Class Code: MLS   
Teacher: Dr. Nilda Martinez-Wuller
Teacher Email: nilda2004@sbcglobal.net
Description:

Come explore the wonderful world of science in this yearlong general science class!  We will be exploring several fields of science throughout the year as we scientifically survey the wonderful universe Our God has created.  We will begin by learning about the scientific method and how to interpret experimental results.  We will then continue by spending time exploring the world of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, life science, geology , paleontology, meteorology, environmental science, oceanography, marine science, astronomy and botany.

This class will allow your student to explore each science field with different experiments and observations.  They will perform at least one experiment in each weekly class such as observing chemical reactions, making a barometer, dissecting  a fish, floating an egg, identifying different minerals, building an electrical circuit, separating mixtures, building a DNA model and growing yeast.  This will also serve as the springboard for your student to learn how to write a Lab Report, which is a very important component of the class.

The students will do 2-3 short class presentations throughout the year and a science project will be due at the end of the year.

This class is usually taken 6th - 8th grade.  The class will meet from 1:30 - 2:15

Required text and Materials:
1.  2” binder with sections for: Notes, On Your Own, Labs, Study Guide, Tests, Other
2.  Loose leaf paper in binder
3.  Clear pencil pouch for binder to securely store pen/pencil/eraser/small ruler
4.  Textbook and test/answer booklet
5.  Come to class ready to enjoy learning about science!

Homework:
1.  30-45 min/day 4-5 days /week
2.  On Your Own and Study Guide questions to be graded by the parent using solutions booklet
3.  Teacher will grade Tests and Lab Reports.

Book:
1.  Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science textbook , 3rd edition
2.  Solutions and Test Booklet

(scholarships available)

Biography:

Nilda M. Martinez-Wuller attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree.  She then attended Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas for her Medical Doctor degree and Children’s Medical Center for pediatric specialization.   She practiced clinical medicine (including administrative positions) for 20 years and also volunteered at North Dallas Shared Ministries Free Medical Clinic.  

She began her homeschooling journey with her 3 sons in 2007.   She worked with UTD during the 2014-2015 school year to form a competitive homeschool FIRST® FTC Robotics team due to her sons' interest in the STEM field.  During the 2015-2016 school year, she co-coached a team with UD and served as an FTC  competition judge.   During the 2015-2016 Robotics season, her team made it to Regionals.  She now teaches robotics at homeschool Co-Ops. 

Details:

Class meets on Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 2:25 PM & on Thursday from none to none