MS ESS3-4-Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.

MS ESS3-3-Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.

MS LS2-1-Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. 

MS LS2-3-Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among
living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

MS LS2-4-Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that shows changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations

All teachers are certified middle school science teachers, and have been teaching middle school science both in the public school setting, and  online since 2014. It is very important to me that students enjoy the experience of learning about science and consequently, much effort is put into making lessons interactive, varied, and memorable. My experience allows me to focus on the importance of building relationships with my students and use those relationships to tailor lessons to their interests and abilities. I grow and become a better teacher every time I interact with my students! 

Homework Offered
📍Assignments, projects, and tests are optional based on what the adult in charge of their education requires them to do. 
All outside of class activities will be distributed through the Google Classroom. 

📍Students will provided with 10-12 optional assignments throughout the course. These are small tasks, or extended learning activities that I feel would be more suitable as an individual activity rather than an in-class activity.

📍Students will also receive an optional project assignment in week 3. These projects can be as time/labor-intensive as your student wants to make them, the purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to show their understanding of the topic. I will give them several ideas to choose from, but they also have the option to present a project idea for consideration. 

📍A vocabulary quiz and a unit test are provided for those that would like to test their knowledge in this way. 

A typical schedule for assignments might look like this:
   ⇾ Week 1  - Two assignments 
   ⇾ Week 2 - Two assignments
   ⇾ Week 3 - Project & Vocabulary Quiz
   ⇾ Week 4 - Turn Project In & Unit Test
   ⇾ Week 5  - Two assignments 
   ⇾ Week 6 - Two assignments
   ⇾ Week 7 - Project & Vocabulary Quiz
   ⇾ Week 8 - Turn Project In & Unit Test

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
📒 We grade and/or give feedback on all work completed by the student, and a report card will be available for each student. 

📒 We also informally asses students by using Nearpod during out lessons, and by using their verbal or chat box responses to questions and discussions during the live lesson. 

📒 Adults can access assignments and grades at all times through the link given at the beginning of the course. 
Grades Offered