What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass 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 - What is Ecology? - study of interactions between organisms and their environment Week of 8/4/24 - What is Ecology? - basic ecological concepts, including ecosystems, communities, and habitats Week of 15/4/24 - What is Ecology? - Nature walk or outdoor exploration to observe and appreciate local ecosystems Week of 22/4/24 - Ecosystem Components - ecosystem components, including biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors Week of 29/4/24 - Ecosystem Components - roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems Week of 6/5/24 - Ecosystem Components - Ecosystem scavenger hunt: identifying and categorizing biotic and abiotic components Week of 13/5/24 - Biodiversity - biodiversity, its importance, and threats to biodiversity loss Week of 20/5/24 - Biodiversity - species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity Week of 27/5/24 - Biodiversity - Biodiversity survey activity: identifying and documenting plant and animal species in a local habitat Week of 3/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - energy flow through ecosystems and the trophic levels (producer, consumer, decomposer) Week of 10/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids Week of 17/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - Constructing a food web activity: creating a visual representation of energy flow in an ecosystem Week of 24/6/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - nutrient cycling processes, including the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles Week of 1/7/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - importance of biogeochemical cycles in ecosystem functioning Week of 8/7/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - Nutrient cycling simulation activity: modeling nutrient exchange between biotic and abiotic components Week of 15/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - organismal adaptations to environmental conditions and ecological niches Week of 22/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - ecological interactions, including competition, predation, and symbiosis Week of 29/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - Role-playing game: simulating ecological interactions and their effects on population dynamics Week of 5/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - ecological succession, including primary and secondary succession Week of 12/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - disturbance regimes and their role in shaping ecosystems Week of 19/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - Ecological succession experiment: simulating succession in a mini-ecosystem or terrarium Week of 26/8/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - human activities affecting ecosystems, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change Week of 2/9/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - concept of ecological footprint and its implications Week of 9/9/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - Environmental impact assessment project: analyzing the environmental impact of a local development project Week of 16/9/24 - Conservation Biology - conservation strategies and initiatives to protect natural habitats and species Week of 23/9/24 - Conservation Biology - importance of protected areas, wildlife corridors, and habitat restoration Week of 30/9/24 - Conservation Biology - Habitat restoration activity: participating in a local conservation project or restoration Week of 7/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - ethical considerations and responsibilities toward the environment Week of 14/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - environmental activism and advocacy efforts Week of 21/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - Creating an environmental awareness campaign or community action plan We look forward to being part of your learning journey!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Tech University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from The Open University
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Westminster
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Messiah University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University College of Cape Breton - now Cape Breton University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. 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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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-6 learners per class