What's included
38 live meetings
15 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Most of the work will be completed in class. I will ask that uncompleted pages be completed with a parent or older sibling's help. Completing all the pages will help the student best understand the material.Assessment
Unit Review pages are available that parents may use as a test or quiz. Please ask me if you need help grading those, and I'll be glad to help!Grading
offered upon requestClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
The class will include a mixture of S.T.E.M., Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. We will even learn about people and careers in science! This class will provide hands-on activities, such as drawing, painting, and other projects. https://youtu.be/1K2bucNP90A First grade Science is very interesting and fun for students! This ongoing class is similar to my former semester class, except this class will meet twice each week, instead of three times per week. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You may read class reviews from my former semester class here: https://outschool.com/classes/1st-grade-science-fusion-stem-full-curriculum-part-1-of-4-OsV2GO1y?usid=rJGDxx4j&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link New to Outschool❓ 👉👉Use the code STEPHJ2020 to get 💲20 to spend towards your first class❗️ This class is appropriate for English levels CEFR: A1, A2. There is a write-in student edition book of Science Fusion, that you may purchase for your child. I have acquired permission from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to use Science Fusion, Grade 1, for use in my online Outschool class. The ISBN # is 978-0-544-77837-5 (2017). The book is a great price on Amazon! We will cover all of the pages in the book, except the Inquiry Flipchart pages. https://www.amazon.com/ScienceFusion-Student-Interactive-Worktext-Grade/dp/0544778375
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)38 Lessons
over 19 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1: Our Five Senses (pages 1-16)
- Discuss the Table of Contents.
- Learning with our senses
- *Activity - Tasting: sweet, sour, salty (Students will be supplied with a handout to print. Please bring something sweet, sour, and salty to class.)
- Science tools we can use for measuring: ruler, tape measure, balance, measuring cup, thermometer (Please bring any of these that you have at home.)
Homework: *Please complete pages 12 & 13.
I Have 5 Senses Song
https://youtu.be/eVXzfu5eHqU
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Inquiry Skills (pages 17-28)
- What is a hypothesis?
- Sequencing: Life Cycles
- *Activity - Life Cycle of a Butterfly & Life Cycle of a Frog (Students will be supplied handouts to print.)
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Investigation Practice (pages 29-44)
- Make a hypothesis and plan about colors.
- *Activity - Mix paint colors. (Students will be supplied a handout to print. Parents, please supervise your children while they are painting.)
- Learn about Mary Anderson: inventor of windshield wiper
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Unit 2: Technology All Around Us (pages 45-60)
- How Do Engineers Work?
- Five Step Design Process to solve problems
- Worksheet - Engineers and other jobs (Students will be supplied a handout to print.)
- *Activity - Share an invention in your house that helps you do something. (toothbrush, hairbrush, pencil)
25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Parents are welcome to sit alongside their learner and help, as long as the parent is not seen on screen.
Parental Guidance
Please always keep an eye on your child during class. Please assist them when we use scissors or complete experiments.
Supply List
There is a write-in student edition book of Science Fusion, that you may purchase for your child. I have acquired permission from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to use Science Fusion, Grade 1, for use in my online Outschool class. The ISBN # is 978-0-544-77837-5 (2017). The book is a great price on Amazon! We will cover all of the pages in the book, except the Inquiry Flipchart pages. https://www.amazon.com/ScienceFusion-Student-Interactive-Worktext-Grade/dp/0544778375
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Luther Rice College and Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Toccoa Falls College
I am a certified Elementary teacher. My bachelors is in Early Childhood Education.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $342 for 38 classes2x per week, 19 weeks
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
6-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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