Foundations of Science - Middle School Science Semester 1
Students will learn about some of the fundamental concepts in science, required for many middle school curriculum.
Mrs. Atwood
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What's included
14 live meetings
9 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
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 everyday, 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, which they have received an introduction to in the previous grades. Weeks 1-2: Units of Measurement & Conversions Weeks 3-4: Force & Motion (Physics) Weeks 5-6: Types of Energy Weeks 7-8: Astronomy Weeks 9-10: Paleontology Weeks 11-12: Earth Science Week 13-14: Geology 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 in 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.
Other Details
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$180
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
40 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
5-13 learners per class
