Class Code: HPL   
Teacher: Chris Hanson
Teacher Email: chris.hanson1@verizon.net
Description:

This class uses games as a medium to teach character and life skills. We will explore a variety of individual based and team based games to learn good sportsmanship and critical thinking. Students will be shown practical applications of math, logic, and reading.   We will start the class with a short lesson on a principle relevant to the game we are playing that day, then spend the rest of class looking for ways to use this knowledge in the game. Students will be encouraged to celebrate other’s victories, while being humble in their own. We will analyze what went well or wrong in a game.
Growing up, my Mom told me, “School doesn’t have to be fun, it just has to be done.” While true, this class will be both.

Games we will play in this class:

Catan
Magic Maze
Bocce Ball
Codenames
Card games
And many more!

Biography:

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11.

Chris is a former homeschool student, a graduate of RHSA, winner of the Lone Star Tournament of Champions in the STOA debate league, and former Texas State Champion in the NCFCA debate league. He loves his four year old son Raynor, reading, complex games, honest work, and challenging problems that beg to be solved.

Chris has been teaching since his days as a manager at Chick-Fil-A, with over 6 years of experience coaching several teams of 14-18 year olds.

Details:

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