This is a fun summer camp with an interactive mystery to be solved every day.

Annette the Teacher has been teaching for a very long time. She has over three decades of experience teaching children of all ages. She has a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. She has homeschooled her own children from Pre-School through (their current) High School. All of her classes are interactive. Annette encourages students to fully participate in class. All of her classes feature hands-on activities and books Annette writes for the class herself.

Annette is a published writer, publisher, and artist. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience to create unique classes for every student. She enjoys teaching science, history, art, and cooking classes. She brings history alive with her "Life in ..." history classes where students learn about key times in history by experiencing children and families' lives in that time period. "Paint like ..." art classes where students will learn about famous artists and create their own artwork based on the artists' works. "Smart Science" classes where we explore science and complete experiments and projects. Kid Cuisine classes are cooking classes for Young Chefs based on historic foods and science topics. Students should be prepared to make, explore, and create during class. Annette knows hands-on, interactive experiences are the best way for children to learn.

Annette has completed Continuing Education Certification with OER's Big History and World History Projects and the NMNA's Foundation for Teaching and Learning about Native Americans. She completed her Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development certificate. She is currently working on certifications for working with special needs children and early education.TEFL certification.

Annette also has experience working with Special Needs children. She is Mom to a child on the autism spectrum and a child with serious medical needs. She also has worked with children with ADHD. If your child has special needs, please contact Annette so she can work with you and your child.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
There are no formal assessments as this is a fun, interactive summer camp. If a formal assessment is required, please contact Annette the Teacher prior to the start of the camp.
Grades Offered

This class was developed by Annette the Teacher using various sources including:
Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation /Carla Mooney
FBI Handbook of Crime Scene Forensics: The Authoritative Guide to Navigating Crime Scenes / The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Jacqueline Fish
Forensic Puzzles/ by Brain Games
Forensic Science: Crime Scene Analysis / David Elio
American Academy of Forensic Science website
The Department of Justice website

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