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4th and 5th Grade Science: Experiments in Earth, Physical, & Space Science

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Ages 9-11
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Dive into science magic! Hands-on 4th & 5th grade curriculum exploring earth, physical, and space science. Interactive experiments that transform learning into an exciting journey of discovery and real-world connections.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 13 weeks
4-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

13 live meetings
9 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. 3-6 throughout the class
Progress Report
Available upon request

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 5
Beginner Level
Have a curious student who loves science? Or maybe one who just isn’t interested yet? Our 5th grade science class is perfect for any and all learners. This course was designed to bring the excitement of science to life through interactive lessons and hands-on activities. My own experience as a teacher showed me that when students connect with the subject matter, their enthusiasm and understanding blossom. This semester-long course will help students build confidence and discover the joy of hands-on science learning!

🔥 SNAPSHOT OF STUDENT OUTCOMES:
✅Increase Critical Thinking Skills: By asking thoughtful questions and engaging in discussions, students will improve their analytical and problem-solving abilities.

✅Foster a Sense of Curiosity: Through captivating lessons and hands-on activities, students will develop a genuine interest in science and the natural world.

✅Build Confidence in Science: Interactive experiments and engaging lessons will help students gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and skills.

✅Discover Various Fields of Science: Students will explore physical, space, earth, life, and environmental science through fun and interactive activities.

✅Prepare for Future Learning: By understanding different fields of science, students will be better equipped to conduct research and explore various science careers.

Each engaging lesson will encourage learner curiosity as they learn the basics of each of the science subjects. This course will cover physical, space, earth, life, and environmental science. Each lesson will feature an interactive activity or hands-on experiment that brings science alive! Be prepared for students to be talking about their experiments, activities, and questions all day long!

This course is perfect for young scientists, as well as those that might just be starting their own science journey. This semester-long course will help students build confidence and discover the joy of hands-on science learning! This course encourages curiosity and students will be eager for more knowledge!

Snapshot of Daily Activities:
🧪Daily Question: Just like real-life scientists, we start each day with a question to engage learners and encourage their own questions.

🧪Interactive Activities: Each lesson will feature an instructor-led experiment or activity. Expect students to get messy while they work on some of these experiments!

🧪Discussion and Results: We will then discuss our results and break down the topic, learning about the core knowledge behind each experiment.

🧪Wrap-Up: Each lesson ends with a discussion and presentation over the material to ensure each learner has mastered the essential concepts.

Learning Goals

Learners will boost their critical thinking skills by learning to ask smart questions and think deeply about science
Learners will spark their curiosity through fun activities and experiments, becoming more interested in exploring the world around them.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
13 Lessons
over 13 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Intro to Science
 Learn how scientists actually do science. Students will start off the scientific process with their own questions. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Matter
 Investigate the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) and their properties. Students will conduct experiments to observe physical changes. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Forces and Motion
 Explore the basics of forces, including gravity, friction, and magnetism. Students will design a maze using magnetic forces to control a paperclip through their maze. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Simple Machines
 Learn about the six types of simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw) and how they make work easier. Students will analyze a Rube Goldberg Machine and correct any mistakes in it. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Week 1: Any interesting object (favorite stuffy, figurine, toy)
Week 2: cornstarch, water, measuring cup, and medium bowl
Week 3: strong magnet (can get a neodymium at hardware or hobby store), small weak magnetic item (paper clip), and thin piece cardboard (like a paper plate)
Week 4: None - online activity
Week 5: Balloon
Week 6: small scrap of newspaper (non-glossy), old cake pan or shallow baking dish, magnifying glass, glass of water
Week 7: string/yarn (10 meters long), beads of different colors or print out the Scale model, scissors, tape measure/ruler
Week8: None
Week 9: small ball (baseball is fine) and lamp/flashlight
Week 10: Flashlight, thick dark paper, scissors, and something to punch holes in paper (like a pen)
Week 11: copy paper and pencil
Week 12: Plastic resealable bag, water, blue food dye (optional), permanent marker, and tape
Week 13: Clear container (shoebox size or bigger), red food coloring ice cube made with blue food dye
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Alaska Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Becky Padgett
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Karen Lemons
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Makenna Spry
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Makenna Spry
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Brian Smyth
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Kendra Mancuso
Mrs. Mortimore has a degree in Biology, a teaching certificate, and a master's in curriculum and instruction. She has taught middle school for over seven years. She has also taught life science, biology, and conservation biology at two different zoo education departments.

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