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Introduction to Biology and Chemistry for Middle School
Class experience
In this 15 week class, we will learn the basic concepts of both biology and chemistry. My classes are interactive and hands-on! Each week we will build on what we learned the week before. I will use google slides presentations, short videos, class discussion, hands-on activities and Kahoot games to teach about each topic. I consistently involve students in class discussions by asking review questions. I love seeing students have "lightbulb" moments in class when they understand topics and can...
Students will learn biology and chemistry basics to prepare them for high school science classes.
Homework Offered
Weekly quizzes and handouts.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Week 1 - Handouts and writing utensil Week 2 - Play-doh or clay, handouts provided Week 3 - Play-doh or clay, handout provided Week 4 - Gummy worms (you will need 4), 4 pieces of white paper or paper plate, marker Week 5 - Candy DNA project. Twizzlers (represent the backbone consisting of sugars and phosphates) toothpicks, Soft Candy like gumdrops (Something that comes in 4 colors but is all the same type of candy to represent the A, T, C, G nucleotides) Week 6 - handouts provided Week 7 - handouts provided Week 8 - atom project, cardstock or small posterboard and objects of 3 different colors like buttons/stickers/beads Week 9 - gumdrops (5 different colors) and 10-12 toothpicks Week 10 - blooming flower activity - handouts, cookie sheet and water Week 11 - Oobleck, bowl, spoon cornstarch and water, food coloring optional Week 12 - Make ice cream in a bag. (measuring spoons, measuring cup, sugar, half and half, milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract, salt (table salt or rock salt), ice cubes, small sealable ziploc bags (2), gallon ziploc bags (2), small towel or oven mitts, timer/clock Week 13 - blow up a balloon with science - need empty water bottle, vinegar, baking soda, 2 balloons, funnel or paper to make a funnel Week 14 - (elephant toothpaste - A clean 12 or 16-oz plastic water bottle, 1/2 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide solution 1 Tablespoon (one packet) of dry yeast. 3 Tablespoons of warm water. Liquid dishwashing soap. Food coloring optional Week 15 - Final presentations (outline handouts provided)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will use Kahoot in class to review. Students do not need an account to play.
DK Super Simple Chemistry, DK Super Simple Biology
Hello! My name is Adrianne Hays. I am currently a homeschooling mom of two kids. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. Before teaching on outschool, I spent 5 years teaching math and science to preschool and elementary school students through...
Group Class
$16
weekly or $240 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
4-16 learners per class