What's included
40 live meetings
60 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be given homework Monday-Thursday for each subject. The homework will not be due until the next lesson of that subject is taught. For example, Monday's math homework will be due Thursday and Langauge Arts homework will be due the following Tuesday. Homework should take no more than 25 minutes each day. Study hall and individual help is offered each Friday.Assessment
Students will be given assessments and projects for each subject and unit.Grading
Report cards are offered at the end of each course.Class Experience
US Grade 6
🌟Enroll at any time🌟 *Enrollment and cost are for one of four parts. Learners who subscribe to part 1 receive a 10% discount towards part 2. Part 2 subscribers receive a 15% discount towards part 3. Learners who have subscribed for three consecutive parts receive a 20% discount towards part 4. This is a full curriculum course that is taught by a certified and licensed educator and will cover the 6th-grade common core standards. This is a great way for your student to meet friends and have a consistent teacher and fellow classmates throughout the year. Seed and Stem offers Pod subscribers additional incentives in return for their multiweek commitment to the course, including: ⭐15% Sibling Discount ⭐Free access to our Outschool groups, where subscribers can chat with one another, share ideas, help with homework, and contribute to an easygoing, educational atmosphere with their peers. ⭐15% discounts towards S&S’s complete class catalog, including 200+ courses taught by certified, experienced instructors. ⭐Gain access to the tiered pod discount program. Learners who subscribe to part 1 receive a 10% discount towards part 2. Part 2 subscribers receive a 15% discount towards part 3. Learners who have subscribed for three consecutive parts receive a 20% discount towards part 4. ⭐Friday sessions allow for small group and individual tutoring sessions. ⭐Homework feedback will be comprehensive and detailed. ⭐Guest speakers from professionals in various fields to provide real-life perspectives to learners. Students will be expected to come to class Monday-Thursday and will have optional and individual help on Fridays. Students will be given homework Monday-Thursday for each subject. The homework will not be due until the next lesson of that subject is taught. For example, Monday's math homework will be due Thursday and Langauge Arts homework will be due the following Tuesday. Homework should take no more than 25 minutes each day. Study hall and individual help is offered each Friday. The weekly schedule will include the following: *Brain breaks will occur each day* Monday: -Homeroom/Executive Functioning: 30 minutes -Math Talk: 15 minutes -Math Lesson: 45 minutes Tuesday: -Language Arts: 30 minutes -Reading: 30 minutes -Writing: 30 minutes Wednesday: -Science: 45 minutes -Social Studies: 45 minutes Thursday: -Math Talk: 15 minutes -Math Lesson: 45 minutes -Elective: 30 minutes Friday: -Teacher Officer Hours for individual help, questions, or study hall. Students will turn in assignments through the Outschool classroom. They will be given grades/feedback for each assignment along with individual and in-depth report cards after each semester.
Learning Goals
Students will master the 6th grade common core math standards.
Students will master the 6 grade common core language arts standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)40 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Homeroom: Introductions Math: Integers
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Language Arts: Introduction to 90 Miles to Havana and Latin American History
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Social Studies: Navigational Technology Science: Natural Resources
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Math: Comparing and Ordering Integers Financial Lit: How Banks Work
90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Books: Part 1: The Lightning Thief Part 2: Short Stories: Flying Lessons and Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh Part 3: Calling All Minds: How To Think and Create Like an Inventor by Temple Grandin PhD Part 4: 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Sources:
-Nearpod Curriculum - https://nearpod.com/social-studies
-National Geographic: Primary sources will be used for social studies to provide multiple perspectives and factual information. Learners will learn about Mesoamerican Civilizations from primary sources of the national geographic collection: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-mesoamerica/
-PBS Kids
-Discovery Education
-Next Generation Science Standards: All science content is based upon and pulled from the Next Generation Science Standards based on the National Framework of K-12 Science Education. All topics are taught from a scientific background with evidence and reasoning.
All content is secular-based. Multiple perspectives of various cultures will be taught as learners learn about the geography and culture of various countries.
Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate
9 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Science from Montana State University
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Florida
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Education from Fordham University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Elizabethtown College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Certified and licensed 6th grade educator.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$125
weekly or $999 for 40 classes5x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
5-15 learners per class