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5th Grade Science Q1: Comprehensive (Hands on Activities & Labs) Self Paced

Completed by 6 learners

Ages 9-11

Self-Paced Course

In this class we will learn about the Nature of Science and Space Science and all that exists within our solar system and Universe through engaging lessons and hands on activities! Q2-4 Coming Soon!

Ms. Dawn Huffman, Florida Certified Teacher M.S.Ed

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8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. Homework will be provided but is optional.

Assessment

Grades and a certificate of completion are given upon request.

Grading

included

Class Experience

US Grade 5

This course will not disappoint your learner!! We are going to have a blast learning about science! This course is quarter 1 of 4 quarters that encompass 5th grade science. Learners can take this course to meet their 5th grade science standards and/or use it as a supplement to their current 5th grade comprehensive science curriculum. *COURSES CAN BE TAKEN IN ANY ORDER

There will be one lesson each week and the lessons will include presentations, videos, handouts, doodle notes, hands-on learning activities and labs/experiments! I explain, teach and model all activities each week in the recording. The activities will appeal to all learner styles! Labs are not required but participating in the labs is encouraged and learners will have a blast! It is crucial to foster a love for science in learners so they want to continue developing their science skills for middle school and high school. Science matters and your learner will begin to enjoy science with this course!

Unit 1 Topics: Scientists at Work (Weeks 1-4)
1. What is Science?
2. How Do Scientists Learn About the Natural World? (Definitely some hands on activities and labs!)
3. How Can Scientists Learn from Observation?
4. Performing a Controlled Experiment & Lab

Unit 2: The Solar System and the Universe (Weeks 5-8)
5. What Objects Are Part of the Solar System?
6. How Do We Observe Objects in the Solar System?
7. What are Stars? (Glow Stick Stars Lab)
8. What are Galaxies? (We will be making galaxy cookies!)

Coming Soon:
Q2 The Nature of Matter (States of Matter, Temperature, Mixtures & Solutions, Atomic Theory) and Energy
Q3 Forces & Motion and Weather, Climate & the Water Cycle
Q4 Structure of Living Things, Plant & Animal Adaptations and Changes in Environments

Syllabus

2 Units

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Unit 1: Nature of Science

Lesson 1:

What is Science?

 Learn about science and the phenomenons around us.  We will conduct a cotton candy lab/experiment and see how the air around us affects cotton candy.

Lesson 2:

How Do Scientists Learn?

 Learn about the difference between investigations and experiments.  We will conduct a Pop Rocks candy experiment with soda!  Get ready for some fun and don't forget your safety goggles!

Lesson 3:

How Can Scientists Learn from Observations

 Learners will learn about how scientists grow scientific knowledge by making observations and we will collect observations through a cookie lab.

Lesson 4:

Performing a Controlled Experiment

 Be prepared to get a little sticky as we perform a controlled experiment with gummy worms!

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Nearpod will be used on occasion in class to present content. Google Drive will be used to share handouts for class. Youtube will be used to share videos in class.

Supply List

Supply list will be shared once enrolled.

External Resources

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Meet the teacher

Ms. Dawn Huffman, Florida Certified Teacher M.S.Ed

Joined November, 2017

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

I am a certified teacher and I've been teaching middle school comprehensive science since 2014 and I taught 5th-grade science many years prior to moving to middle school.  I currently help design activities that support the 7th & 8th-grade curriculum for all of the science teachers and serve as a math and science instructional coach to K-5 elementary teachers.  I will be incorporating reading and writing in this science course as well.  I have a master's degree in reading and writing, and I am a firm believer in reading and writing in the content area.