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Middle School Physical Science: Full Year Curriculum
Seed and Stem Learning Center
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In this year-long course, students will master the NGSS Physical Science standards in a fun and engaging way!
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
This course will cover the Middle School NGSS Physical 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....
7 units//32 lessons//32 Weeks
Unit 1AtomsAtoms5 lessons5 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Atomic StructureWeek 2Lesson 2Atomic Mass, Atomic Number and IsotopesWeek 3Lesson 3IonsWeek 4Lesson 4Acids and BasesWeek 5Lesson 5The Periodic TableUnit 2ChemistryChemistry4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 6Lesson 6Introduction to Chemistry: Matter and ChangeWeek 7Lesson 7Elements, Compounds, and MixturesWeek 8Lesson 8Lewis Dot DiagramsWeek 9Lesson 9Chemical BondingUnit 3Chemical ReactionsChemical Reactions7 lessons7 WeeksWeek 10Lesson 10Chemical ReactionsWeek 11Lesson 11Balancing Chemical EquationsWeek 12Lesson 12Endothermic and Exothermic ReactionsWeek 13Lesson 13CombustionWeek 14Lesson 14Fission vs. FusionWeek 15Lesson 15Chemical ChangeWeek 16Lesson 16Chemistry Review/AssessmentUnit 4Forces and Newton’s Laws of MotionsForces and Newton’s Laws of Motions4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 17Lesson 17Types of MotionWeek 18Lesson 18Newton’s First Law & InertiaWeek 19Lesson 19Newton’s Second Law & Calculating AccelerationWeek 20Lesson 20Newton’s Third Law & Momentum/AssessmentUnit 5Thermal EnergyThermal Energy5 lessons5 WeeksWeek 21Lesson 21Thermal EnergyWeek 22Lesson 22Conductions and ConductorsWeek 23Lesson 23Convection CurrentsWeek 24Lesson 24TemperatureWeek 25Lesson 25Heating Curves/AssessmentUnit 6Waves and SoundWaves and Sound4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 26Lesson 26Types of Waves and Their PropertiesWeek 27Lesson 27Sound WavesWeek 28Lesson 28Light WavesWeek 29Lesson 29Wave Behavior/AssessmentUnit 7Light and OpticsLight and Optics3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 30Lesson 30Light vs SoundWeek 31Lesson 31Electromagnetic SpectrumWeek 32Lesson 32Optics/Assessment
- Students will master the NGSS Physical Science Standards.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will be assigned various activities and assignments each week. These assignments will include homework sheets, online simulations, presentations and projects.Assessment
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classDetails: Students will be assessed through performance and written assessments throughout the course along with activities, experiments and simulations.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: Certificates of completion/report cards will be provided upon request.
Science Notebook (digital or physical)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
10 teachers have teaching certificates
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
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
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
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...
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Group Class
$15
weekly or $480 for 32 classes1x per week, 32 weeks
45 min
Completed by 619 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-15 learners per class
