Middle School Life Science Part 2: Self-Paced
Part 2 of 2: In this self-paced and semester-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
19 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be assigned various activities and assignments throughout the course. These assignments will include experiments, online simulations, presentations and projects.Assessment
Students will be assessed through performance and written assessments throughout the course along with activities, experiments and simulations.Progress Report
Progress Reports and/or Certificates of Completion will be offered upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
This course will cover the Middle School NGSS Life Science Standards in a hands-on and engaging way! Seed and Stem Learning Center believes that students learn science best through exploration 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 the instructor throughout this course in order to get the most out of their complete online experience. Students will have multiple performance assessments throughout the course in order to assess their understanding in addition to problem-based learning projects and experiments. Due to the fact that this is a self-paced course, students who are already taking Life Science can enroll for additional support and practice. Homeschooled students can enroll for a complete Life Science curriculum. Videos will be uploaded weekly along with practice assignments, homework, and additional resources. Students will use the Outschool classroom to access all materials and homework.
Learning Goals
Students will master the Middle School NGSS Life Science Standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)4 Units
19 Lessons
over 16 WeeksUnit 1: Animals
Lesson 1:
Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates
1. Identify and describe major groups of invertebrates.
2. Identify and describe five important groups of vertebrates. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Animal Adaptations
1. Discuss behavioral and physical adaptations that enable animals to survive the cold and barren months of winter.
2. Discuss animal adaptations that allow animals to survive in extreme environments, such as very cold, very dry and chemically toxic ecosystems.
3. Demonstrate how physical adaptations enable an organism to survive extremely cold environments.
4. Explain how the ability to live in adverse environments impacts the ability of an organism to survive. 2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Animal Communication
1. Describe different forms of animal communication.
2. Compare the intelligence of different animals and how the mental capacity of some animals provides an advantage over others. 1 assignment
Unit 2: Human Body Systems
Lesson 4:
Levels of Organization
1. Discuss the levels of organization in the human body from cell to organism.
2. Observe pieces of evidence that explains how the body (organism) is a system of interacting subsystems (organ systems) composed of organs, tissues and cells.
3. Construct a model that represents the levels of organization in the human body. 2 assignments
Other Details
Supply List
Science notebook (digital or physical)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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
9 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 American College of Education
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
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.
*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-b6f7e72a3eb8Reviews
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