3rd Grade Science Fusion: Life Science (2 of 4)
Third Grade Science students will learn about life cycles, food chains, and ecosystems. This class also covers structural, physical, and behavioral adaptations. (CEFR: B1, B2) 🌟Charter Funds Eligible🌟Full Curriculum, Part 2 of 4
Stephanie Jill Boyd - The Joyful Teacher
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5.0
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What's included
12 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to complete homework assignments between class meetings.Assessment
Parents may use the Unit Reviews as a quiz or test.Grading
upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Advanced Level
Third Grade Science Required write-in student edition book of Science Fusion: Science Fusion, Grade 3, 1st Edition ISBN # is 978-0544778399 (2017) We will cover all of the pages in the book, except the Inquiry Flipchart pages. To learn more about this course, click here: https://youtu.be/CddgwKJ-4tA This semester class includes four parts: 🔎 Part 1: The Nature of Science & S.T.E.M. (Units 1 and 2) 🦅 Part 2: Life Science (Units 3 and 4) 🌩️ Part 3: Earth and Space Science (Units 5, 6, 7, and 8) 🛹 Part 4: Physical Science (Units 9 and 10) Part 2 of 4: Unit 3: Plants and Animals Unit 4: Ecosystems and Interactions
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)12 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Unit 3: Plants and Animals - What Are Some Plant Life Cycles? (pages 89-100)
Before class - Read and complete pages 92-97
Show and Tell: any kind of seed
Complete together in class - pages 89-91, 98-100 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What Are Some Animal Life Cycles? (pages 101-113)
Before class - Read and complete pages 102-109
Show and Tell: Students may show, or just tell us about their favorite insect.
Complete together in class - pages 101, 110-112
*Optional at-home activity: Plant a bean seed and graph the growth on page 113. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What Are Structural Adaptations? (pages 115-126)
Before class - Please read and complete pages 116-123
Show and Tell: Show or tell us about an animal and it's adaptation.
Complete together in class - pages 115, 124-126
*Students will need a party blower next week. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Meet the Insect Scientists & Physical Adaptations (pages 127-130)
Before class - Read and complete pages 127-128
Show and Tell: a honeybee or ant book or toy
*Students will need a party blower for class.
Complete together in class - pages 129-130
Learn about frog tongues. 1 minute video:
https://youtu.be/IubFs-PtzhM?si=o2e9x59qbLwP36Vk 25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Required write-in student edition book of Science Fusion: Science Fusion, Grade 3, 1st Edition ISBN # is 978-0544778399 (2017) https://a.co/d/hHHaehz We will cover all of the pages in the book, except the Inquiry Flipchart pages. In addition to the text: party blower spoon, tongs, tweezers, chopsticks, clothespin
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2022
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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
$27
weekly or $108 for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class
