2nd Grade Science Fusion with a Certified Teacher
What's included
42 live meetings
17 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours 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
Each unit has a unit review page that parents are welcome to use as a test. If your state promotes keeping a homeschooling portfolio, you may want to consider tearing these pages out to keep with other tests.Grading
Grades are provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner - Advanced Level
Second grade Science is very interesting and fun for students! This ongoing class is similar to my semester class, except this class will meet twice each week, instead of three times per week. You may read class reviews for the semester class here: https://outschool.com/classes/2nd-grade-science-fusion-stem-full-curriculum-part-1-of-4-PobulPFy?usid=rJGDxx4j&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 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, experiments, and other projects. Required supplies: ruler that measures both inches and centimeters, scissors, paper, pencils, colored pencils or crayons, student write-in textbook The ISBN # for the book is 978-0-544-77838-2 (2017). The book is a great price and can be found on Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/agoc6Sr Optional supplies: food coloring, 3 jars, tape measure, balance, thermometer, measuring cup, hand lens 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 2, for use in my online Outschool class. We will cover all of the pages in the book, except the Inquiry Flipchart pages. To learn about the course, watch this -- https://youtu.be/jBxT_DCNXHs This class is appropriate for English levels CEFR: A2, B1.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)42 Lessons
over 21 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 1 - Inquiry Skills (pages 1-15)
- Discuss the Table of Contents.
- Using Inquiry Skills
- *Activity - Draw a map of your backyard.
- Science Tools
After class: For tomorrow, please bring back the measuring objects. Also, your child can show us his/her completed backyard map if they want to add details or color it. We are learning about models and inquiry skills.
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Science Tools & Anders Celsius (pages 16-22)
- If students added more details and colored their backyard maps, they may show the class.
- People in Science: Things to Know about Anders Celsius
Teacher will screenshare from EPIC: Measuring Temperature, by: Beth Bence Reinke, page 12 and/or Measuring Temperature, by: Julia Vogel (page 12 focuses on Daniel Fahrenheit)
- Vocabulary: investigate, hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate
- *Optional Home Activity - Experiment: Does food coloring spread faster in cold or warm water?
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How Do Scientists Think? (pages 25-33)
- Complete Essential Questions (Review and complete these pages 25-31)
- Review Experiment Findings
- *Activity - Number the steps 1 to 4 to tell a way scientists investigate. (pages 32-33) Students without a book may write the order in their notebook.
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Investigation Steps (pages 34-40)
- The teacher will screen-share from Epic for Kids: Why Did My Ice Pop Melt?, by: Susan Korman
- Unit 1 Review for homework (pages 37-40)
25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Several special needs learners have taken my classes and I am adaptable and ready to serve their needs. It's always helpful for parents to make notes on their learner's profile, for example if they have a specific diagnosis or need.
Parental Guidance
Please always keep an eye on your child during class. Please assist them when we use scissors or complete experiments.
Pre-Requisites
English language learners should be at a CEFR level A2, B1, or higher before taking this class. If their level is lower, I would like to suggest my 1st grade class.
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 $378 for 42 classes2x per week, 21 weeks
25 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
6-8 learners per class