What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Join me in this first and second grade science adventure! This is semester three of the full curricula. Students do not have to have prior science knowledge to take this course. It is recommended, but not required, that students take the first and second semester of this curriculum before this course. Semester one is fantastic for introducing students to my classes with the hands-on activity component. Every lesson is interactive and includes a hands-on activity or experiment to help students visualize the lesson. I encourage students to share stories, experiences, and any artifacts that they may have for the weekly topic! I also encourage student-led learning, which leads to curiosity and creativity as we learn about new topics. Each week I will post optional worksheets and extra activities in the classroom for students to complete, if they choose. This is helpful for students who enjoy the topics and would like to continue being a scientist throughout the week! I will be available to answer any questions that students post in the classroom within 24 hours. I also encourage students/parents to post pictures of their work or experiments in the classroom. This is a fun way for students to connect as well! The weekly standards and topics are below: Week #1-Waves and their App. in Technology: Sound vibrations experiment Week #2- Waves and their App. in Technology: Lighting up! experiment Week #3- Waves and their App. in Technology: More light bright science Week #4- From Molecules to Organisms: Defense mechanisms engineering project Week #5- Earth's Systems: Water, water everywhere! Week #6- Earth's Systems: Introduction to landforms Week #7- Engineering Design: Building the strongest house Week #8- Engineering Design: Marble maze This course integrates first and second grade Next Generation Science Standards. My background is in developing science lessons that meet state standards, please feel free to reach out if your state uses different standards and you'd like me to apply them to this curriculum.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Waves and their App. in Technology: Sound vibrations experiment
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Waves and their App. in Technology: Lighting up! experiment
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Waves and their App. in Technology: More light bright science
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
From Molecules to Organisms: Defense mechanisms engineering project
35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Materials will be posted prior to class each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from Green Mountain College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washington College
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am so happy you ventured over to my science learning lab!
My goal is for students to have fun, maybe get messy, and gain a love for science! My teaching style is interactive and hands-on as I try to bring science to life. My classes work well for the kinesthetic learner.
You will find that most of my classes have a hands-on component to complement the learning experience and my presentations are very visual.
I do my very best to keep prices lower than average as I understand how quickly classes add up for parents. Keeping the prices lower also helps parents as there are material lists for experiments and activities. However, almost every class that I have has a coupon! Please reach out if you need assistance.
When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my daughter outside, gardening, raising chicks, and learning new skills. My goal is to combine some of my hobbies while teaching.
I have been teaching environmental science to students in pre-k through 12th grade for over 12 years. I have taught in various settings including outdoors, in classrooms, and online. I currently run my own business developing and delivering science lessons and custom curriculums to students in school settings, early learning centers, scouts, libraries, and more! I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Sociology in 2016 and my M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities in 2019.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$88
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class