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16 Weeks of Earth Science With Critical Thinking Discussions for Grades 3-6
Ronda Baker, B.Ed
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(378)
In this 16-week class, students will meet once weekly for 55 minutes for lessons and group discussions about EARTH SCIENCE topics. Optional Guided Notes Worksheets provided each week.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
TOPICS: Earth Science, Geology, Tectonic Plates, Atmosphere, Earth's Structure, Fossils, Oceans, Weather, Climate, Solar System, Seasons Science from scripted textbooks and pre-made curricula can be limiting because science is progressing faster than these curriculum editions can keep up, often making some of the "new science" in them, old news. In this class, we are able to explore new and emerging science in real-time. Additionally, students are exposed to the modern methods of...
16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Earth’s Structure and CompositionThis lesson explores the layers of the earth, what they are composed of, and how we know.Week 2Lesson 2Rocks and MineralsThis lessons explores the rock cycle, and the properties of rocks and minerals.Week 3Lesson 3Plate Tectonics and Earth’s ProcessesThis lesson takes a look at plate tectonics and the fast and slow processes that change the Earth's surface.Week 4Lesson 4Earth’s Fossils and HistoryThis lesson introduces fossils, how they are formed, and different methods for determining the age and geological history of Earth.Week 5Lesson 5Seas and OceansThis lesson defines various bodies of water on Earth, including the different seas and oceans, and how they are important for climate and life on Earth.Week 6Lesson 6Waves and CurrentsThis lesson explores how waves and currents in the oceans move through the "Global Conveyor Belt", the Coriolis Effect, tides, and ocean gyres.Week 7Lesson 7Ocean Floor and TopographyThis lesson looks at features of the ocean floor, continental shelves, ocean trenches and ridges, and the "Ring of Fire".Week 8Lesson 8Ocean Life Zones and GeologyThis lesson defines different ocean zones, and introduces deep sea mining and important seafloor minerals.Week 9Lesson 9Earth’s AtmosphereThis lesson explores different layers of the Earth's atmosphere.Week 10Lesson 10Water CycleThis lesson is about the water cycle, clouds, precipitation, and water's critical role in supporting life on this planet.Week 11Lesson 11Global WindsThis lesson is all about winds, how they form, and the winds that give us weather.Week 12Lesson 12Climates and Weather MapsThis lesson is about different climate zones and how weather is communicated through weather maps.Week 13Lesson 13Earth and MoonThis lesson defines moons, identifies different moons in our solar system, and explores Earth's moon and how it affects Earth.Week 14Lesson 14SeasonsThis lesson is about the 4 seasons on Earth and why we have them.Week 15Lesson 15Moon and its PhasesThis lesson takes a deeper look at the moon, its phases, and the lunar based calendar we know today.Week 16Lesson 16Solar SystemThis lesson wraps up the unit by examining our solar system, the planets, galaxies, stars, and also the tools that we use to explore them.
This class is taught in English.
Students will explore science topics related to Earth Science. Students will make science connections to real-world phenomena, technologies, and events. Students will participate in discussions and activities.
During my 10 years teaching in the public education system, I was in charge of the planning and teaching all the science content for grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. In addition to classroom teaching, my experience includes many Professional Development hours in science, including workshops in the Next Generation Science Standards. I have twice attended the Schools of the Future Conference in Hawaii which included many high level science sessions, and was a registered member of both the Hawaii State Science Teachers Association, and the National Science Teacher's Association.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
While there are no tests / quizzes offered, and no letter grades, I am happy to provide a certificate of completion for homeschool or extra-curricular activity records upon participation in all 16 weeks.
This class supports students of all learning needs through the use of video and visual aids, written text, checks for understanding, and a relaxed learner focused environment.
A weekly guided notes worksheet handout will be sent on Sunday prior to each new week. Printing is optional but encouraged. This worksheet will include fill-in-the-blank questions that correspond with each week's lesson which will record information such as definitions and facts from the lesson. Students will be asked to share their answers for some or all of the questions during the wrap up of each lesson.
Textbooks: ScienceSaurus Student Handbook for grade 4 and grade 6 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Web Sources: National Geographic.org Ted-Ed on YouTube Thoughtco.com Sciencing.com Ducksters.com Amoeba Sisters on YouTube Hayley Loren's Chat Science on YouTube Science ABC on YouTube Biology4Kids.com Science.Nasa.gov Geology.com Britannica.com Sciencedaily.com HowStuffWorks.com Study.com YouTube.com
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(378)
I have been a licensed elementary school teacher since 2012. I taught grades K, 1, 4, 5, and 6 in the public education system in Hawaii. During 2020, when schools moved to distance learning as a safety precaution, I learned that I enjoyed...
Group Class
$24
weekly or $375 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
