Middle School Earth and Space Science: Full Year Curriculum
In this year-long course, students will master the NGSS Earth Science standards in a fun and engaging way!
Seed and Stem Learning Center
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(790)
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What's included
32 live meetings
24 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be assigned various activities and assignments each week. These assignments will include homework sheets, online simulations, presentations and projects.Assessment
Students will be assessed through performance and written assessments throughout the course along with activities, experiments and simulations.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of completion/report cards will be provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
🌟Enroll at any time🌟 This course will cover the Middle School NGSS Earth Science Standards hands-on and engagingly! Seed and Stem Learning Center believes that students learn science best through exploration, group work, and hands-on activities. Real-world problems, situations, and problem-based learning will drive student inquiry throughout this course. Students will have multiple opportunities to interact with other students and me throughout this course to get the most out of their online experience. Students will meet for a weekly live meeting for instruction, demonstrations, group work, and experiments. The rest of the week will allow students to complete projects, labs, and homework. Students will have multiple performance assessments throughout the course to assess their understanding in addition to problem-based learning projects and experiments.
Learning Goals
Students will master the Middle School NGSS Earth and Space Science Standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)8 Units
32 Lessons
over 32 WeeksUnit 1: Planet Earth, Minerals, and Rocks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Earth Science/The Nature of Science
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Minerals and Their Properties
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Rock Cycle
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Rocks vs. Minerals/Unit Assessment
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Science Notebook (Digital or Physical)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.8
790reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
12 teachers have teaching certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Science
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
California Teaching Certificate
10 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Master's Degree in Science from Montana State University
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Florida
Master's Degree in Education from Fordham University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Master's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from California State University San Marcos
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Elizabethtown College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Welcome to Seed and Stem Learning Center by Bailey Nelson and Kenneth Kirk!
As a prior public school teacher, Bailey experienced the positive difference that scientific inquiry can have on students. Kenneth, who received his Bachelor's of Business Degree in Economics, found a passion in educating young students the improtance of financial literacy and business education. Bailey and Ken used this inspiration to create a program that allows students to connect across the globe through quality and inclusive education.
Although students take classes virtually, they will be inspired through hands-on and real-world applications and problems. Through our engaging courses, students will develop (or enhance) their love of all subjects by connecting to real-life applications and problems.
Teachers and tutors are all vetted through a rigorous process that focuses on scientific inquiry, problem-based learning, and hands-on pedagogy. Teachers come from a variety of backgrounds including education, economics, engineering, and computer science.
Course Policies:
*Students must provide a camera check at the beginning of class to ensure safety for all learners unless verified by Outschool.
*Ongoing classes are charged on a weekly basis. Prorated refunds based on days attended during the week will not be provided. All class recordings and materials are provided if your learner misses class.
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Meet our Teachers!
Amanda Mucci (Math and Science): https://outschool.com/parents/0870bc04-1efa-4e7e-aa45-e7a5e411e562
Amanda Zanzano (1st-3rd Grade): https://outschool.com/parents/ad460e07-5dab-4a70-ac1c-703c8fc969d0
Angela Papandrea (Middle School Math): https://outschool.com/parents/be1ff2fc-5446-4b73-8a1a-556e7837b546
Emily Lindberg (Middle and High School Social Sciences/ELA): https://outschool.com/parents/c59b42eb-914e-4008-92c0-15ed361e29b9
Giorgia Solomon (Middle School Math and Science): https://outschool.com/parents/5364e846-89b6-4b73-bd3f-11dfeb5649a9
Jillian Estes (Upper Elementary): https://outschool.com/parents/b8bb4c25-5a8a-4a1d-a5b2-4a0e2db6ff3b
Jonathan Stone (Middle/High School Math): https://outschool.com/parents/d099956e-6648-44bd-887c-1e260758b1b1
Kimberly Terry (Lower Elementary): https://outschool.com/parents/7647f6e1-8887-4b4d-8862-c7e8a0e8fc2e
Melanie Valenciana (Middle/High School Math and Science): https://outschool.com/parents/26870660-9a81-4d23-af7d-c584b6e4ba28
Miranda Barker (Elementary/Middle School Science): https://outschool.com/parents/46101ec4-156a-4bc7-be3f-c7386930dd3b
Rachel Walters (Substitute): https://outschool.com/parents/2de4ef50-d8c1-4423-a025-fc8d50c0af2a
Sarah Herrera (Middle/High School Math and Science): https://outschool.com/parents/2acb43e1-169f-45c2-a155-455728f41f3b
Sarah Neidigh (Elementary/Middle School): https://outschool.com/parents/5b14d71e-cb65-4660-8845-46fb52528275
Steph Quinones (Middle/High School School Math/Science/ELA): https://outschool.com/parents/685b2368-4544-4dbb-ab9d-34e353c9645a
Theresa Norris (Upper Elementary): https://outschool.com/parents/98fd235f-2800-498e-a114-7fb009d47715
Victoria Larsen (Upper Elementary): https://outschool.com/parents/891e03fe-93f6-40b3-980a-b6f7e72a3eb8Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $480 for 32 classes1x per week, 32 weeks
45 min
Completed by 205 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-13 learners per class
