Classes

We currently offer the following classes through the Assisi Bridge Co-op in Ashburn, Virginia.

If you are interested in having your student join one of our classes or would like to contract one of our instructors to teach through your co-op, please contact us at: info@thinkandspeak.com
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Speech and Communication: January 13th-March 2nd Elective
In this class, students will learn and practice the two elements of effective communication: critical thinking and powerful presentation.  Instruction will focus on practical implementation of Aristotle’s three elements of rhetoric: ethos, pathos, and logos.  A variety of speech formats will be explored including impromptu, persuasive, and storytelling presentations.  Topics that will be incorporated in this lesson plan are:
  • Effective vocal presentation
  • Powerful physical delivery
  • Increased confidence and poise
  • Overcoming nervous habits
  • Thinking quickly on your feet
  • Understanding different personality types and communicating so that everyone will listen
  • Improving organization
  • Constructing solid analysis
The general format of this class will include a brief lesson on an element of effective communication, an interactive exercise or game to implement the lesson, and a brief assignment that will serve to solidify the lesson learned.  This class is highly interactive and is for any middle school student who wants to increase their ability to stand out from the crowd as an articulate leader and influencer.  NO prior skills are required.  Whether your child craves an audience or avoids the spotlight at all costs, this class is a perfect fit.

Instructor: Zachary Rosa

Time: Wednesdays, Middle School: 2:00pm

Introduction to U.S. Government: March 9th-May 4th Elective

In this class, students will learn the basics of U.S. Government. Students will simulate the legislative process in an interactive and hands-on way. The students will introduce a bill and follow it all the way to the President’s desk. Then, they will debate the bill before the Supreme Court.

In this course, students will delve into the following aspects of U.S. Government:

  • House
  • Senate
  • Presidency
  • Supreme Court
  •  Bill/Act passage
  • Interest Groups

By the end of this course, students will also have received an introduction to research and critical thinking skills.

Instructor: Zachary Rosa

Time: Wednesdays, Middle School: 2:00pm

American History 101 & 102: Spring 2016

In this class, students will experience the early era of American history! Through a variety of hands-on projects, students will learn about the Discovery of the New World and Life in Early America. Journeying back to the early 18th and 19th centuries, students will participate in what life would have been like during the Westward expansion, Revolutionary War, and more! This class is highly interactive.  Students will taste, touch, smell, and live history – not merely hear it! The goal of this class is make lasting impressions of the people and events in early American history, thus enhancing the student’s contextual understanding of this era.

Instructor: Natalia Rosa

Time: Wednesdays,  1st-3rd graders: 12:00-12:55pm

                                 4th-5th graders: 1:00-1:55pm

Apologia Astronomy 101 & 102: Spring 2016

Exploring Creation with Astronomy is an excellent starting point in an award-winning homeschool elementary science curriculum. Jeannie Fulbright presents a scientifically sound and God-honoring study of astronomy for grades K-6. Content covered includes the major structures of our solar system, details about each planet, the Earth’s moon, the asteroid belt, stars and galaxies outside our solar system, space travel, astronauts, and more!  In class, students will apply the concepts learned with fun and interactive experiments!  Students will also compile personal notebooks containing lab observations and personal projects. – See more at: https://shop.apologia.com/astronomy/115-exploring-creation-with-astronomy.html#sthash.RnkFbyJL.dpuf

Instructor: Natalia Rosa

Time: Wednesdays 1st-3rd grade: 10:30-11:25am

                                4th-5th grade: 9:30-10:25am