Forest Exploration: Interactive Unit Study
Join us in this 8-week course as we explore forests through games, activities, and art!
Kristi Given, M.S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(121)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome to Forest Biology: Interactive Unit Study for middle schoolers! Join us each week to learn about a new topic all things forest. Our first class will be an introduction to forests. We'll look at some beautiful pictures, learn some new definitions, look at some authors who love nature, AND test out an activity to understand one of the many reasons trees are so important! We'll look at the benefits of different forests and the second half of the quarter will focus on deciduous forests. Take a look at the other topics below! Most of my classes are taught with hands-on activities for learning. When experimenting, I encourage my students to make observations and test again, if needed, with any changes. Often students are seen adding materials, ingredients, and other elements to their experiments to develop a deeper understanding of the lesson. Week one: Introduction to forests: benefits of trees - wind Week two: Inner parts of trees - make and model Week three: The carbon cycle- game day! Week four: Biodiversity and Biomimicry- project Week five: Benefits of trees- erosion Week six: Forest food web - owl pellet dissection Week seven: Forest floor Week eight: Tree STEM challenge! **PLEASE NOTE** - there is an owl pellet dissection in this class. You can purchase an owl pellet from the link below. https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/owl-pellet-dissection-kit/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keyword=&utm_campaign=MJA%20%7C%20Shopping%20%7C%20Low%20Catch%20All%20%7C%20Bing&utm_adgroup=All%20Products&msclkid=6f86b8b4827d1919f4dfdcb15abc69e1&utm_term=4580359297038430&utm_content=All%20Products
Other Details
Supply List
5-10 1-2 liter empty bottles half filled with water sheet of paper scissors fan or folder/binder to create wind cardstock 34 coffee stirrers 15 drinking straws tape toilet paper roll ruler rubberband scissors pony beads (different colors) string print outs postboard colored pencils or markers 1-2 whole mushrooms from the store (we will want to check the mushroom for gills) dark or light colored construction paper (you will want a color contrasting the mushroom) glass bowl knife hairspray owl pellet (link will be posted) broom
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
121reviews
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
$100
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
