Semester-Long Science: Physics, Biology, Earth (GED Aligned)
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Current sessions and weeks are listed below. General Info: This class is ongoing but set up as a semester long content class, meaning we will cover a full year of content topics in the given weeks listed. Continue reading for all the info you need. There are 21 weeks of content. To know what week we are on or how many weeks are left, please check the scheduled meetings listed in the session. The closer you are to 21 meetings, the closer you are to the start. Hop in, join in any week, and...
I have been a certified teacher for almost 8 years. I have two Master's degrees, one in education, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and seeing students grow. I have taught in the classroom and for the largest charter in the US, and I have learned various methods of teaching. I have worked with all types of learning styles, so I am more than qualified to teach this class.
Homework Offered
There will be weekly homework to go with the lessons we have covered.Assessments Offered
I offer weekly assessments most weeks in the folder for your student to take on the topics we covered. Students who want to test their knowledge of the content can take these and submit to be added into their grade. Most of the time, answer pages are also linked in there as well, but in the case there is none, submit for grading.Grades Offered
Grades will be provided via request but require students to submit weekly work to be graded and then averaged at the end for an overall grade. Please let me know the week you enter class if you wish to have a grade, and I will keep track of progress throughout the class.
You will need random supplies throughout the section. I will post an updated list of supplies at the start of class and remind you each week what will be needed for the following week. This class is hands on. Here is the supply list which you will also get once class begins. SUPPLIES Week 2 – Chemical Reactions Supply List 1st experiment Supplies • 1 Egg • 1 Cup or Glass (large enough to hold your egg and vinegar) • Vinegar (distilled or apple cider will work) 2nd Experiment Supplies • Empty water or soda bottle (cut top off) - 16oz Bottle is Recommended • An extra cup (needs to be normal size drinking cup) • Large bowl • Large tray or pan to go UNDER the bowl • Spoon to stir • Towel or paper towels • Measuring cups and spoons (1 Cup and 1 Tablespoon) • Hydrogen Peroxide (1 Cup or MORE) • Dry Yeast (can be found online or at the store) THIS IS NEEDED - You need 3 TABLESPOONS at least. • Dish soap of any kind • Average Temp Water - NOT COLD • Food color (OPTIONAL - any color and you can use two) Week 4 - Energy Thermal Energy Experiment • Ice (any kind works and you can keep in freezer until experiment time) • Two bowls • Latex Balloon (large is fine) • Empty water bottle - Needs to be thinner plastic. This won't work with think water bottles. • Water (we will put hot water in one and ice water in the other when we do the experiment at the end of class) Week 5 - Waves Light Experiment Supplies • Clear glass • Water in another container • Small plate or saucer • Penny Sound Experiment Supplies • Clear glass • Water in another container (they can use the same from the previous experiment) • Plastic straw • Scissors Week 6 – Electricity Static Experiment Supplies • Salt • Pepper • Plastic Spoon Week 10 – Organs Part 1 Heart Experiment Supplies (HOME ONLY) • 3 Bottles with lids • Water (Approx. 32 oz or a quart) • Playdough or clay (any color or kind) • 4 straws with bendable sections • Red food dye (optional) 1 lid needs 1 hole in the middle and another lid needs 2 holes in it or a larger hole. Use a nail and hammer to create these. Have parents help you. That is the easiest way. The holes must be large enough for the straw to fit. Week 11 – Organs Part 2 Lung Experiment Supplies • Empty water bottle (do not use a thick bottle – we have to cut the bottle so thinner is better) • Two regular balloons (larger is better – do not get the small balloons) • Scissors Week 14 – Plants Planting Supplies • Jars or containers for your plants (mason jars work well for this- but something with a drain hole in the bottom is better) • Soil (You can get this at a store or from your yard - the better the soil the better they will grow) • Spoon (or something to dig with and put dirt into your containers) • Seeds (choose from the following) o Calendula (flower) o Marigold (flower) o Morning Glory (flower) o Radish (vegetable) o Carrot (vegetable but needs deeper potting containers) o Onion (vegetable) o Parsley (herb) o Basil (herb) o Mint (herb) Week 16 – Rocks, Weathering, Erosion Erosion Experiment • Jar with lid or bottle • Bowl • 2 Peppermints or hard candies • 2 M&Ms or Skittles • 2 Gummy Candies of some kind • Water Students will also be able to show and talk about any rocks or gemstones they have collected. We will do this at the end of class. Week 17 – Fossils Students will also be able to show and talk about any fossils they have collected. We will do this at the end of class. There is no experiment but they should bring things related that they want to show. Week 19 - Weather and Climate Snow Storm in a Jar • Jar with a lid • Baby Oil (Full large bottle – enough to fill your jar ¾ full of oil) • Water • White paint • Alka Seltzer TABLET (for bigger jars, get two of these)
My name is Savannah. I am married to a wonderful guy, and recently became a new mom to a beautiful little girl. I enjoy family and friends, and I love to travel. I have traveled to over 20 countries and love experiencing the world. First off, I...
Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 1530 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-18 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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