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Earth Systems Science - 8th Grade: Climate Unit
Kristin Olsen
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(39)
In this 5-week, standards-based course, we cover the Climate portion of Earth Science typically taught at the 8th grade level. Interactive lectures, in-class experiments, hands-on laboratories. Weekly Homework and a Project.
Class experience
US Grade 8
This course covers the CLIMATE unit, which is typically taught to eight graders under Earth Systems Science. This course meets National Science Education Standard MS-ESS2-6, and a portion of the Colorado Department of Education 8th Grade Science Standard 3. Please consider my "Weather" unit and my "Solar System" unit to complete study for Standard 3, alternatively, take all three courses combined in my "Earth Systems Science for 8th Grade" course. CONTENT We will explore Earth's various...
This class is taught in English.
The learner will explain contrasting climates. The learner will explain why climates vary from location to location. The learner will evaluate evidence for or against human influence on climate. Meets NSES MS-ESS2-6.
I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelors of Science in Earth Science from Western Oregon University. I was previously licensed by the State of Oregon to teach health and science in middle and high school. I have homeschooled my own children for nearly 12 years, and have been teaching online for the past 3 years.
Homework Offered
Assignments should be completed individually. Expect the learner to spend 1-2hrs each week on outside class work. Final Presentation - Learners should prepare to present their project to the class during the last class meeting.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will self-correct homework. A scoring rubric will be available for the final presentation. Optional Certificate of Completion - Please let the teacher know you would like a Completion Certificate at the start of the course. The learner should turn in all assignments under the Teacher Tab after we correct them in class.Grades Offered
Lecture note taking guide should be printed prior to class. Learners should keep this in their Science Journal to refer back to. Learners should have general school supplies available. Labs utilize supplies around the home - improvise as necessary.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
****Please note, class must meet minimum enrollment to run. Class will be canceled the day prior if minimum enrollment is not met. Enrollment numbers determines class length as all learners will be given the opportunity to speak and interact, fewer learners means we need less time. This adjustment will be made after the first week if necessary. ****Outschool advises parental consent to use some of the educational resources I've selected to further learning. No account is needed. I will share videos and parts of videos from YouTube with the class. Please review the YouTube prior to enrollment.
Colorado Department of Education State Science Standards are used as a guide for this course. Material from various middle school texts, as well as YouTube videos and websites combine to complete this course.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(39)
Hello! My name is Kristin. I was a licensed Teacher in Oregon prior to having children (ages 8-12) and focusing on their education. I earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from Western Oregon University in Middle and Secondary Education...
Group Class
$90
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
