$19
weeklyor $304 for 16 classes
Middle School Science (Sem 2): Fun With Nearpod, Labs, & Projects (Genetics/DNA)
New class
Ages 10-14
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 16 weeks
2-8 learners per class
45 min
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework and projects are optional. Grades/feedback will be provided for any work that is turned in.Assessment
Learners will be assessed for understanding during live meetings using interactive Nearpod activities. Assessment will also be done through optional projects and weekly quizzes.Grading
All work turned in will be issued a grade. Contact me if you wish to have a cumulative grade calculated.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
**TRY THE FIRST CLASS FREE WITH COUPON CODE: NEWTOFNAJN18 *THIS CLASS MEETS LIVE BUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A SELF-PACED/PRE-RECORDED CLASS* (message me if you can't find the link) This is a fun, interactive, and rigorous 16-week course which meets once each week! This class can be taken as a stand-alone course (the learners are not required to take all 4 semester of this curriculum). This course is based on national science standards and includes many hands-on activities. Course Structure: *1 live meeting per week (45 min each); part lecture/part interactive slides and labs *Optional homework or projects will be assigned in the Outschool Classroom and can be turned in within the classroom, or be sent to me in a private message. We will try to do/start these assignments during class as often as possible. COURSE SYLLABUS: Week 1: Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares Nearpod slides and activities Genetic foldable Inspect your family's traits Week 2: Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2 Nearpod slides and activities Punnett Square Practice Quiz Week 3: Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares Nearpod activities and slides Alien DNA Project Week 4: Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2 Nearpod activities and slides Alien DNA Project Quiz Week 5: DNA Nearpod activities and slides Strawberry DNA Lab Weekly quiz Week 6: DNA - PART 2 Nearpod activities and slides Quiz Week 7: DNA - PART 3 Nearpod slides and activities Week 8: DNA - PART 4 Nearpod slides and activities DNA Escape Room Make a DNA Model Quiz Week 9: DNA Mutations & Cloning Nearpod slides and Activities Week 10: DNA Mutations & Cloning - PART 2 Nearpod slides and Activities DNA Bingo Weekly quiz Week 11: Classification of Living Things: Bacteria/Archaea Nearpod slides and activities 3 Domains Cut and Paste Activity Week 12: Classification of Living Things: Bacteria/Archaea - PART 2 Nearpod slides and activities 3 Domains Cut and Paste Activity Weekly quiz Week 13: Classification of Living Things: Protists and Fungi Nearpod slides and activities Write a Protist Story Week 14: Classification of Living Things: Protists and Fungi - PART 2 Nearpod slides and activities Pictures of items in your home made from protists/fungi Quiz Week 15: Classification of Living Things: Plant Kingdom Nearpod slides and activities Week 16: Classification of Living Things: Plant Kingdom - PART 2 Nearpod slides and activities Venn Diagrams Quiz I also have Sem 1, Sem 3, and Sem 4 of this class available. These are the topics covered in each of my middle school curriculum semester classes: Sem 1: Scientific Method, Living Things, Light and Matter, Plant/Animal Cells, Organization of Living Things, Photosynthesis, Cell Cycle. Sem 2: Mendel/Genetics, Punnet Squares, DNA, DNA Mutations, Hybrid Organisms, Classification, Intro to Plants, Photosynthesis. Sem 3: What is an Animal?, In/Vertebrates, Skeletal System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Digestive System. Sem 4: Rock Cycle, Fossils/Fossil Layer, Plate Tectonics, Clouds, Meteorology, Weather, and Natural Disasters.
Learning Goals
Students will learn various aspects of life science. Please see the syllabus in the course description for a detailed list of all concepts taught. Learners will be able to understand the development of the study of genetics, create an "alien" using a punnet square, label and identify the parts of DNA, understand how mutations occur, understand how organisms are classified, and describe the process of photosynthesis in plants. After this course learners will be fully prepared to continue on to my 3rd and 4th quarter 7th grade curriculum if you so choose.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares
Week 1: Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares
Nearpod slides and activities
Genetic foldable
Inspect your family's traits
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2
Week 2: Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2
Nearpod slides and activities
Punnett Square Practice
Quiz
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares
Week 3: Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares
Nearpod activities and slides
Alien DNA Project
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2
Week 4: Non-Mendelian Genetics & Punnett Squares - PART 2
Nearpod activities and slides
Alien DNA Project
Quiz
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Lecture/discussion/teaching slides are broken up with Nearpod Interactive Slides to keep learners engaged and having fun. Homework is optional. Flexible deadlines.
Parental Guidance
Please monitor your learners use of scissors or other tools used during labs/projects. "Sexual reproduction" will be referred to for some content, such as when genetics/punnett squares are taught.
CK12.org: accounts will not be required, reading is optional.
Youtube videos: links will be embedded in Nearpod or the Outschool classroom.
Nearpod: learners do not need to make an account. We will use Nearpod during each class for interactive features.
Google Doc: used to access supply list
Google Form: used for quizzes
Pre-Requisites
none
Supply List
*Sem 2 SUPPLIES* Doing the hands-on portion of the labs is not required, however it will definitely make the class more fun for learners! Often you can make substitutions for some items (or only do a portion of the lab) if it is difficult to get some of these items. I usually strive to do labs that only require items commonly found around the home. Turning in your assignments: you can take a picture(s) of your labs/activities and either upload them to the classroom (under the appropriate week’s post), or send it to me privately through Outschool in a message. Weeks 1 & 2: Foldable: printer paper to print pdf paper, scissors, glue Weeks 3 & 4: Alien Genetics Project: printer paper to print pdf, a coin, colored pencils, drawing paper (printer paper is fine) Weeks 5 & 6: Strawberry DNA Lab: 3 Strawberries, cutting board, knife, rubbing alcohol, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup of water, 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid (for hand-washing dishes), small bowl and small glass, cheesecloth or coffee filter, funnel, resealable plastic sandwich bag, toothpick Weeks 7 & 8: DNA Model Project: We will be creating a 3-D model of DNA. Some learners like to use candy, others like to use origami or other non-edible items (like craft supplies). You will need a longer candy/item to create the “ribbon” part of the DNA, and 4 different colored candies to create the “ladder” part of the DNA. More info will be provided in the week 4 post and you will have 2 weeks to finish the project on your own time. You can start researching ideas online now if you would like. Weeks 9 & 10: Science Bingo: printer paper to print pdf, coins or other small items to use as “markers” on your bingo card as you play Weeks 11 & 12: 3-Domains Cut and Paste activity: printer paper to print pdf, glue, scissors Weeks 13 & 14: Paper, pencil, camera to take pics of items around your home that are related to the lesson Weeks 15 & 16: none
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
ck12.org, Youtube videos, Nearpod, Google Docs, Google Forms
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Florida State University
I have a BS degree in Nutrition and Food Science (pre-med track) from Florida State University. After working as a pharmaceutical sales representative, I later became a certified middle school science teacher and taught middle school science in the Florida public school system for 5 years. I have been an online teacher since 2018. I'm also a "hybrid-homeschool" momma :)
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