What's included
12 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive things to complete at home on their own time.Progress Report
Progress report available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 9
Welcome to 9th Grade Readiness! Are you ready to hit the ground running in high school? In this dynamic 4-week crash course, we’ll meet 3 times a week to make sure you’re fully prepared for 9th grade! We'll dive into essential topics in Math, English, Science, Civics, and Writing – all while having fun with hands-on activities to reinforce your learning experience. Every meeting covers a new concept, and you’ll get homework and assignments designed to keep your skills sharp all summer long. These aren’t due the next class – they’re meant to help you continue practicing and mastering the material at your own pace. Wild and Unstructured Learning is all about making education exciting and interactive. Expect lots of hands-on activities that bring each topic to life! Whether you’re looking to review 8th-grade concepts, get a head start on 9th-grade topics, or simply want to feel more confident as you transition to high school, this class has you covered. Join us for an engaging, interactive, and hands-on learning adventure!
Learning Goals
Students will be ready to move forward to 9th grade concepts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum12 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Math & English
Math: Distribute and Combine Like Terms
English: Analyzing Central Ideas and Supporting Details in Nonfiction
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Math & Civics
Math: Factoring Linear Expressions
Civics: Foundations of Government and Citizenship
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Science & Writing
Science: Biology- Understanding Cells
Writing: Compare and Contrast Essay – Organizing Ideas and Outlining
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Math & English
Math: Solving Multi-Step Equations (Variables on One Side)
English: Use of Symbolism and Making Inferences in Literature
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need paper, pencil, and coloring supplies for each class. Additional supplies needed will be posted in the classroom the week before.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Us constitution
Us bill of rights
Us.gov
For English we will use copyright free literature written by either the company or found in Freckle.
American Historical Association: The Professional Association for All Historians
Center for History and New Media: Guide to History Departments Around the World
Electronic Texts Collection
EuroDocs: Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe
H-Net - The History Network
Hanover Historical Texts Project
Library of Congress
New York Public Library
Women and Gender Resources on the WWW
Ancient and Medieval History
Online Medieval sources Bibliography
ABZU: Guide to Resources for the Study of the Ancient Near East
Aquinas' Summa Theologica
Byzantine & Medieval Studies Sites
Interpreting Ancient Manuscripts Web
The Labyrinth: A growing site for general medieval studies
Lingua Latina
Middle English Collection: University of Virginia Library electronic text center
The Perseus Digital Library
The French of England
The French of Italy
The French of Outremer
Teacher expertise and credentials
8 teachers have teaching certificates
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Texas Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Master's Degree from Duke University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Teachers have at least 5 years of experience teaching 8th grade Reading, Language/Grammar, Writing, Biology, and Civics.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$300
for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-12 learners per class