What's included
40 live meetings
30 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be given homework Monday-Friday for each subject. The homework will not be due until the next lesson of that subject is taught. For example, Monday's math homework will be due Thursday and Language Arts homework will be due the following Tuesday.Assessment
Students will be given projects and/or assessments for each unit.Progress Report
Report cards are offered at the end of each course.Class Experience
US Grade 1
Beginner - Advanced Level
🌟Enroll at any time🌟 Taught by certified educators, this is a full curriculum that will cover the 1st-grade common core standards. This is a great way for your student to meet friends and have a consistent teacher and fellow classmates throughout the year. Seed and Stem offer Pod subscribers additional incentives in return for their multiweek commitment to the course, including: ⭐15% Sibling Discount ⭐15% discounts towards S&S’s complete class catalog, including 200+ courses taught by certified, experienced instructors. ⭐Gain access to the tiered pod discount program. Learners who subscribe to part 1 receive a 10% discount towards part 2. Part 2 subscribers receive a 15% discount towards part 3. Learners who have subscribed for three consecutive parts receive a 20% discount towards part 4. ⭐Friday sessions allow for small group and individual tutoring sessions. ⭐Homework feedback will be comprehensive and detailed. Students will be expected to come to class Monday-Thursday and will have optional and individual help on Fridays. Students will be given homework Monday-Thursday for each subject. The homework will not be due until the next lesson of that subject is taught. For example, Monday's math homework will be due Thursday and Langauge Arts homework will be due the following Tuesday. Homework should take no more than 10-15 minutes each day. Study hall and individual help is offered each Friday. Weekly packets will be posted every Friday. These will be used for the following week. It is recommended that these are printed out in order for students to complete the daily classwork. The weekly schedule will include the following with brain breaks integrated throughout each day: Monday: -Morning Meeting: 10 minutes -Reading/Writing 30 minutes Tuesday: -Math Talk-10 minutes -Math Lesson: 30 minutes Wednesday: -Science: 20 minutes -Social Studies: 20 minutes Thursday: -Reading: 20 minutes -Elective: 20 minutes -Electives change with each quarter/semester. Friday: -Teacher Officer Hours for individual help, questions, or study hall. Students will turn in assignments through the Outschool Classroom. They will be given grades/feedback for each assignment along with individual and in-depth report cards after each semester.
Learning Goals
Students will master the 1st grade common core math standards.
Students will master the 1st grade common core language arts standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)40 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Homeroom: Introductions Reading: Intro to the Sun and Space Writing: My Journal
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Math: Compare Numbers
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Science: Ramps Social Studies: Early Civilizations of the Americas: Hunters
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading: Anna Goes on Vacation Financial Lit: Introduction to Financial Literacy
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil/Paper Printer to print out weekly packets Crayons Air Dry Clay
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
-Nearpod Curriculum - https://nearpod.com/social-studies
-National Geographic: Primary sources will be used for social studies to provide multiple perspectives and factual information. Learners will learn about Mesoamerican Civilizations from primary sources of the national geographic collection: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-mesoamerica/
-PBS Kids
-Discovery Education
-Next Generation Science Standards: All science content is based upon and pulled from the Next Generation Science Standards based on the National Framework of K-12 Science Education. All topics are taught from a scientific background with evidence and reasoning.
All content is secular-based. Multiple perspectives of various cultures will be taught as learners learn about the geography and culture of various countries.
Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Science from Montana State University
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Florida
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Education from Fordham University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Elizabethtown College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Certified and Licensed Educator
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Live Group Course
$75
weekly or $599 for 40 classes5x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-7 learners per class