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Science 6: Earth Science (Summer Class)

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Ages 11-14
Live Group Course
In this 6-week summer class, join us twice a week for lively lessons where we will take a deep dive into earth science.
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:
(58 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
3-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Evaluation will be done the last week of this session and students will present their inquiry-based project to the class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Students will participate in hands-on learning that reinforces core science topics from the Next Generation Science Standards through fun activities designed to make learning enjoyable and memorable. Classes are designed to help students improve and reinforce their science skills while having fun.  The unit culminates with a design-engineering project in which students come up with a creative way to help humans and countries manage natural resources. Each week session will have a specific focus as described below.

In this summer session, students will explore the Earth and its processes, and develop models to describe the flow of energy and the cycling of Earth’s materials. They will infer how the rock and water cycles contribute to the changing Earth. After understanding the major Earth systems, students will consider how humans play into the changing Earth.

Week 1
Topic: Our Earth
In this lesson, students will explore Earth as a constantly changing place. They will read about the flow of energy on Earth and consider how this energy powers the Earth's cycles. Students will then analyze a series of images to answer the question: "What are the visible changes we can see on the surface of Earth that result from the flows of energy and material cycles on the planet?"

Week 2
Topic: The Rock Cycle
In this lesson, students will explore Earth as a constantly changing place. They will read about the flow of energy on Earth and consider how this energy powers the Earth's cycles. Students will then analyze a series of images to answer the question: "What are the visible changes we can see on the surface of Earth that result from the flows of energy and material cycles on the planet?"

Week 3
Topic: The Water Cycle
In this lesson, students will develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems, considering how energy from the sun and the force of gravity drive these processes. Students will explore how the processes of the water cycle are visible in their everyday lives.

Week 4
Topic: Human Impact on Earth
In this lesson, students will develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems, considering how energy from the sun and the force of gravity drive these processes. Students will explore how the processes of the water cycle are visible in their everyday lives.

Week 5
Topic: Design- Engineering Challenge
Students will apply their knowledge of energy to a final design-engineering project.

Week 6
Unit Assessment and Gallery Share
Students will wrap up the unit with an assessment targeting students’ ability to think critically about the material.

Learning Goals

NGSS alignment:
 MS-ESS2-1- Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. 

MS-ESS2-4- Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.

MS-ESS3-1- Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.

Other Details

Supply List
The material for the lesson will be posted prior to the start of class. Students may need to print a few handouts throughout this section.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Joined May, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Patrina Aaron
California Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Alan King
Teachers within this section have taught +5 years in a classroom setting, remote setting, and homeschool setting. Teachers have certification of teaching practice.

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