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Fourth Grade Science-Core Curriculum Class for First Semester
Angie Wolf, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(543)
First semester introduction and practice of fourth grade core science content. Next Generation Science Standards will be used to guide class content.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Fourth grade science topics taught in this first semester class include: 1. Energy 2. Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer 3. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes The Next Generation Science Standards (nextgenscience.org) will be used to guide course instruction and ensure learners have the needed skills for second semester and 5th grade. In keeping with the Next Generation Science standards, science and engineering practices along with...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1EnergyMake observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.Week 2Lesson 2EnergyAsk questions and predict outcomes about the changes in energy that occur when objects collide.Week 3Lesson 3EnergyApply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another.Week 4Lesson 4EnergyComplete student presentations of project assigned in week 3.Week 5Lesson 5Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information TransferIdentify the properties of waves.Week 6Lesson 6Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information TransferContinue the study of the properties of waves.Week 7Lesson 7Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information TransferCompare multiple solutions that use patterns to transfer information. (Drums sending coded information through sound waves, using a grid of 1's and 0's representing black and white to send information about a picture, and using Morse code to send text.)Week 8Lesson 8Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information TransferApply scientific ideas to design, test and refine a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength and that waves can cause objects to move.Week 9Lesson 9Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information TransferComplete student presentations assigned in week 10.Week 10Lesson 10From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and ProcessesDescribe the structure and function of plants.Week 11Lesson 11From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and ProcessesCreate a model of a plant to show it's structure and their functions.Week 12Lesson 12Review and CelebrationReview the semester and celebrate a great class.
- The weekly learning goals and topics are listed in the class description.
I hold a science endorsement on my current and valid teaching certificate. I have 31 years public school teaching experience including 4 years as the science specialist teaching students science in grades K-8. I am certified by the Buck Institute in Problem Based Learning (PBL) and STEM. I developed science curriculum for a school system in Georgia and am a Science Ambassador for the state of Georgia. I have received extensive training in the Next Generation Science Standards.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: On-going formative assessment based on learner participation will be conducted. Feedback will be provided to learners and their adults regularly. End of course evaluations and home school assessments will be completed upon request. The teacher is available to answer questions and provide feedback or evaluations as needed throughout the course.
Each week you will be provided with a material list for the following week. Materials may not always be needed.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Learners and parents will be provided with weekly updates for the following week. In weeks that include projects, students may need to use scissors. To ensure learner safety, it is suggested that adult guidance is provided when using scissors.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
543reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello and welcome to my Outschool Classroom. My name is teacher Angie. I hold a Master and Bachelor Degree from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. I am certified to teach by the state of Georgia. My certifications include elementary...
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Group Class
$165
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 101 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
8-12 learners per class
