my kids to take that class!