Middle School Math Meets Science- Cross Curricular Fun Lessons
In this 8-week course, the student will work with fractions, decimals, analyzing and displaying data, and other pre-algebra related skills as they explore how these skills can present themselves in the field of science.
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
An (optional) assessment will be provided with each lesson. Any feedback desired or questions will (typically) be answered within 24 hours.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
How are math and science related? This course will provide the student with engaging activities to make this connection! I will provide the notes, examples, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. The student will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them understand the examples and complete the puzzles. I will respond to any questions, typically within 24 hours. The suggested completion time is within 8 weeks; however, time can be extended as needed. By the end of the course, the student should have a stronger foundation of math skills common to the field of science. This is the second of a series of "Crossing the Curriculum" classes. It was developed based on the success of my first series, "Crossing the Curriculum: Math Meets Architecture".
Learning Goals
The student will:
-GCF to simplify fractions/LCM to add and subtract fractions
-learn about events and outcomes to calculate probability of an event
-evaluate expressions
-use inverse operations to solve equations
-evaluate exponential expressions
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Operations with Whole Numbers (To include activities to strengthen math fluency)
Each lesson will focus on a skill that connects math and science. This week's focus will be to strengthen math fluency. Lesson 2:
Working with Fractions in Science
Each lesson will focus on a skill that connects math and science. This week's focus will be on fractions. Lesson 3:
Working with Decimals in Science
Each lesson will focus on a skill that connects math and science. This week's focus will be on decimals. Lesson 4:
Probability of Simple Events
Each lesson will focus on a skill that connects math and science. This week's focus will be on probability. Other Details
Parental Guidance
n/a
Supply List
Students should have a three-ring binder in order to keep track of assignments and notes each week. I will provide a PDF via Outschool messages that will explain to students what needs to be for the week (objective, discussion question, video, practice and assessment). A calculator and graph paper would be nice items to have, however, when possible, I will suggest websites that may have the tools that a learner may need (example: online calculators).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as well as a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in STEM. My training in STEM allowed me the opportunity to create cross-curricular lessons to help students make connections within a variety of subjects. With 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom coupled with 5 years of experience teaching online to students with varying abilities and needs, I feel extremely qualified to deliver this instruction to learners via Outschool. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $80 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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