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Exploring Life Science: Year-Long Middle School Journey Part 1

Explore cells to ecosystems in part 1 of this year-long middle school life science course! Students will engage with science phenomena, ask and answer questions, and use interactive models for hands-on, memorable learning.
Lemons-Aid Learning
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What's included

10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week
Progress Report
Parents will receive a progress report half way through class and again at the end of class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
๐Ÿฆ In just one year, you will be transformed into a budding biologist! This course will help you master the wonders of life from cells to ecosystems!

๐Ÿ”ฌMiddle school science is divided into three subjects: physical, earth, and life science. This course covers everything you need to know about middle school life science in an engaging, fun, and memorable way!

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌScience begins with a question, and that is what every lesson will start with. We will work on answering that lesson question throughout the day, and you will become an expert at answering it! Students will use interactive models and real-world examples to make science come alive and be relevant to their everyday lives.

Student Outcomes:
โœ…Mastery of the 8 main units of life science (cells to ecosystems)
-Use interactive models to make science relevant and easy to remember

โœ…Build critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
-Learn how to ask scientific questions and conduct experiments

โœ…Gain communication skills
-Participate in group discussion with other learners and the instructor
Learning Goals
Students will describe the structure and function of cells.
Students will understand the principles of heredity and explore the function of DNA and the role of genes in determining traits.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
2 Units
10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Unit 1: Unit 1: Introduction to Life Science
Lesson 1:
Scientific Method
 Learn the steps of the scientific method and how scientists use it to investigate questions and solve problems. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Intro to Life Science
 Discover the basics of life science and why itโ€™s important to study living organisms and their environments. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Cell Theory
 Explore the fundamental principles of cell theory and understand why cells are the building blocks of life. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Organelles
 Dive into the various organelles within a cell and their specific functions that keep the cell alive and functioning. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
The class will use CK-12's Life Science for Middle School textbook. It is a free online textbook.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Kimberly Parinisi
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Karen Lemons
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Brian Smyth
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Kendra Mancuso
Mrs. Mortimore has taught middle school for over seven years. She has also taught life science, biology, and conservation biology at two different zoo education departments.

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$42

weekly or $210 for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-12 learners per class

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