FLEX: Nature in Autumn: Science Discovery Unit Study - Flexible Schedule
In this eight-week, flexible schedule course, students will complete an autumn-themed unit study through crafts, STEM activities, scavenger hunts, & more!
Rhea Davis
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(100)
What's included
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this eight week flexible schedule course, learners will explore autumn - through hands-on activities, group collaboration, nature scavenger hunts, and more. Materials will be posted on Monday each week and students are free to work through the material at their own pace. We will utilize the main OutSchool classroom page to facilitate discussions and expand on our learning. Learners are encouraged to share their findings, participate in discussion, and share pictures of projects here. Video lessons utilize EdPuzzle to allow for learner interaction throughout the lesson. Below are the descriptions of the themes/topics covered in each week. By the end of the course, your learner will have a complete autumn nature study notebook with a section for each topic. Each week includes a coloring sheet (to use as cover page for each section in final notebook), a video lesson with printable activity sheet to follow along/interact with the lesson, STEAM activity printable instructions and video, craft project printable PDF instructions with printable materials (when applicable), and printable nature scavenger hunt challenges related to the theme each week. * Supplies are listed below. In the classroom, a printable PDF is posted with a master supply list. * Throughout each week students have an opportunity to develop their problem solving, early literacy, math, and fine motor skills. Let’s explore Autumn together! 🙂 Week 1: The Changing Seasons 🍂 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🍂 Video Lesson: Seasonal Changes in Autumn & the Autumnal Equinox 🍂 STEAM: Shadow Time Lapse 🍂 Craft: Fall Tree Lantern 🍂 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 2: Autumn Leaves 🍁 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🍁 Video Lesson: How and why do trees change with the seasons? 🍁 STEAM: Why do leaves change color? Experiment 🍁 Craft: Fall Leaf Bowl 🍁 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 3: All About Apples 🍎 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🍎 Video Lesson: How do apples grow? 🍎 STEAM: Balance & Build: Apple Tree STEAM design 🍎 Craft: Paper Plate Apple Core 🍎 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 4: Woodland Ecosystem 🦌Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🦌 Video Lesson: The Forest in Autumn 🦌 STEAM: Build a Bear Den 🦌 Craft: Fox Paper Craft 🦌 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 5: Pumpkins 🎃 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🎃 Video Lesson: Life Cycle & Parts of a Pumpkin 🎃 STEAM: Pumpkin Dissection 🎃 Craft: 3D Paper Pumpkin 🎃 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 6: Owls 🦉Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🦉 Video Lesson: Hoot! Hoot! All About Owls 🦉 STEAM: Owl Food Chain Nesting Stack 🦉 Craft: Flying Owl 🦉 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 7: Mushrooms 🍄 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🍄 Video Lesson: Fabulous Fungi - What makes mushrooms so unique? 🍄 STEAM: Spore Printing 🍄 Craft: 3D Mushroom 🍄 Nature Scavenger Hunt Week 8: Squirrels 🐿 Coloring Sheet Cover Page 🐿 Video Lesson: All about Squirrels 🐿 STEAM: Nut Caching 🐿 Craft: Paper Bag Squirrel 🐿 Nature Scavenger Hunt
Learning Goals
Students will discover the science of autumn and complete weekly autumn-themed activities to explore the topics and demonstrate understanding.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is advised to ensure safe use of scissors - required throughout the course - as well as the use of a knife which will require parental assistance.
Students will access pre-recorded videos through the EdPuzzle platform, an Outschool approved, third-party website.
Supply List
Week 1: Craft - Glass Jar White liquid glue Brown Construction Paper Orange and Yellow Tissue Paper STEM - White Cardstock Pencil Small Toy of Choice Week 2: Craft - Red, Yellow, Brown Tissue Paper (or thin artificial leaves) Liquid School Glue Foam Paint Brush Balloon STEM - Glass Jars Isopropyl Alcohol Collected leaves (green and fallen) Coffee Filters Tape Week 3: Craft - Paper Plate Glue Scissors Construction Paper STEM - Popsicle sticks Toilette Tissue Roll Red PomPoms Week 4: Craft - Glue White Cardstock Orange Cardstock or Construction Paper Black Marker Scissors Glue STEM - Popsicle Sitcks Cotton Balls Recycled materials (bottle caps, cardboard, string, etc..) Small bear toy (or other toy to represent the bear) Week 5: Craft - Scissors Orange Cardstock or Construction Paper Glue Green Construction Paper or Cardstock STEM - Pumpkin Knife ***with adult assistance Paper Towels Week 6: Craft - Paper Plate Navy or Dark Blue Craft Paint White or Yellow Craft Paint Popsicle Stick Cardstock Scissors Glue STEM - Tape Crayons or Markers Week 7: Craft - Glue Scissors Crayons or Markers STEM - White construction Paper Top of 1 Mushroom Week 8: Craft - Paper Bag Glue Scissors Light & Dark Brown Cardstock Googly Eyes Markers/Crayons STEM - Acorns
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined May, 2019
4.8
100reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Towson University
Hi! My name is Rhea and I'm so happy you're here. 🙂
In 2017, I graduated with honors from Towson University - earning my Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education. After graduation, I began my career in special education and went on to become an Intervention Coordinator. This gave me the opportunity to apply my extensive experience identifying and utilizing individual interventions on a school-wide level.
I am now the proud owner of an educational advocacy and consulting agency, through which I work to bridge the gap between educators and families. Coupled with my work on Outschool, I am able to provide a cohesive experience for families - providing both students and parents with the resources they need to thrive. If you'd like to learn more about services for parents, you can visit www.myeducationworks.org to learn more.
My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the potential in students - sometimes long before they see it in themselves. I firmly believe in an approach to education that is individualized, empathetic, encouraging, and always student-centered.
In every class, students are encouraged to use their inquisitive nature and their creativity to help them learn through self-discovery - creating a much deeper and impactful learning experience. I believe in student-led learning and creating experiences for students rather than talking "at them."
When I'm not teaching, I can often be found exploring nature with my own two little boys, spending time with my pets, or snuggled up with a good book.
Thank you so much for stopping by my profile and exploring the course offerings. I am so honored that you have considered me as your child's teacher. I look forward to meeting your learner!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 5 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
