Montessori Culture Club: Exploring the Layers of the Soil
In this multi day class, learners will have the opportunity to discover what makes up the layers of the soil through a series of engaging, student centered activities.
Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(312)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Projects will be started in class together, but can be completed independently outside of the meeting.Assessment
Teacher observations along with occasional questions will serve as formative assessment during this class.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this multi day class, your student will have the opportunity to learn about the many layers of the soil and deepen their understanding through a variety of engaging activities. Before instruction begins, we’ll take a few minutes to do introductions, a brief icebreaker and review some simple class rules. Then the fun begins! I will be screen sharing my materials via document camera so learners can have a more genuine and realistic experience of learning about the layers of the soil, which includes humus/leaf litter, topsoil, subsoil, parent material and bedrock. At some points I will use a Canva presentation in a screen share capacity only with photos and short video clips. Your learners will be able to create visual and edible representations of the layers of the soil in each class meeting. In the first lesson, we will create a paper model of the layers for follow up work. In our second meeting, we will do part of an experiment to examine the composition of a soil sample from our yard or outdoor area. At the end of the 2nd class we will be able to make and eat a mini model of layers of the soil with some delicious ingredients! I hope your learners will join me for this fascinating and yummy exploration of the layers of Earth’s soil! See you in the classroom!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the various layers of the soil through a series of stimulating, student centered activities.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The canva presentation tool will be used for display purposes in the class, and an account is not required for families or learners. I will only be using this resource in a screen share capacity.
Parental guidance is recommended for use of scissors when cutting paper for the layers of the soil model.
Supply List
Learners will need the following: Strips of construction paper ( green, tan, brown and black) Markers Tape or glue Clear plastic cup Chocolate and Butterscotch chips Oreo cookies Chocolate pudding Vanilla pudding Coconut flakes ( with one drop of green food coloring mixed in) Gummy worm (optional) Plastic baggie Spoon Black Sharpie
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
5.0
312reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Denison University
Hello! I am so excited to teach your kiddos on Outschool! I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching over 20 years. I also have a specialty Montessori certificate in grades 1-3, and a TESOL certification credential. For nine years I specialized as a learning Title I learning support teacher with a focus in reading and writing in the language arts curriculum with 5-9 year olds. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade in a Montessori classroom. I love helping children learn to read by teaching the fundamental skills of early reading, grammar and writing. I also teach many cultures themed lessons for learners where we can enjoy exploring topics of our planet and space together!
I love to help children learn and be successful in the classroom through fun and engaging activities. I like to make classes challenging and rewarding for students, and I have a very student centered approach, which is aligned with the Montessori teaching philosophy. I think of myself as a guide, who always strives to meet children at their instructional level.
Outside of teaching, I am a mother of adult boy/girl twins. My husband and I have a senior rescue terrier named Sandy and we love to go for long walks. I also enjoy living a very healthy lifestyle which includes walking, hiking, yoga, running and enjoying nature whenever possible!
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I hope to see your child in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-6 learners per class
