North Carolina Agricultural Science for Grades 3-5 (9:00)

Course Name: North Carolina Agricultural Science for Grades 3-5
Grade Range: 3rd-5th
Instructor: Jennifer Farlow
Email:  farlowcsa@aol.com
Price: $225 for 28 weeks
Course Description: Students will dig deeper into the science of agriculture concentrating specifically on North Carolina’s roots. We will explore the science behind soil, seeds, plants and animals. We will focus on using our five senses to enrich each and every topic we cover. Students will have the opportunity to grind wheat into flour, make butter, taste sugar cane/sorghum, grow their own sweet potato slips and so much more!
Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Instructor created
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: None
Homework Requirements: None
Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: None
Course Credit: None
Teacher Bio: This class is taught by Jennifer Farlow.   Jennifer earned her B.A. degree in Psychology from  UNC-CH and Masters in Elementary Education from UNCG. She taught in the public and private sector and currently homeschools their 9th and 12th grade children while managing her summer farm camp. She also mentors at the EMMA homeschool co-op in Greensboro.
Min/Max # of Students: 10 (minimum) / 20 (maximum)
Method and Frequency of communication: Parents will be emailed weekly with updates on what students have learned each week.