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Discovering Everyday Science!

Welcome to "Discovering Everyday Science," an engaging exploration into everyday topics like weather, fossils, rocks and geology, research, adaptations, cells, genetics, and more!
Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(25)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Topics by Week: 
Week of Feb 12 - 16th - What causes the moon to go through phases? 
Week of Feb 19-23rd - How does static electricity work?
Week of Feb 26-Mar 1st - What is a tree made of?
Week of Mar 4-8th - How are sea shells made? 
Week of Mar 11-15th - What is an island fox? 
Week of Mar 18-22nd - Why are some seas, rivers, and lakes pink? 
Week of Mar 25-29th - How do different objects behave in space? 
Week of Apr 1-5 - What is a white blood cell? 
Week of Apr 8-12 - What are the smallest and largest animals? 
Week of Apr 15-19 - Which animals are the masters of disguise? 
Week of Apr 22-26 - Where do gems and opals come from? 
Week of Apr 29-May 3rd - How and why do spiders make webs? 
Week of May 7-10th - What are fun experiments we can do with gravity? 
Week of May 13-17th - What are solar flares and northern lights? 
Week of May 20-24th - *No Class this Week*
Week of May 27-31st - How does lightning work? 
Week of June 3-7th - Can animals feel emotions? 
Week of  June 10-14th - How do microwaves work? 
Week of June 17-21st - Why do we laugh and do animals laugh too? 
Week of June 24-28th - What are 3 ways to spot bad science? 
Week of July 1-5th - *No Class this Week*
Week  of July 8-12th - What are parasitic wasps? 
Week of July 15-19th - *No Class this Week*
More weekly topics will be coming soon!

Structure of the Class: 
Each week this class will cover a different science and nature-based question. During class, students will work together along with me to discover the answer to the question of the week (see topics above). 

Each live session comes equipped with a set of slides and activity guidelines, readily accessible for students during and post-class. Plus, I've got a slew of pre-recorded videos at the ready to shed light on those trickier concepts and deepen students' background knowledge

My Teaching Style: 
My mission is to ignite a spark of scientific curiosity in my students, fostering lifelong learners who are scientifically savvy. I pour my energy into crafting lessons that aren't just informative, but also a whole lot of fun, ensuring students genuinely relish the learning journey.

I'm a firm believer in connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, encouraging students to view their surroundings through an exploratory lens. 

Prior Knowledge: 
Students will not be required to have any prior knowledge of life science to participate in this course.
Learning Goals
Students will increase their ability to ask scientific questions and make observations of natural phenomenon.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course covers evolution - In this course we will be covering changes in species over time and adaptations. *If you would like your student to skip certain weeks due to concern over the topic of the week, please message me and reach out with any questions. I am happy to help!
Supply List
a pen or pencil
a notebook or lined paper
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2023
5.0
25reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have been a teacher for 6 years and a science specialist (I help other science teachers) for a year and a half. I love teaching students and helping them to discover answers to their scientific questions! Cultivating lifelong learning and curious individuals is my motivation for doing what I do!

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$20

weekly
1x per week
50 min

Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-6 learners per class

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