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This course serves as a supplemental science course based on restful observations, sketching, and journaling to help young learners appreciate the wonderful world around them. This course serves as an enriching companion to Science for Beginners: Earth & Space, or it may be taken as a standalone course. This course will include elements of art through watercolors and sketches as well as poetry and songs to make a one-of-a-kind personal journal.
Required Materials: Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course. These resources are listed to help inform your decision-making as you make course selections and build your course schedule. Please reach out to the instructor if you have any questions about materials.
Madison Johnston holds a B.A. in History from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Humanities with a concentration in classical education from the University of Dallas. While pursuing her classical education studies at the University of Dallas, Madison taught at Hillsdale-affiliated B.C.S.I (Barney Charter School Initiative) establishments in Dallas and Frisco, Texas.
After teaching at the B.C.S.I. schools, Madison became a humanities instructor at a micro-school called Scholaris Academy (Dallas, Texas), teaching Western Civilization, American History, and Medieval History to students ranging from ages 6-14 years old. She has worked as a private tutor to instruct students in reading, writing, arithmetic, and executive function.
In 2023, Madison moved with her husband to Oklahoma where she put her knowledge and experience as an educator and tutor to work as a grammar school teacher in south OKC.
Mrs. Johnston is trained and specializes in multi-sensory approach to instruction. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, walking their dog, and reading books.
Focus: Tree Anatomy
Focus: Flowers, Fruits, & Photosynthesis Semester 1 Project: Trees as Habitats
Focus: Constellations & Motions of the Earth
Focus: Phases of the Moon & The Solar System Semester 2 Project: Constellations and their Myths
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Our Assistant to the Principal will be in touch with you after your enrollment to help you with next steps, including any placement evaluations that may be required for your course selections.
This registration will be finalized when the student’s placement assessment has been returned by the course instructor with placement confirmation.