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Middle School Science - 7Th Grade 2nd Semester Class (Part 2)

This is part 2, of a semester long science class, aligned with NGSS for 7th grade, second semester, middle school science.
Kathleen Thurman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(205)
Class

What's included

10 live meetings
10 in-class hours

Class Experience

This is a multi-week class, surveying the standards for 7th grade, middle school science.  This class will meet once a week, for 12 weeks.  

The topics covered in this course will align with the state standards for this grade level and will be an overview of life, earth, and ecological topics.  For the first semester, the lessons will cover the following topics.  

Topics by Week:
Week 11 (3/16):    Introduction to part II - Physical principles in living systems
Week 12: (3/23):   Electromagnetic spectrum
Week 13:  (3/30):  How visible light is seen by the eye
Week 14:  (4/6):    Simple lenses and how they change light seen by the eye
Week 15:  (4/13):  Simple machines
No class 4/20 - Spring Break - no class
Week 16:  (4/27):  Musculoskeletal system
Week 17:  (5/4):    Circulatory system
Week 18:  (5/11):  Eyes and Ears 
Week 19:  (5/18):  Introduction to reproduction of plants and animals
Week 20:  (5/25):  Final review

Lessons will be taught using a variety of instruction such as discussions, pictures, graphs, videos, and outside resources for references and review.  Throughout the course, there will be opportunities for learners to apply what they've learned by completing hands-on activities, projects, and quizzes.  There will be outside work assigned for most weeks to reinforce the lessons or preview new material.  

We will utilize a free, online textbook to enhance our learning as well as to use as a resource to study the concepts, however most of the material will be presented through class lessons.

Other Details

External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • ck-12
  • nearpod
  • edpuzzle
  • quizlet
  • blooket
Sources
We will be using outside resources when appropriate. Some of these resources will include an online textbook, various assessment websites, and some review resources. These will be provided to the students during class time.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello there!
My name is Kathy and I have been a certified science teacher the last 20 years!  My favorite classes to teach are any that have to do with the ocean, and its inhabitants.  I have a degree in Marine Biology, am a certified SCUBA diver, have taught aquatic summer camps at a local aquarium, and have volunteered for multiple aquariums and rescue groups.

I also love to craft...in particular, to create things with my Cricut.  I also have a degree in Fashion Design and love to sew.  I look forward to adding classes that focus on each of these passions.

As a teacher, I often notice students lacking the technology skills needed to be successful in the classroom.  I will also offer classes on how to use programs such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and a variety of other applications often used.

I really look forward to meeting you!

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$250

for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-6 learners per class

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