3rd Grade Semester Course | (Part 3 of 4) 9-week Science Semester Course | w/ Report Card

Completed by 25 learners

Ages 6-9

Live Group Class

In this 9-week course, students will learn about Earth Systems. The content is typically covered in a third 9-week course in a conventional 3rd grade science class. Engaged students have been successful on state assessments. Charter School & Homeschool Approved.

Science

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(170 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 9 weeks

4-12 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

18 live meetings

13 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. The students will have homework after each class. They will be asked recall and open-ended questions where they will have to apply what they learned to correctly answer the question. I ask that the students review what was what they learned every day. Optional: I ask that the students dedicate 10-15 minutes of study time each day.

Assessment

The students will be assessed as they engage in discussions and as they interact in a question-answer session at the end of class. The students will periodically be given quizzes and/or formative assessments. This will guide my instruction. I will review what the students need.

Class Experience

US Grade 3

[3rd of four 9-week sessions]
This course takes a modified, thematic approach to 3rd Grade Science. It offers content that is typically taught during the third 9-weeks in a traditional 3rd grade science class. The students will be introduced to the weather, climate and the problem solving portion of the course. They will learn about climate and extreme weather. The students will be able to design solutions to weather-related hazards could include barriers to prevent flooding and wind resistant roofs.

The following topics will be discussed:
Weather Unit
Week 1 - Clouds
Week 2 - Precipitation
Week 3 - Seasons
Week 4 - Weather Tools
Week 5 - Climate
Week 6 - Extreme Weather
Week 7 - Tornadoes & Hurricanes
Week 8 - Ice Storms
Week 9 - Natural Hazards

The students will learn more about the world around them. Students will learn examples of climate in different regions. They will learn how climate predicts weather conditions and climate variations around the world. The students will learn to represent data using tables and graphs to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. These sections will be taught using pictures, video clips, slides, discussions, lecture, and open-ended questions. The students will learn about weather and climate. They will do a lab and collect real-time data about the weather in their city. The students will learn to critically think and develop possible solutions. The students will learn that a variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts.This section will be taught using pictures, video clips, slides, discussions, lecture, and open-ended questions. The students do not need to have any prior knowledge. The fourth 9-weeks course will pick up where this course leaves off.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of the world around them. Engaged students will improve their ability to respond to state assessment questions on 3rd grade science content.

Other Details

Supply List

Science notebook, pencil or pen.

Lab materials will be requested as needed.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Next Generation Science Standards

Meet the teacher

Science

Joined June, 2020

4.9

170reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science

I am a 21-year licensed Instructor. I have been privileged to instruct thousands of students. 96% of my engaged students are successful on state assessments. I hold a Science Degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry. Currently, In addition, I have a Master’s in Instructional Technology pending with a 4.00 GPA. I have taught all science courses from grade Kindergarten to post-graduate courses to include Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, AP Biology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Science, Environmental Science and many others.