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Middle School Science (Q3): Fun With Nearpod, Labs, & Projects (Animals/Humans)

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Stephanie Newton, BSc
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
In this fun, interactive class, we will go through Q3 of Middle School Comp Science! This quarter covers life science topics: taxonomy, animals, and human anatomy & physiology (body systems) - featuring the "Blood Lab"!

Class experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
8 lessons//8 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Animal Behavior
Nearpod slides and activities Pet Behavior Show and Tell Animal Behavior Storyboard (Comic Strip) Weekly quiz
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Invertebrates
Nearpod slides and activities Invertebrate Crossword and Matching Weekly quiz
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Vertebrates
Nearpod slides and activities Vertebrate Foldable Human Body Systems Webquest, Parts 1 & 2 Weekly quiz
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Human Body Intro & Nervous System
Nearpod slides and activities Nervous System Pictionary Human Body Systems Webquest, Part 3 Weekly quiz
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Cardiovascular System
Nearpod slides Heart Rate Lab Blood Lab Human Body Systems Webquest, Part 4 Weekly quiz
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Respiratory & Digestive Systems
Nearpod slides and activities Lung Lab Oxygen's Journey Storyboard (comic strip) Digestive System Crossword Human Body Systems Webquest, Parts 5 & 6 Weekly quiz
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Skeletal & Muscular Systems
Nearpod slides and activities Label the Skeleton Virtual Activity Label the Muscles Bingo Human Body Systems Webquest, Parts 7 & 8 Weekly quiz
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Misc Systems and Systems Review
Endocrine, Integumentary, Excretory, Lymphatic/Immune, Reproductive Systems, System Review Nearpod slides and activities Human Body Dice Game Virtual Brain Games Body Systems Pictionary Weekly quiz
This class is taught in English.
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 create their own animal using the various characteristics of different animals, differentiate the structure and function of invertebrates/vertebrates, identify the structure and function of the various systems of the human body. After this course learners will be fully prepared to continue on to my 4th quarter 7th grade curriculum if you so choose.
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 since been an online teacher since 2018. I'm also a "hybrid-homeschool" momma :)
Homework Offered
Homework assignments/projects are optional. See each week in the syllabus for more details.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
During class, learners will be continually assessed for understanding using Nearpod activity slides. Learners have the option of doing projects/assignments after class. I will grade any work that is turned in.
Grades Offered
I will send a grade/feedback for all assignments turned in. Contact me if you would like for me to calculate a cumulative grade. Because homework is optional, grades will be calculated based on work turned in.
Lecture/discussion/teaching slides are broken up with Nearpod Interactive Slides to keep learners engaged and having fun. Homework is optional. Flexible deadlines.
*Q3 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. 


Week 1: 

Pet Behavior Show and Tell: paper, pencil, camera, your pet (if you have one)

Animal Behavior Storyboard: printer paper to print pdf, or use a graphic design program of your choice to create your storyboard


Week 2: 

Invertebrates Worksheet: printer paper to print pdf, colored pencils for matching


Week 3: 

Vertebrate Foldable: copy/construction/cardstock paper, colored pencils

Human Body Webquest Project: This is an ongoing project that will be due at the end of week 7. Supplies: printer paper to print 10-page pdf (or upload the pdf to a graphic design program of your choice), colored pencils


Week 4: 

Pictionary: drawing paper, colored pencils

Continue Human Body Webquest


Week 5: 

Blood Lab: 
Plasma: corn syrup (enough to fill up half of a standard water bottle)
Red blood cells: red cinnamon candies 
Platelets: round nonpareils/sprinkles  
White blood cells: mini marshmallows (about 10)
Plastic water bottle
Red food coloring, if no red candies available

If you are not able to locate some of these specific candies, be creative and find something else to use as a substitute. If you can't find any red candies, I would suggest a few drops of red food coloring.

*hint: keep your corn syrup bottle for week 6!

Continue Human Body Webquest


Week 6: 

*parental help will be necessary for safety reasons in this week’s lab

Lung Lab: sturdy disposable bottle (examples: 20 oz gatorade bottle, corn syrup bottle from week 5, sturdy water bottle), 2 medium-size balloons (other sizes may be ok, too), scissors/box cutter, tape (electrical tape, duct tape, packing tape, or even standard clear tape in a pinch), a parent to help with cutting the bottle

Oxygen’s Journey Storyboard: printer paper to print pdf, colored pencils, or a graphic design program to create your storyboard

Continue Human Body Webquest


Week 7: 

Label the Muscles: printer paper to print pdf

Science Bingo: printer paper to print pdf

Finish Human Body Webquest


Week 8: 

Human Body Dice Game: printer paper to print pdf’s, glue or tape, scissors
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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 certain animal species or the reproductive systems are discussed. 

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
ck12.org, Youtube videos, Nearpod (no accounts need to be created), Google docs, Google Form
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
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Hello, welcome to my "classroom" :). My classes are listed below, but first...a little about me! 

I am a certified middle school science teacher and taught for 5 years in the public school classroom. My educational background is in... 
Group Class

$19

weekly or $152 for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min

Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-8 learners per class

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