Exploring Life Science: Year-Long Middle School Journey Part 1
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 1-2 per weekProgress 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
๐ฆ 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! ๐ฌMiddle 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! ๐ฉโ๐ฌScience 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: โ Mastery of the 8 main units of life science (cells to ecosystems) -Use interactive models to make science relevant and easy to remember โ Build critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills -Learn how to ask scientific questions and conduct experiments โ 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.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards2 Units
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksUnit 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 itโs 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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Mrs. Mortimore has a degree in Biology, a teaching certificate, and a master's in curriculum and instruction. She has taught middle school for over seven years. She has also taught life science, biology, and conservation biology at two different zoo education departments.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
weekly or $210 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-12 learners per class