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.Assessment
Students will be given projects and assessments after each unit.Grading
Report cards are offered at the end of each course.Class Experience
US Grade 8
🌟Enroll at any time🌟 *Enrollment and cost is 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 course will entail every core subject that your eighth grader needs to know! This is a full curriculum that is taught by a certified and licensed educator and will cover the 8th-grade common core standards. 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. This is a great way for your student to meet friends and have a consistent teacher and fellow classmates throughout the year. 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 Office Hours for individual help, questions, or study hall. Students will turn in assignments through Google 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 8th grade Common Core ELA Standards.
Students will master the 8th grade Common Core Math Standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)40 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Homeroom: Introductions/Syllabus Math: Scatter Plots
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
ELA: Building Background: A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls LaNier
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Social Studies: Introduction to World War I Science: Force and Motion
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Math: Scatter Plots Part 2 Art: Principles of Art
90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nearpod will be used for this class. No account will be required.
Gizmos and IXL accounts will be provided for students. Students will login with a class code.
Google classroom will only be used for students to turn in their work during class time.
Supply List
Books: Part 1: Inside Out & Back Again, by Thanhha Lai Part 2: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Part 3: A Mighty Long Way by Carlotta Walls LaNier Part 4: The Omnivore's Dilemma- Michael Pollan
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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 educator with experience teaching at the middle school level.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$125
weekly or $999 for 40 classes5x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
5-13 learners per class