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Let's Explore: All About Botany (7-11 Years)

In this interactive Science Course, we learn about botany. Classes include a range of activities including STEM experiments.
Orchard Academy
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1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 


Week of 1/4/24 -  Introduction to Botany - study of plants
Week of 8/4/24 -  Introduction to Botany - plant classification
Week of 15/4/24 -  Introduction to Botany - Hands-on activity: dissecting a flower and labeling its parts
Week of 22/4/24 - Plant Life Cycle - plant life cycles, including germination, growth, reproduction, and senescence
Week of 29/4/24 - Plant Life Cycle - seed dispersal mechanisms and pollination
Week of 6/5/24 - Plant Life Cycle - Gardening project: planting seeds and observing the growth stages of a plant
Week of 13/5/24 - Plant Anatomy and Physiology - plant cells, tissues, and organs
Week of 20/5/24 - Plant Anatomy and Physiology - plant physiology topics such as photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration
Week of 27/5/24 - Plant Anatomy and Physiology - Leaf anatomy lab: observing leaf structure under a microscope
Week of 3/6/24 - Plant Diversity - plant diversity, including flowering plants, non-flowering plants, and algae
Week of 10/6/24 - Plant Diversity - plant adaptations to different environments and ecological niches
Week of 17/6/24 - Plant Diversity - Botanical garden visit or virtual tour to observe a wide range of plant species
Week of 24/6/24 - Plant Reproduction - plant reproduction methods, including sexual and asexual reproduction
Week of 1/7/24 - Plant Reproduction - flower structure, pollination, and fertilization
Week of 8/7/24 - Plant Reproduction - Pollination experiment: observing pollinators and their role in flower reproduction
Week of 15/7/24 - Plant Ecology - plant ecology, including interactions with other organisms and the environment
Week of 22/7/24 - Plant Ecology - ecosystems, biomes, and plant community dynamics 
Week of 29/7/24 - Plant Ecology - Nature walk or field trip to observe local plant communities and ecosystems
Week of 5/8/24 - Plant Adaptations - plant adaptations to extreme environments, such as deserts, forests, and wetlands
Week of 12/8/24 - Plant Adaptations - specialized plant structures like succulents, carnivorous plants, and epiphytes
Week of 19/8/24 - Plant Adaptations - Plant adaptation project: designing a hypothetical plant species and its adaptations to a specific environment
Week of 26/8/24 - Economic Botany - plants with economic importance, including food crops, medicinal plants, and industrial crops
Week of 2/9/24 - Economic Botany - sustainable agriculture practices and the importance of plant conservation
Week of 9/9/24 - Economic Botany - Field trip to a farm or botanical garden focusing on economic plant species
Week of 16/9/24 - Plant Interactions - plant interactions with other organisms, including symbiotic relationships, herbivory, and plant defenses
Week of 23/9/24 - Plant Interactions - plant communication and signaling mechanisms
Week of 30/9/24 - Plant Interactions - Role-playing game: simulating plant interactions in an ecosystem
Week of 7/10/24 - Careers in Botany and Botanical Art - careers in botany, including botanists, horticulturists, and plant researchers
Week of 14/10/24 - Careers in Botany and Botanical Art - botanical art and illustration techniques
Week of 21/10/24 - Careers in Botany and Botanical Art - Final project: creating a botanical illustration or herbarium collection

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
Teacher Julia BBA MA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Teacher Gemma MA BA PGCE QTS
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Teacher Ashleigh B.A. (Hons) B.A. DEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Teacher Dory BA(Hons) CELTA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Teacher Deborah BS CertECEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Teacher Shaunah B.A., B.Ed., TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Toronto
TeacherElizabeth.BSc.TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Teacher Bianca BA TEFL TESOL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. This course will be taught by qualified and experienced Science teachers. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

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weekly
1x per week
35 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class

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