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Holistic and Non-Holistic: Science Curriculum for Homeschool Students in Suffolk County, NY
Gateway Science Center is proud to provide an innovative and engaging science curriculum in Suffolk County, NY, for middle and high school students who are currently being homeschooled by their parents. With a unique approach that combines flexible learning formats and interactive experiences, I strive to foster both academic success and personal growth. This science center offers:
Ignite Curiosity, Spark Discovery
A Balanced Approach: Virtual and In-Person Learning
Gateway Science Center offers both virtual and in-person learning environments. The virtual component of my program provides students with topical notes one week before each class, covering subjects like Middle School Sciences, Biology, Earth/Space Science, and Physics. These notes, sometimes accompanied by an online lecture, prepare students for the in-person lab investigations that follow.
In-Person Contact with a Highly Qualified Science Instructor
Each week, in-person instruction at the center begins with a review of the virtual materials, ensuring students are ready to engage in hands-on lab work. Students will use real lab equipment, including microscopes, telescopes, handheld computers, and probes (measuring force, temperature, acceleration, etc.) while gaining valuable skills in data collection, lab report writing, and data analysis. This applies to both the Holistic and Non-Holistic programs.
With small class sizes limited to just 10 students, everyone has ample opportunity to interact with the equipment and actively participate in data collection.
In the Holistic program, students also engage in ballet and Jiu-Jitsu, creating an environment that nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving—skills that are essential for excelling in STEM. These disciplines work together to enhance creativity, imagination, stress management, and social development.
With small class sizes limited to just 10 students, everyone has ample opportunity to interact with the equipment and actively participate in data collection.
In the Holistic program, students also engage in ballet and Jiu-Jitsu, creating an environment that nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving—skills that are essential for excelling in STEM. These disciplines work together to enhance creativity, imagination, stress management, and social development.