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7th Grade Science Inquiry Lessons
Class Experience
US Grade 7
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
7th Grade Science Class Outline This is a yearlong course that students can log in for the weeks that interest them. I teach with a presentation and align hands-on activities to the standards. I also stop periodically to check for student understanding. We use the whiteboard, chat box, and sometimes breakout rooms. I will cover all the National Science Standards required for grade 7 science. Here is the schedule: Each week is a stand-alone subject within the standards of...
- Students will learn the Grade 7 National Science Standards Matter: MS-PS1-3 Matter and its Interactions MS-PS1-4 Matter and its Interactions MS-PS1-5 Matter and its Interactions MS-PS1-6 Matter and its Interactions Forces: MS-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions MS-PS2-3 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions MS-PS2-4 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Energy: MS-PS3-3 Energy MS-PS3-4 Energy Earth and Human Activity: MS-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity MS-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity MS-ESS3-3 Earth and Human Activity MS-ESS3-4 Earth and Human Activity Engineering Design: MS-ETS1-1 Engineering Design MS-ETS1-2 Engineering Design MS-ETS1-3 Engineering Design MS-ETS1-4 Engineering Design Earth's Place in the Universe: MS-ESS1-4 Earth's Place in the Universe MS-ESS2-2 Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-3 Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-4 Earth's Systems MS-ESS2-5 Earth's Systems MS-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity From Molecules to Organisms: MS-LS1-2 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes MS-LS1-3 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes MS-LS1-7 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes MS-LS1-8 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits MS-LS3-1 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits MS-LS4-1 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity MS-LS4-2 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity MS-LS4-3 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity MS-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity MS-LS4-5 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
This course is meant for 7th graders and the sensitive topics will be treated with respect to scientific theory. Parents will also be given a heads-up on sensitive topics (usually by means of an email ahead of time). Mrs. Barenborg has taught middle school science for many years and treats sensitive subjects very carefully and sticks to the standards without adding any personal bias. Mrs. Barenborg has a degree in education, a concentration in middle school sciences and a masters degree in educational leadership. She has been in education for 42 years, as a teacher, science supervisor, administrator and School Board member. She created the first science lab in her district, the first STEAM program and is a co-author of eight STEAM Design Challenge Books for teachers and her books are sold internationally.
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: An optional benchmark test will be offered for students to take at the end of both semesters. I do provide follow up activities and post the answers the following week so parents can opt to have their students do the assignments for not.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: I offer a grade for the tests, if parents want/need grades or evaluations for homeschooling needs, they need to direct message me early enough to provide me the time to get it done as I have several students. I evaluate by taking test scores, participation in class, attendance and doing the follow up activities into account.
I encourage parents that have children with special needs to reach out with a direct message so that I can provide some accommodations for their child.
6th grade science
I will send out a supply list before and during the first week of class and periodically throughout the class. The list generally includes common or low-cost items.
There are two units at the end of the Spring Semester that has sensitive subjects: From Molecules to Organisms and Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits (Genetics) and Unity and Biodiversity (fossil evidence for theories). Both of these topics can be controversial and I cover them as THEORIES as the standards are stated.
ScienceSaurus A Student Handbook by Great Source (Green Cover) for grades 6-8. I have the 2002 Copyright version and purchased mine on Thriftbooks for a fraction of the price of a new book. It is not required, but is a great resource and I refer to it in class frequently. Here is a link for the Thriftbooks site: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/great-source-sciencesaurus_great-source-education-group-staff/293271/#edition=3376284&idiq=6272615 A notebook is HIGHLY suggested and I keep one as well and send out my pages of notes after class. I suggest that students copy and read the pages into their notebooks. I use a composition notebook and show students how to set it up the first day of class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University
I teach S.T.E.A.M. classes (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) to students in elementary and middle school. I can also teach pedagogy for parents as teachers so that they can learn more engaging ways to connect with their kids. I...
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Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 102 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
5-15 learners per class