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Middle School Life Science: Full Year Curriculum

In this year-long course, students will master the NGSS Life Science standards in a fun and engaging way!
Seed and Stem Learning Center
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What's included

32 live meetings
24 in-class hours
Homework
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
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This course will cover the Middle School NGSS Life Science Standards in a hands-on and engaging way! 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 in order to get the most out of their online experience. 

Students will meet for a live meeting once a week for instruction, demonstrations, group work, and experiments. The rest of the week will provide students the opportunity to complete projects, homework, and lab assignments.

Students will have multiple performance assessments throughout the course in order to assess their understanding in addition to problem-based learning projects and experiments.
Learning Goals
Students will master the Middle School NGSS Life Science Standards.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
8 Units
32 Lessons
over 32 Weeks
Unit 1: Cells
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Cells/Cell Theory
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Types of Cells
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Plant vs. Animal Cells
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cell Transport/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
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Amanda Mucci
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Sara Neidigh
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Kimberly Terry
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Theresa Norris
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Theresa Norris
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Amanda Zanzano
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Angela Papandrea
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Emily Lindberg, MSED
Washington Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Jonathan Stone, M.A.T.
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bailey Nelson
California Teaching Certificate
Lacey F
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Amanda Mucci
Master's Degree in Science from Montana State University
Michelle Cregger
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Kimberly Terry
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Florida
Victoria Larsen, M.Ed.
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Theresa Norris
Master's Degree in Education from Fordham University
Amanda Zanzano
Master's Degree in Education from Western Oregon University
Emily Lindberg, MSED
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Jonathan Stone, M.A.T.
Master's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Bailey Nelson
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Elizabethtown College
Amanda Mucci
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rochester Institute of Technology
Sarah Herrera Stoltzfus
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Michelle Cregger
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Michelle Cregger
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Washington University
Michelle Cregger
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Indiana State University
Sara Neidigh
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Pittsburgh
Steph Quinones
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Arizona
Theresa Norris
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Western Washington University
Jonathan Stone, M.A.T.
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Illinois University
Bailey Nelson
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.
*The Outschool classroom is for learner communication. If you would like to contact the teacher of your learner, please use the teacher communication tab.
*To hold a spot for charter school payments please message us and we will reserve a spot*
*We strive to answer all messages within 24 hours. If you have not received a response after this time frame, please feel free to reach out again as the message may have not been delivered or read.*

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-b6f7e72a3eb8

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$15

weekly or $480 for 32 classes
1x per week, 32 weeks
45 min

Completed by 327 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-14 learners per class

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