Exploring Science Biology: All About Cells, Cell Division, DNA, and Genetics!
In this 6-week class, students will learn basic biology concepts including simple and complex cells, DNA and cell division. #academic
Adrianne Hays, BA, CCLS
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
Handouts provided each week.Assessment
Informal assessment through weekly Kahoot review games.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will learn these biology topics at an age-appropriate level. My classes are interactive and hands-on! Each week we will build on what we learned the week before. In the last class, students will choose and present about one part of a plant or animal cell to the class. Week 1 - What is a cell? What does prokaryotic and eukaryotic mean? Week 2 - Plant cells - make a Play-doh or clay cell. Week 3 - Animal cells - make a Play-doh or clay cell. Week 4 - What is Mitosis and Meiosis? Gummy worm project. Week 5 - DNA/Simple Genetics - Candy DNA project. Week 6 - Review and Student Cell presentations I will use google slides presentations, short videos, class discussion, hands-on activities and Kahoot games to teach about each topic. I love involving students in class discussions by asking questions. My goal is for students to learn about the basic biology topics covered in this class to build a foundation for future studies. I love seeing students have "lightbulb" moments in class when they understand topics and can explain them to others.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the basic science behind cell biology including plant cells, animal cells, DNA and simple genetics.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction: what is the study of biology?
What is a cell? What does prokaryotic and eukaryotic mean? Biotic vs. abiotic? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Plant cell and its organelles
Plant cells - make a Play-doh or clay cell. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Animal cell and its organelles
Animal cells - make a Play-doh or clay cell. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cell Division
What is Mitosis and Meiosis? Gummy worm project. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use a Kahoot game each week to review. Students can use the kahoot app downloaded to a phone or tablet or just go to kahoot.it in a web browser with a parents help to play the game. Students will always have the option of playing on a team with the teacher instead of signing into the game.
Supply List
Week 1 - Handouts provided, writing utensil Week 2 - Play-doh or clay, handouts provided Week 3 - Play-doh or clay, handout provided Week 4 - Gummy worms (you will need 4), 4 pieces of white paper, marker Week 5 - Candy DNA project. Twizzlers (represent the backbone consisting of sugars and phosphates) toothpicks, Soft Candy like gumdrops (Something that comes in 4 colors but is all the same type of candy to represent the A, T, C, G nucleotides) Week 6 - Review and Student Cell presentations, Handout provided
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Adrianne Hays. I am currently a homeschooling mom of two kids. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. Before teaching on outschool, I spent 5 years teaching math and science to preschool and elementary school students through our homeschool coop. As we moved online, I found that I enjoy teaching virtually. I love to involve students in discussions online and find ways to make digital classes interactive and hands-on. I started teaching on Outschool in 2020 and I absolutely LOVE it! The long term relationships I have built with families and students have been amazing. I have enjoyed coming alongside parents and helping them foster a love of learning in their children!
If your family is interested in one of my classes but is financially not able to pay the price listed because of your current financial situation, please message me!
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from the University of Akron and minors in psychology and family development. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and worked in a hospital setting with children before staying home with my own children. As a child life specialist, I helped children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization and illness through developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures and education. I loved teaching children about anatomy and physiology in the hospital setting in a way that they could understand. I have always loved math and have enjoyed making math fun and encouraging students to see that they can be successful at learning tough math concepts! I also have a passion for child development theory and psychology.
I believe learning should be fun! I have loved watching my own children and those I teach grasp concepts for the first time. I think children learn naturally and I hope to inspire them to want to explore concepts and follow their interests to learn more in the future. I think that developing relationships is an important part of teaching and something as simple as calling a student by name and getting to know their interests can make a huge difference!
I currently live in the Bay Area after living in the Chicago area for 7 years. I love going to museums! I am a museum membership collector! :-) I love running, trying new foods, and exploring new places! As a homeschool mom, I am enjoying relearning history, Chemistry, Algebra and more! I love reading mystery fiction with a good twist at the end.Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $100 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 111 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
