Elementary Science Interactive Notebook: 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade Standards (Pt 1)

This ongoing class takes elementary Science concepts and makes them visual for learners. Each week we will cover a Science topic (see the detailed schedule below) and create a visual for our interactive Science notebook. 

This class requires some prep work. Learners will need a composition notebook, scissors, glue, colored pencils/pens, and access to a printer. A weekly pdf will be provided for learners to cut and have ready for class. 

How is the class structured?
The class will start with introductions and an ice breaker activity. Next, I will introduce the topic of the day and we will complete the visual for the day. Learners will have the opportunity to complete tasks related to the topic. At the end of class, we will play a Nearpod, Blooket, Gimkit, or Kahoot game to reinforce what we learned. Nearpod, Blooket, Gimkit, and Kahoot accounts are not required to access the game.

What skills will be covered?
This class covers a variety of Science topics, not limited to Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. This is an ongoing class and each class stands alone, so learners are welcome to join at any time! 

Weekly Schedule: 
Week of February 10-States of Matter
Week of February 17- Properties of Matter
Week of February 24- Density
Week of March 3- Types of Energy 
Week of March 10- Potential/Kinetic Energy
Week of March 17- Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources
Week of March24- Forces
Week of March 31- Laws of motion
Week of April 7- Forces of Flight
Week of April 14- Simple Machines (No Thursday classes)
Week of April 21- Simple Machines (No Monday classes)
Week of April 28-Earth Layers
Week of May 5- Earthquakes/Plate Movements
Week of May 12-  Landforms
Week of May 19- Waterforms


Summer Science Experiment Session: 
Week of June 9- Kinetic vs Potential Energy: Catapults (Popsicle sticks, rubber bands, small materials to fling) 
Week of June 16- States of Matter: Dancing Raisins (raisins, baking soda, vinegar, water) 
Week of June 23- Weather & Clouds (Clear cup, blue paint, eye dropper, shaving cream) 
Week of June 30- Scientific Process: Cleaning Pennies (pennies, clear cups, dish soap, salt, vinegar) 
Week of July 7- Scientific Process: Bottle Flipping (Empty plastic water bottle & water)
Week of July 14- Density (bowl of water, orange, items that sink or float) 
Week of July 21- Buoyancy:  (two eggs, two cups of water, salt, spoon) 
Week of July 28- No classes
August 4- Solute, Solvent, Solution (4 clear cups of water, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, spoons)
August 11- Light (flashlight, mirror, cup of water)

Fall Semester: 
Week of September 1-Weather & Water Cycle  (No Monday Classes)
Week of September 8- Precipitation 
Week of September 15- Layers of the Atmosphere 
Week of September 22- Severe Weather
Week of September 29- Type of Clouds 
Week of October 6- Revolution vs Rotation
Week of October 13- Producers, Consumers, & Decomposers
Week of October 20- Ecosystems 
Week of October 27- Traits & Behaviors
Week of November 3-Flowering vs Nonflowering Plants 
Week of November 10- Adaptations
Week of November 17-Biomes Part 1
Week of November 24- No classes
Week of December 1- Biomes Part 2
Week of December 8- Biomes Part 3
Week of December 15- Rainforest
Week of December 22 & 29- No classes

What materials are needed? 
Provided weekly pdf
Blank notebook (composition works best) 
Glue
Access to a printer 
Something to write with

Optional materials: 
Colorful Pencils
Stickers
Colored pens, markers, or pencils 

This is an inclusive class, so learners of all abilities are welcome to attend. Please contact me with any accommodations necessary.