What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
The two science experiments will require the kids writing their observations and completing a lab report. The lab reports will be uploaded to the classroom so that it can be printed for class. Also, the kids will be creating a biome project after meeting 7 outside of class. They will share their projects with the class in meeting 8.Grading
A certificate of completion will be uploaded to the classroom after the last day of class.Class Experience
US Grade 5
The interaction of living things is all around us! We see it everyday whenever we see animals and plants in different settings. We are also a part of this interaction. In this four week class, we will meet two times a week to learn about ecosystems, plants and their needs for survival, predators and prey, and the temperate deciduous forest biome. Since I have been a citizen scientist with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the kids will learn about different plants and animals in the park, as well as the temperate deciduous forest biome because this national park is located in this biome. I think learning about different science concepts is a great way to get kids interested in science because science plays a big part in our world. I use visual graphics such as slideshows and videos in class so that the kids can see the concepts we are discussing. I also encourage questions and sharing any knowledge that the kids may have about the science concepts because that's how we learn. We will be doing activities so that the kids can learn about the science concepts in different ways. The kids will also be making an interactive notebook so they will need either a 3 ring binder with notebook paper, a two pocket folder with prongs, or a one-subject spiral bound notebook. I will upload the PDFs of the interactive notebook pages to the classroom so that they can be printed for class. We will do two science labs: one that tests how soil affects plant growth and one that shows how decomposers work. On the days that we do science labs, the kids will follow along with me as we do the activity. The supplies are listed in a PDF that I will post in the classroom. If you have any questions about the class or the supplies, please send me a message.
Learning Goals
5-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
5-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Plants
Plant Survival-- We will learn about the needs of plants for survival.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Soil Lab
Soil and Plant Survival-- We will set up an experiment to see how soil affects plant growth.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Interactions of Living Things
We learn how living things interact.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Predators and Prey
We learn about predators and prey specifically foxes and rabbits in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using potting soil, soil from your yard (or from someone's yard you know), active dry yeast,bananas, scissors, glue sticks or tape,
Supply List
A pdf of the complete supply list will be in the classroom. General Supplies: notebook paper white printer paper (8 ½ x 11 inches) two pocket folder with prongs, 3 ring binder with looseleaf notebook paper, or a one-subject spiral notebook pencils with erasers colored pencils crayons or colored markers scissors glue sticks ruler Every class meeting supplies: science notebook pencils with erasers
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Hi, I'm Miss Robyn, and I have taught kids of all ages as a public school teacher, private instructor with my local homeschool organization, and as a 4-H leader. I enjoy sharing my interests with kids which include: science, cooking & baking, gardening, reading, hiking and enjoying nature. My husband and I homeschooled our two sons from kindergarten through high school.
I am a certified teacher in the state of Texas.
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Live Group Course
$160
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-6 learners per class