What's included
24 live meetings
36 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Some topics will have optional homework assigned. Mrs. Cristina understands the needs of different families and that some families do not have a need for additional work. Mrs. Cristina will have extra assignments and will provide grading and feedback for those families who are interested.Assessment
Students will be assessed through class projects, experiments and weekly assignments.Class Experience
Learners will greatly enjoy this pod style classroom. We will meet daily for an hour and 30 minutes with the same group of learners each day and cover 5th and 6th grade curriculum. This is a great option for homeschooling families, such as mine! In this semester long course, we will learn about different aspects of ELA, Science, Social Studies, Geography, Writing, and World Language curriculums. We will have a discussion based on the daily topic through a shared screen presentation. Students will be able to work on hands-on projects and have completed work that can be used in a learning portfolio. Unit will end with a Kahoot game and quiz. We will begin class with a homeroom type format of sharing and guided discussions. There will be a break halfway through class for any snacks, stretching, or any brain breaks. A weekly newsletter will be provided with end of week notes and any materials needed for the upcoming week. The following format will be followed for each class. 9:30-11AM EST 9:30 - 9:35 Homeroom 9:35 - 10:15AM Class 10:15 - 10:20 Brain Break 10:20 - 10:55AM Class 10:55 - 11AM Wrap up & Social Time Tuesday: States and World Geography / World Geography and World History - Learners will be provided with a worksheet to use and track information learned each week. We will learn/discuss the following topics: Historical Research and Archaeology Agriculture & The Beginnings of Human Societies Continent and Countries of Africa Early Civilizations New Empires Continent and Countries of Asia Wednesday: Science Class Weeks 1 & 2: Nature of Science Week 3 & 4: Living Things & Experiment Weeks 5 & 6: Cell Biology & Experiment/Assignment Weeks 7 & 8: Genetics Lesson, Research and Assignment Thursday: Spelling and Vocabulary weekly - Writing Prompts every other week. Nearpod will also be utilized every other week for lessons. Introduction to French will be taught the 1st semester and Intro to Spanish in the 2nd semester. Mrs. Cristina will be available for any individual assistance at an agreed time with the parent and student through the classroom, as often as needed. This is an inclusive class in which students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work develop a way for your learner to participate in a way that they are able.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Source material for the curriculum is pulled from different sources and worksheets created by Mrs. V. Some of the sources used the Explore and Learn textbooks, National Geographic website, and Elements of Literature (4th Edition).
Teacher expertise and credentials
Mrs. V is a homeschooling mom with a Bachelors in Human Resource Management and Communications. I have worked with learners from Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Middle School. Language Arts for students in K- College, Elementary School Math, Elementary and Middle School Core Subjects, Spanish, and French. The skills and abilities learned in working with learners of all ages will be integral in helping your student succeed.
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Live Group Class
$415
for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-7 learners per class