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Ecology Primer: Microorganisms to Apex Predators!

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Ages 7-10
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In this 8-part natural science class, learners will discover how nature is connected - from tiny decomposers to fearsome apex predators and everything in between!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(249 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
1-5 learners per class
30 min

What's included

8 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. We will play a quiz game at the end of every session so learners can check their understanding of the class material.
Progress Report
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
In this 8-part class, learners will explore connections in nature by learning about the components of the food chain, what autotrophs and heterotrophs are, how ecosystems work, and how scavengers and decomposers deal with waste. 

We will follow this schedule:

Week 1: Photosynthesis
Week 2: How Seeds Grow and Move
Week 3: Ecosystems
Week 4: Food Chains
Week 5: Apex Predators
Week 6: Scavengers
Week 7: Decomposers
Week 8: Mushroom Fungus

*Some of the lessons in this class are from my collection of one-time classes. Learner who have already taken one of those classes can choose to repeat the lesson or you can pause your subscription for those weeks.

I follow Outschool's policies for refunds (information in the link below). That means I don't give refunds for missed classes. However, if advanced notice is given I can transfer your student to a different section. You can also pause your subscription.

https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4626920-standard-refund-policy-and-refund-eligibility-guidelines

Learning Goals

Understand how nature is interconnected.
Understand that plants are autotrophs and they use photosynthesis to make their own food.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Photosynthesis
 Find out what photosynthesis is and how plants use it to make their own food. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
How Seeds Grow and Move
 Find out about seed parts and how plants move seeds around so new plants can flourish. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Ecosystems
 What is an ecosystem? 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Food Chains
 What are the levels of a food chain and how are they all connected. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2022
5.0
249reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Even though I love teaching ELA virtually at a public school and here on Outschool, I also love science and nature! I've done a lot of research on this topic and feel qualified to share what I've learned with interested students. 

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