Foundations of Science - Middle School Science a Semester-Long Class I
Students will learn about some of the fundamental concepts in science, required for many middle school curriculums.
Mrs. Atwood
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4.8
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
average 30 mins per video14 weeks
of teacher support7 hrs 3 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week the students will be provided with a recording to listen to as well as weekly readings on the classroom board. Each student will also be provided with their individual login to Ck-12, which is a site I will be using to provide additional assignments for the students. This class is designed for students to work at a pace that they see to fit their educational needs, while still interacting with the teacher and other students. In both Ck-12 and on the Outschool classroom page, there will be discussions based on the lesson material, that I will reply with feedback and other students will have the opportunity to do so as well. Each quiz in Ck-12 is graded, but the student does have several tries to get the grade they desire. The lesson material will still be available after the class duration if students would like to continue taking notes. A few small projects will be assigned to go along with the lessons to help to expand knowledge on the concepts discussed. This project can be submitted through the Outschool classroom board or through the Ck-12 site, whichever the student prefers. This class is designed to best suit each student individually, therefore, if a student would like more reading materials or discussion between peers, then I can provide that. Families can also use all of the recordings, discussions, the project, and reading materials the way that they see works best for their student(s).Progress Report
The teacher can provide an overall report of the student's participation and grades throughout the duration of the course, if requested by the learner or parent.Certificate of Completion
The teacher can provide a certificate of completion for the course, if requested by the learner or parent.Grading
Assignments that are submitted to the teacher will be provided with a numerical or letter grade. If any additional assessments are needed, the teacher is happy to provide them based on the needs of the family.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Get $10 off this class and all of my semester-long classes with coupon code ATWOOU62BD10 until Dec 31, 2024. Enter the coupon code at checkout to use this coupon for a discount. In this class, we will study the common core standards of middle school science. We will study topics such as the units of measurement & conversions that scientists use daily, types of energy such as sound, light, etc, and geology. Throughout this first semester of middle school science, students will get an introduction into topics such as force and motion that will be further developed upon in high school years. They will also expand their knowledge on topics in the fields of astronomy and earth science, to which they have received an introduction in the previous grades. Most assignments in this course can either be printed or viewed digitally, as chosen by the family. Projects will not be due until the last week of class and can be extended if needed. Students will work with Nearpod, an interactive software program that allows students to participate in discussion boards, answer short quizzes, and watch interactive videos that pertain to course material. Students will also work with CK-12 an interactive learning platform, that allows students to answer practice tests, read articles, and work in interactive textbooks. Some of the assignments will be assigned on this platform. Each student will be provided with their own login information to access their assignments and readings, which the teacher will set up. Homework assignments will be assigned weekly. They will include, articles, CK-12 practice tests and articles, worksheets, and nearpod lessons. The teacher will provide feedback on submitted assignments and will be available to answer any questions the students may have. Each week, a discussion question will be posted to the classroom board for the students to review concepts discussed on the topic that is being covered that week. This class is one of the parts of middle school science. Each part covers different topics and can be taken in any order.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students will develop an understanding of concepts required for many middle school curriculums - scientific & temperature conversions, basic physics concepts - force, motion, acceleration, & energy, astronomy, and earth science.Unit 1 - Units of Measurement & Conversions
Students will learn to understand mass, volume, & distance measurements and learn to convert these units. Additionally, density calculations and temperature conversion formulas (Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin).
Syllabus
4 Units
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksUnit 1: Units of Measurement & Conversions
Lesson 1:
Conversions & The Metric System
In this lesson, students will learn about a variety of measurements and conversions that scientists use including mass, volume, and distance measurements, as well as how to calculate these and convert from one unit to another. Additionally, students will learn about some of the scientific tools used to make these kinds of measurements like the triple beam balance. 30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Density & Temperature Conversions
In this lesson, students will learn about density, how to calculate density, and about heat and temperature conversions. Students will learn formulas for converting between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin and be provided with a variety of examples and explanations to aid with learning these concepts. 31 mins of video lessons
Unit 2: Physics - Force, Motion, Newton's Laws, & Energy
Lesson 3:
Speed, Velocity, & Acceleration
In this lesson, students will learn about speed, velocity, and acceleration. Students will learn how to calculate using formulas explained in the lesson recording. 21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Newton's Laws
In this lesson, students will learn about Newton's three laws of motion - the Law of Inertia, the Law of Acceleration, and the Law of Opposing Forces. By examining these laws, students will develop a better understanding of friction, inertia, and velocity. Students will be provided with numerous examples and explanations of the concepts, so that they may implement them into their homework. 40 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using two third party resources, ck-12 and nearpod in order to complete the lessons. The teacher will provide the login information for both resources. The students will not need to register or share any private information in order to utilize these resources.
Supply List
Homework assignments, interactives, projects, and reading materials will be provided by the teacher. There are no materials required to purchase.
Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My entire life I wanted to explore the ocean and the environment. I have always had a great appreciation for the processes that are not completely understood and the unknowns that have yet to be discovered in the environment. In the beginning of my professional career in research, I worked as a naturalist on a whale watch boat and as a laboratory technician working on environmental clean up projects such as water and land pollution. Then I moved into my dream job of being a research chemist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in marine & geochemistry where I was able to be in the foundation of the research community and learn from many amazing scientists & researchers who devoted their life to exploring the mysteries of the environment as well as protecting the animals and organisms living in it. For me, working as a student mentor with graduate and post graduate students, made this experience one I will always cherish. As a teacher, I want my students to be excited about what they are learning and with my background in research, I will work extra hard to make sure that if there is an aspect of a topic that a student is interested in, I will make every effort to alter my lessons to include those topics.
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