Kindergarten & 1st Grade Science | Year Round Concepts & Hands-On Fun!
In our Kinder & 1st Grade Science class, students will discover the many concepts science has in store! A few topics covered are: Living vs Nonliving, Wild Weather, Solids, and more. Students will also complete a hands-on activity to match!
Mrs. Jessica (MEd in Elementary Education)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(228)
What's included
28 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursProjects
Students will participate in a hands-on activity once a week that pertains to our lesson.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Welcome Outschool Families! In our weekly class, Kindergarten & 1st grade students will cover a years worth of core science curriculum! Each week we take a deep dive into a new topic covering concepts from Life Sciences to understanding how Simple Machines work! To match our weekly topic, students will participate in a hands-on activity that puts our knowledge to the test. Our weekly activity will range from a science experiment, S.T.E.M. challenge or simple paper activity (worksheet). What will students achieve in class? We cover most concepts found in a typical "Brick & Mortar" kindergarten and 1st grade classes. Based on Common Core criteria, I have created this class to guide young scientists on their journey of not only covering important science concepts, but to engage their mind in real-world scenarios. The most important takeaway from this class is to gain a better understanding of the world around them, and how things work! Students will apply what is taught in class to that of a hands-on activity. Another key component that I have found useful is providing students with the ability to put what is learned into motion. Every student learns and retains information differently; it is one of Teacher Jessica's priorities to differentiate learning by providing lessons through the use of visuals, auditory & kinesthetic methods! ------------ 📆 WEELY SCHEDULE 📆 ------------ ⭐️ Section 1: Life Sciences Sept. 3rd - 5th: Living & Nonliving Sept. 9th - 12th: Parts of a Plant Sept. 16th - 19th: Plant Life Cycles Sept. 23rd - 26th: Comparing Plants & Animals Sept. 30th - Oct. 3rd: Animal Habitat ⭐️ Section 2: Earth Science Oct. 7th - 10th: Natural & Man-made Resources Oct. 14th - 17th: Water Cycle Oct. 21st - 24th: Four Seasons Oct. 28th - 31st: Wild Weather Nov. 4th - 7th: Wild Weather (Cont'd) ⭐️ Section 3: Physical Science Nov. 12th - 14th: Types of Matter Dec. 2nd - 5th: Solids Dec. 9th - 12th: Liquids Dec. 16th - 20th: Gases **Winter Break TBD** Jan. 13th - 16th: Water & Matter Jan. 20th - 23rd: Sun (light, heat & shadows) ⭐️ Section 4: Space Jan. 27th - 30th: Solar System Feb. 3rd - 6th: Moon (phases & craters) Feb. 10th - 13th: Daytime/Nighttime ⭐️ Section 5: Simple Machines Feb. 17th - 20th: Levers Feb. 24th - 27th: Pulleys Mar. 3rd - 6th: Inclined Planes Mar. 10th - 13th: Wheels Mar. 17th - 20th: Simple Machines ⭐️ Section 6: Five Senses & Forces Mar. 31st - Apr. Fives Senses Apr. 7th - 10th: Pushes & Pulls Apr. 13th - 17th Forces/Magnets ----------Holiday/Break Schedule---------- Sept. 2nd: Labor Day Nov. 11th: Veterans Day Nov. 25th - 29th: Thanksgiving Break Dec. 23rd - Jan. 9th: Winter Break February 17th: Presidents Day
Learning Goals
Students will learn about a specific science topic weekly, and then apply what was taught into a hands-on activity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Dependent upon our topic of the week, students may need assistance off camera for set up or with scissors.
Supply List
A supply list is provided for every four weeks here and upon enrollment in the classroom. ⭐️ Section 6: Five Senses & Forces Mar. 31st - Apr. Fives Senses - Printable provided by Teacher for extra after class activities. - Please have your student bring five items around their home that correlates with one of the five senses (ex. 1 item that is for sight, 1 items for sound, etc.) Apr. 7th - 10th: Pushes & Pulls - Push & Pull Puppets - 1 paper cup - 3 paper straws - tape - printable for add ons - scissors - maybe glue (but mostly tape will be used) Apr. 13th - 17th Forces/Magnets
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
228reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
- Albert Einstein
Welcome! My name is Jessica (Teacher Jessica). I have my Master's in Elementary Education (multiple subjects)! I have taught in the 6th grade classroom, and as of the last four years I have been teaching here on Outschool!
My teaching experience has given me the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure all students can thrive inside and outside of the classroom. Being an elementary school teacher, I enjoy and have fun teaching in all areas; as you may notice with my class listings I enjoy doing a little bit of everything!
I love to enhance learning development, and to watch each student grow individually. I look forward to meeting your child!
Aside from work life, I have a husband and three little ones! Outside of teaching, we love to be outside in nature, reading is life, and family time is everything!Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly1x per week, 28 weeks
25 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-8 learners per class
