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Middle School Science: Designing an Experiment Using Scientific Inquiry
In this live course, students will be introduced to the scientific process of inquiry and learn how to design and conduct a controlled experiment. Analyzing techniques such as data tables and graphing are explained and practiced.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
In this 4 week long live course, students will use a variety of learning tools to gain the basic understanding of the scientific inquiry process. Information is presented through interactive Pear Deck presentations including short video clips. Students will gain further understanding by watching Brainpop & Amoeba Sisters videos and responding to questions in an app called Edpuzzle. Students will complete various challenges with an interactive app call Formative. The live class is enhanced...
16 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Observation Vs. Inference Pear DeckWhat is the difference between an observation and an inference? What kind of observations are best in science?Lesson 2Brainpop: Making InferencesThis lesson demonstrates how to make good inferences.Lesson 3Practicing InferencesThis lesson practices writing good inferences.Lesson 4Scientific Knowledge Pear DeckWhat is Science? What is a scientific theory? law? Scientific method?Week 2Lesson 5Brainpop: Scientific MethodThis lessons reviews the steps used in the scientific method.Lesson 6Scientific Inquiry Pear DeckThis lesson gives details on how to complete each step in the scientific method.Lesson 7The Nature of ScienceThis lesson is an animation explaining the entire process of the scientific method.Lesson 8Controls & Variables PracticeThis lesson will help students practice naming the variables in an experiment.Week 3Lesson 9Brainpop: GraphsThis lesson reviews the different kinds of graphs and what each is used for.Lesson 10Charts & Graphs SlidesThis lesson covers the checklists for each kind of table & graph.Lesson 11Data Practice - Creating Tables and GraphsThis lesson has students practice creating online graphs and tables.Lesson 12Interpreting GraphsThis lesson has students practice reading and interpreting different kinds of graphs and charts.Week 4Lesson 13CER WorksheetTo help write better conclusions, this lesson has students practice writing the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) structure.Lesson 14Scientific Method Escape RoomThis lesson practices identifying variables in an experiment.Lesson 15Experimental Design Review GameThis lesson reviews all major topics from this unit.Lesson 16Designing an Experiment Unit Quiz
- Upon finishing this course, students will be able to explain the goals of modern science, design and analyze an experiment, and be able to recognize possible errors.
I am a certify science teacher grade K-12 in AZ. I have taught for the past 21 years and have certifications in general science as well as Biology.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon requestFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Each lesson can be submitted for feedback. There may be some assignments that take you longer than the class time. For full points, those assignments can be finished outside of class.Assessment
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Assessment in the form of a multiple choice Google Form.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Completion of lessons (80%) Unit Quiz (20%) A=90-100% B=80-89% C=70-79% D=60-69% F= 59% and below
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Rockford College
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
I'm a certified science teacher and small business owner. I believe that learning is fun and enthusiasm for a topic is contagious. Since I've discovered microgreens, I've developed a love of growing them with a vast knowledge of varieties and...
Group Class
$48
weekly or $192 for 16 classes4x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
