Science & Nature
5th Grade Super Science: A Semester of Science Inquiry and Discovery, Part 1
This 12 week course follows the pacing of the first semester of 4th and 5th grade science; covers science processes and procedures, force and motion, properties of matter, forms of energy, electric circuits, weather, and climate. #academic
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction
135 total reviews for this teacher
Completed by 11 learners
9-11
year olds
1-6
learners per class
$230
Charged upfront
$10 per class
Meets 2x per week
Over 12 weeks
55 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
This 12 week course will cover5th first semester of 4th and 5th grade science content in an engaging and interactive style. Students will be encouraged to question, explore, analyze, and make conclusions about science content through the best practices supported by National Science Teacher's Association guidelines. All lessons will be based on the 5E model of inquiry science, which allows students to make their own discoveries, supported by the teacher and will include appropriate academic...
Students will learn scientific process and procedures through the content typically taught in the first semester of 4th and 5th grade. Strands include Nature of Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science.
I taught 5th grade science in the largest public school system in my state for 17 years. During that time I attended intense science training programs led by Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and i3Laser through the Smithsonian Institution/Department of Education. I was honored as Teacher of the Year on my campus and a finalist for the District Teacher of the Year. After 17 years, I moved from the classroom to become a STEM instructional coach, supporting teachers across the district in the STEM content areas, and finally as a math and science instructional coach, leading professional development and supporting teachers and students at low performing campuses. I retired from the school district in 2021, and now I am blesses to focus on instilling the love of science in students without the requirements of state and district assessments. In my classes, students will learn and love science; they will not learn science tests!
Some weeks will have short assignments for students to complete individually, typically requiring no more than 30 minutes. There will be a final semester project based on student choice from a product menu to summarize learning in the course.
Students will keep an interactive science notebook throughout the course, using a standard composition book. They will also need general art supplies (colored pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, glue, ruler, etc.). Specific supplies for inquiry lessons will be posted on the class page at least 2 weeks prior to the lesson. Most will be easily available around the house. A complete supply list may be downloaded at this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18frXNOzWM_sKPp4Vub2TUbAmgAAmivnw/view?usp=sharing
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Formative assessment will be embedded throughout the course through a variety of games and activities. Parents will be provided with a written report at the end of the course.
1 hour 50 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
Some YouTube videos will be included, all of which are pre-screened for content and appropriate instructional level, and some created by the teacher. Lessons will be presented through the interactive Nearpod platform and will sometimes include Google applications, (docs and slides). Students will upload their assignments to the class page or to a designated Google Drive folder, open only to the teacher and enrolled students. Some Kahoot games will be used for assessment and engagement.
This class will follow best practices guidlines as set forth by the National Science Teacher's Association and Next Generation Science Standards.
Teacher
Susan Laforet, M.Ed Curriculum and InstructionSuper Science and Math
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Lives in the
United States135 total reviews
180 completed classes
About Me
I have been sharing my love of science and math with elementary students in public schools for over 26 years. I served most of that time in the classroom and then moved into Instructional Coaching to help other teachers improve their practice in...
