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Pathfinders Co-Op

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Pathfinders Co-Op

Pathfinders Homeschool Co-op provides community, friendship, and deep learning experiences through its once-weekly meetings.

PHC is geared toward elementary students who want to connect with others as they explore science and history subjects.

09/23/2026

This week we learned about how enslaved Africans and their descendants have shaped American culture. We learned about when and how they came, how they fought against slavery through the Underground Railroad, how they made their own language (and how to say our names in Tutnese!) and secret codes to help others escape (in quilts). It was a heavy topic but a worthwhile discussion!

09/17/2026

This week's class was all about symbols! We learned what symbols were and why we used them. We played a game using only symbols for instructions, made American symbol art, and designed flags that symbolized our families. Another awesome week!

09/02/2026

We're off to a great start this semester! Our curriculum, "Many Voices, One Nation," explores how different ethnic groups have shaped the America we know today. First on our list to study: the indigenous peoples of America! Students researched their region, created a poster, and presented their information to the other students. We ended the day by signing yearbooks from last school year!

04/30/2026

A great ending to our semester in forensic science! We learned about spy technology and surveillance through history (hard boiled eggs and a spy cat!?), made maps of a scene from "balloons" just as the American Balloon Corps might have during the Civil War, practiced our critical thinking skills to figure out how to squeeze our bodies through an index card, and lifted fingerprints during a discussion about how they are used in security measures. Next week we tackle an escape room to see if we can put a semester's worth of skills to the test!

04/22/2026

What a great week! We talked about chemical analysis in forensics. Our students took 5 white powders and learned just how different they can be after a few tests! Then we learned about the pH scale and used a pH indicator to place different household substances. Finally, we used our sleuthing skills to run tests on a chemical sample to determine which suspect had been at the scene of the crime!

04/08/2026

This week at Pathfinders, we explored DNA in forensics! We learned a little bit about DNA, made candy DNA models, practiced matching base pairs of gene sequences for different animals, extracted DNA from strawberries, and completed DNA fingerprinting to determine which suspect committed a jewel heist! This has been a fabulous semester. We'll take next week off before we finish the semester strong.

04/04/2026

Better late than never with our weekly update!

We had an AMAZING week learning about evidence collection and the chain of custody. We observed a crime scene, drew scenes of the crime, gathered evidence (and made sure a log was kept of who went in and out!), and reviewed witness statements to determine who had an alibi and, ultimately, who committed the crime. It was so much fun!

03/25/2026

Another fabulous week at Pathfinders! We learned all about how tire treads and footprints can be used to understand a crime scene and find a potential suspect. We cast a footprint and cast individual projects, measured our walking and running stride, and used our knowledge to crack a case of stolen goods. We didn't let the suspects' cuteness from figuring out whodunit!

03/19/2026

What a fun Tuesday! We had special visits from LPSO Corporal Robin and Bella, K9 team assigned to schools in Lafayette Parish, and six members of the LPSO SWAT team. These guys were amazing! They were all passionate about their work and did a great job giving us a picture into what their work days look like. Bella even gave an amazing demonstration of how she finds narcotics at schools and a tour of her kennel inside the police unit. A super fun day for all!

03/12/2026

Another successful Pathfinders class! We studied handwriting, how our writing is unique, how types of paper and pens look different under a microscope, and what our writing reveals about us! We even attempted writing blindfolded!

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Lafayette, LA

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9am - 12pm

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