1st Quarter Spectacular Science: 7th- 8th Middle School Comprehensive Science
Join me once a week for lively lessons where we will take a deep dive into genetics!
Sparkology Education by Elizabeth Pope
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,078)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 📍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 TestAssessment
📒 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 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.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This "Spectacular Science" course is a fantastic way to meet your student's science curriculum needs by studying 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦! This life science class is part 1 of a 5-part series designed to cover a year of science curriculum for your 7th or 8th grader. Students will meet live once a week and be provided with optional assignments to complete outside of our class time each week. Classes will include several activities designed to capture every type of learner including illustrating, organizing, reading, writing, watching, researching, exploring, and game-day review activities! I'm a firm believer in creating engaging learning experiences for every type of learner, and I know middle school students will look forward to each class. ღ
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➖ Yes, Courses can be taken in any order!
➖ To be added to the waitlist for any sold-out fall sections, choose one of the fall days/times below, then message me through Outschool stating which section waitlist you would like to be added, or simply that the first available works for you.
➖Fall 2022 classes begin the week of August 22, 2022, and run through early December 2022. This includes quarter 1 and 2, if you miss quarter 1 you are welcome to join for quarter 2! This schedule includes one week off during late November (Thanksgiving week) and should the need arise, a make-up day will be added to the end of the course. Any make-up classes will only be used in the event of the teacher canceling another day of class earlier in the term. These may not be used as a student make-up day.
➖I'm always happy to provide feedback offline, but for more personalized feedback or live help with homework enrolled students can have an additional meeting with me beyond our regular class time by using the coupon code (EDUCAOFFICE1) to enroll in any of the office hours that I have listed as a separate class here: https://outschool.com/classes/mrs-popes-office-bfznKby4?usid=QQGGtkE2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
➖All assignments and projects are optional, I understand that everyone has different goals for these courses and provide the assignments as an extension of our learning. Feedback is given on every assignment that is turned in, either by grade or video message.
➖If you have any messages please feel free to send me a message!
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》》》 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝟭 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 《《《
Tue Aug 23 - Oct 11 at 11am Central (Wait list only)
Wed Aug 24 - Oct 12 at 10am Central (Wait list only)
Wed Aug 24 - Oct 12 at 2pm Central (Wait list only)
Thu Aug 25 - Oct 13 at 9am Central (Wait list only)
Thu Aug 25 - Oct 13 at 1pm Central (Wait list only)
Mon Aug 29 - Oct 24 at 10am Central **New Section Due to high demand**
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》》》 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 《《《
📍This specific course will focus on diving deep into genetics.
➖ Objective: Students will be able to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parents to offspring and the resulting genetic variations. Students will also recognize that inherited traits of individuals are determined by the genetic material found in the genes within chromosomes in the nucleus.
⇾ Week 1 - Inherited Traits
⇾ Week 2 - Punnett Squares
⇾ Week 3 - Other Inheritance Patterns
⇾ Week 4 - Review Game Day!
⇾ Week 5 - The Structure of DNA
⇾ Week 6 - Meiosis
⇾ Week 7 - Hybridization & Genetic Engineering
⇾ Week 8 - Review Game Day!
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Q1- Biomes / Abiotic & Biotic Interactions
Q2- Planets / Seasons
Q3- States of Matter / Properties of Water
Q4- Cell Theory / Plant & Animal Cells
Q5 - (4-Week Class) Lunar Cycle
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Q1- Body Systems - Emphasis on Nervous System
Q2- Conduction, Convection, & Radiation / Energy Transformations
Q3- Weather Maps & Air Pressure / Convection Currents
Q4- Plate Tectonics / Volcanoes
Q5- (4-Week Class) Hurricane Formation
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Q1- Structure of Life - Genetics
Q2- Intro to Chemistry
Q3- Ecosystem Interactions - Organism Relationships, Biodiversity, Symbiosis, Natural Selection
Q4- Force and Motion
Q5- (4-Week Class) TBDLearning Goals
NGSS MS-LS1-1
Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells. Emphasis is on developing evidence that living things are made of cells, distinguishing between living and non-living cells, and understanding that living things may be made of one cell or many and varied cells.
NGSS MS-LS3-1
Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins. Assessment does not include specific changes at the molecular level, mechanisms for protein synthesis, or specific types of mutations.
NGSS MS-LS3-2
Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Emphasis is on using models such as Punnett squares, diagrams, and simulations to describe the cause and effect relationship of gene transmission from parent(s) to offspring and resulting genetic variation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
📍Kahoot will be used during weeks 4 & 8 as a review tool. It does not require an account.
📍Nearpod will be used during weeks 1-3 and 5-7 as an interactive presentation tool. It does not require an account.
📍Google Classroom will be used to distribute activities and materials that can be used outside of class. However, all private messages will remain on Outschool. This does require a google email to use as a log in.
Supply List
Learners may need to print a few handouts throughout the course, or have access to view handouts on a separate device during class. (Less than 5 pages per unit.) We typically used Nearpod, Kahoot, and Google Classroom for these courses, but take the time to clearly explain and provide support for each of these!
Language of Instruction
English
Joined January, 2020
4.9
1078reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified middle school science teacher, 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! Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 104 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
5-11 learners per class
