Dr. Kristin Krause is teaching about them in the Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community!

Looking for online science courses that will drive your child’s intellectual curiosity and push your child to new levels of understanding? The Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community has just the thing, with a fantastic lineup of science courses for the 2024-2025 school year, taught by esteemed instructor Dr. Kristin Krause. With B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in biology and a rich background in teaching and research, Dr. Krause brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for science education. Her courses are designed to ignite curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Here are the details for Dr. Krause’s upcoming courses:

Human Biology 🧬
(Full-Year Course)
Student Ages: 10–15
Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates:
-Fall Semester: September 11 – December 4, 2024
-Spring Semester: January 15 – April 9, 2025
Cost: $475 per semester/$900 full year
Course Highlights:
-Explore the 20 trillion human cells and our different organ systems
-Understand how the body maintains homeostasis
-Conduct home experiments with common kitchen items
-Take part in optional dissections of pig hearts, sheep brains, and cow eyes
-Learn about health and wellness choices

Understanding the Brain 🧠
(Fall Semester Course)
Student Ages: 12–16
Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: August 28 – December 18, 2024
Cost: $500
Course Highlights:
-Learn about neurons and glial cells
-Study the spinal cord and brain functions
-Understand sensory processes and responses
-Explore fascinating neurological case studies
-Take part in an optional sheep brain dissection

Ecology and Evolution 🌍
(Fall Semester Course)
Student Ages: 10–14
Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates: August 28 – December 18, 2024
Cost: $500
Course Highlights:
-Understand basic ecological principles
-Learn about the processes of natural selection and evolution
-Participate in citizen science projects
-Discuss environmental management and terraforming Mars
-Write brief papers on chosen topics

Visit the Courses page to enroll today. And as always, if you have questions or need assistance in selecting a course, feel free to call us at (845) 726-4444. We’re here to help! Our phone lines are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Happy learning!
– The Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community Team