What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students may be required to complete 30-60 minutes of assignments, reading, activities, etc. per week depending on the flow of the class.Grading
Students may be required to complete 30-60 minutes of assignments, reading, activities, etc. per week depending on the flow of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
*Students DO NOT need to take quarter classes in order* Structure of the Class: In my dynamic classroom, students dive into a myriad of learning experiences, from live debates and hands-on projects to intriguing educational escape rooms and enlightening lab sessions. But it doesn't stop there - we also incorporate games and direct instruction to ensure a well-rounded education. Each live session comes equipped with a set of slides and activity guidelines, readily accessible for students during and post-class. Plus, I've got a slew of videos and resources at the ready to shed light on those trickier concepts and deepen your background knowledge. Student Requirements: Students will be required to keep their cameras turned on during class. This allows me to better interact with students and helps them to interact with their peers. My Teaching Style: My mission is to ignite a spark of scientific curiosity in my students, fostering lifelong learners who are scientifically savvy. I pour my energy into crafting lessons that aren't just informative, but also a whole lot of fun, ensuring students genuinely relish the learning journey. I'm a firm believer in connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, encouraging students to view their surroundings through an exploratory lens. Prior Knowledge: Students will not be required to have any prior knowledge of life science to participate in this course. *Students DO NOT need to take quarter classes in order*
Learning Goals
Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)2 Units
18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksUnit 1: Molecular Processes
Lesson 1:
Why do we need water in so many reactions?
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
How can we grow food in space?
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Which location(s) in the solar system has elements we need?
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Why can we recycle some of the substances we need and not others?
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
1 pencil with an eraser 1 notebook, lined 1 pack of colored pencils, colored pens, markers, or crayons Access to a Gmail account (many of our assignments are in Google Docs and Slides)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will be referencing the OpenSciEd as well as the Utah Science Curriculum Consortium's SEEd Storylines and Jordan School District's (Utah) open-source curriculum. All are created by certified expert teachers and curriculum designers.
If you would like more information please see
https://www.openscied.org/
https://www.seedstorylines.org/
https://middlescience.jordandistrict.org/7th-8th-grade-exemplary-units/
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have a BS in Biological Education and a MS in Earth Science and I have taught integrated science at the middle school level as well as high school Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Zoology.
During the last two years, I have worked as a Science Specialist for a large school district in Utah, supporting teachers and administration in science education.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$33
weekly or $297 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class