Classes for Your Homeschool
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World Ocean Explorer
Nell Herrmann Blue Hill, Maine, serves as the Educator Advisor for World Ocean Explorer, a free, web-based virtual aquarium designed to increase ocean literacy and inspire interest in ocean-related fields of study.
Through this immersive experience, users can explore a theme-based space about the deep sea, learn about rarely seen species and habitats, and connect to Ocean Literacy principles and Next Generation Science Standards. Nell will guide students through the platform, share ideas for connected activities, and answer participants’ questions. By the end of the session, students will feel confident navigating the platform independently.
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registering)
Cost: Free (Please pre-register below.)
Ages: All ages welcome.
Accompanying Unit Study: Maine's Rocky Coast
Earth Science Elective
This 10-week Earth Science course explores the science behind the world’s most powerful natural events, including earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and climate-driven disasters. Students will analyze how Earth’s dynamic systems—geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere—interact to produce natural hazards.
Each week features a documentary or video series, guided reflection questions, and an online assessment to build scientific understanding through real-world examples. The course aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Course: Earth Science: Natural Disasters
Location: Remote through Google Classroom
Instructor: David Perkins (Maine Certified science Teacher)
Dates: Asynchronous begin January 1 with rolling enrollment.
Duration: 10 weeks
Grade Level: High School
Credit Value: 1 High School Science Credit
Cost: $225 for the first student in a family, $125 each additional
Accompanying Unit Study: Natural Disasters! (available January 1)
Course Requirements
Basic calculator and notebook
About the Instructor
David Perkins is a licensed science educator with more than twelve years of experience teaching high school and adult learners. He has taught Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science, Engineering, HiSET and a host of other science electives in both traditional and remote settings. David specializes in making complex scientific ideas clear, supportive, and engaging for all learners, including students who may have struggled in the past. He has worked extensively with adult education programs across Maine, and he is dedicated to helping students build confidence, earn credentials, and develop a meaningful connection to science. His courses are designed to be accessible, flexible, and aligned with current science standards, while remaining creative, enjoyable, and hands on.
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