Learn Essay Writing Through Scientific Exploration

Does your learner love science but struggle to write essays? This class is a blend of the two! In this ongoing course, we merge science with writing so students learn vital English skills, all while deepening their interest in science.

We will learn about fascinating concepts in science, and we will write different types of essays based on our scientific exploration. Science is the fun part of class, while writing is the core academic focus. Students will be driven by their passion for science to write strong arguments based on research and facts. 

We will write one essay per unit. Each unit is 5 weeks long. Each week, we will work on the essay together in class. Students will also be expected to work on the essay outside of class. By the end of each unit, they will have completed the entire writing process from brainstorming to final proofreading. The goal is for learners to gain the confidence to use the writing process independently on future assignments. 

This means it’s best to join the class at the start of a unit. For the best experience, I suggest enrolling at the start of a unit so learners can begin at the start of the writing process. 

The structure of class will be similar each week. We will start by reviewing the homework from the week before. Next, we will explore the science topic and work on the next step in the writing process. Every class will end with a homework task. The homework task will involve completing the step in the writing process that we began in class. 

Classes will also include quizzes, games, worksheets, discussion, peer review and feedback from the teacher on their work. There will also be opportunities to read out loud. Each class will use a variety of teaching methods to engage every type of learner. 

Students will receive feedback throughout the entire process. However, students will receive detailed feedback on the completed essay at the end of the unit.  


🧪 What is taught in this course? 🧪

Are Aliens Real? - The Persuasive Essay
Students will explore the question: are aliens real? They will look at material from NASA and its engineers in order to draw their own conclusions based on the class material. Students will then write a persuasive paper based on their own conclusions. 

Week beginning 10/3/25: Research and Brainstorming
Week beginning 17/3/25: Outline and Organizing Research
Week beginning 24/3/25: Write the First Draft
Week beginning 31/3/25: Write the Second Draft + Peer Review
Week beginning 7/4/25: Proofread and Science Review Games

Landforms and Bodies of Water/Life Sciences/Physical Science - The Informative Essay
Students will explore landforms and bodies of water all around the world, as well as how they’re formed. Then, they chose a landform or body  will write an informative essay to educate an their audience of peers about 

Week beginning 14/4/25: Research and Brainstorming
Week beginning 21/4/25: Outline and Organizing Research
Week beginning 28/4/25: Write the First Draft
Week beginning 5/5/25: Write the Second Draft + Peer Review
Week beginning 12/5/25: Proofread and Science Review Games

Weather and Climate - The Process Essay
Students will learn about many different types of weather events, and they will choose one weather to explore and write about. Then, they will write a process essay to describe how the weather event occurs. 

Week beginning 19/5/25: Research and Brainstorming
Week beginning 26/5/25: Outline and Organizing Research
Week beginning 2/6/25: Write the First Draft
Week beginning 9/6/25: Write the Second Draft + Peer Review
Week beginning 16/6/25: Proofread and Science Review Games

Geology: Rocks and Crystals - Compare and Contrast 
Students will learn how rocks and crystals are formed, and they will compare and contrast the processes for the formation of different rocks or crystals. Students will also look at real fossils, crystals, and unique rocks.

Week beginning 23/6/25: Research and Brainstorming
Week beginning 30/6/25: Outline and Organizing Research
Week beginning 7/7/25: Write the First Draft
Week beginning 14/7/25: Write the Second Draft + Peer Review
Week beginning 21/7/25: Proofread and Science Review Games

Ecosystems and Biomes - The Descriptive Essay
Students will learn about all of the major types of biomes, and they will choose one biome to research and explore independently. Students will then write a descriptive essay to describe their chosen biome.

Week beginning 28/7/25: Research and Brainstorming
Week beginning 4/8/25: Outline and Organizing Research
Week beginning 11/8/25: Write the First Draft
Week beginning 18/8/25: Write the Second Draft + Peer Review
Week beginning 25/8/25: Proofread and Science Review Games


🎓 About my Qualifications 🎓

✏️ I have been an English teacher and tutor for more than 7 years. I have two degrees in English and writing, and I have spent 3 years as a children's librarian where I developed literacy programs for young learners. If you'd like to learn more about me and my qualifications, please feel free to visit my profile. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!


🧪 I have been a teacher and tutor for over 7 years, and I've taught STEM topics for more than 3 years. I also trained at the NASA Glenn Research center, where real engineers taught me the best principles for teaching STEM to young students. If you'd like to learn more about me and my qualifications, please feel free to visit my profile. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Let’s get learning!