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Science Course 3: 3rd Grade Science Course (Full Curriculum, NGSS)

Students will explore life, physical, earth and space sciences, as well as engineering concepts, aligned with NGSS standards. This interactive and hands-on course fosters curiosity and builds a strong foundation in 3rd grade science.
Stone Bridges Academy
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What's included

36 live meetings
24 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. There are a few lessons where we build or design in class, and then the experiment is done outside of class.
Progress Report
Student feedback will be given on a weekly basis.

Class Experience

US Grade 3
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In this course, we will explore animals, weather, climate, and cool experiments! Get ready for fun activities that make science super exciting as you learn about the world around you and build awesome 3rd grade science skills! 

Students will explore life, physical, earth and space sciences, as well as engineering concepts, aligned with NGSS standards. This interactive and hands-on course fosters curiosity and builds a strong foundation in third grade science and third grade STEM skills. 

We will learn about animal groups, fossils, habitats and environments. We will learn about plant life cycles and animal life cycles. We will learn about traits and inheritance. We will learn about advantages of some animals over others. We will learn about forces, interactions, gravity, static electricity, pushes and pulls. We will learn about climate and weather. We will learn how to build a bridge and then build one together. 

The class is structured with a balance of interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and engaging lessons.

My teaching style is dynamic and interactive, ensuring that young learners stay engaged and excited about science. I use a mix of games, colorful slides, short video clips, and discussions to make each lesson fun and easy to understand. Students will actively participate in discussions, share their ideas, and ask questions during the lessons. They'll also get plenty of opportunities to interact with me during our live sessions, where we'll work together on science activities and experiments designed to spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the topics covered.

This course is designed to be interactive, with students encouraged to share their observations and discoveries. Whether we're exploring the characteristics of animals or creating a shelter for a frog, learners will have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on way, making science both educational and enjoyable.

Some parental guidance may be needed for this age for hands-on experiments in class and outside of class. There are a few lessons where we build or design in class, and then the experiment is done outside of class, such as testing the effects of sun or charting the weather. Please check the syllabus for more information on specific activities. 

Any printable PDFs will be posted in the classroom on the Sunday before class. Students can print these PDFs and bring them to class. Alternatively, students may bring a paper and pencil to class to complete the in-class activities.

Required materials for the class include basic household supplies, such as tape, glue, markers, craft sticks, cardboard, toy cars, etc. A specific list of items to bring to class will be posted in the classroom posts at least one week before the next lesson. 

Students will not need to access any apps or websites outside of the Outschool classroom. Everything will be shared on screen through Zoom by the teacher.

Learning Goals

Understand Animal and Plant Life Cycles: Students will explore different animal groups, their habitats, and environmental interactions, as well as the life cycles of both plants and animals, understanding the stages of growth and development.
Investigate Traits and Inheritance: Students will learn about genetic traits and inheritance, exploring how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring and the advantages some animals have over others due to their genetic traits.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
5 Units
36 Lessons
over 36 Weeks
Unit 1: Life Sciences: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Lesson 1:
Animal Groups (3-LS2-1)
 This lesson uses the phenomenon of an enormous rookery of penguins to introduce the concept of animals living in groups. Students consider how animals live in groups, both large and small, by writing their ideas on sticky notes and sorting them on a chart or whiteboard. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Animal Groups (3-LS2-1)
 Students learn about animals living in groups, and identify animals in small and large groups. Students differentiate among animals that live on land, sea, and air, and they explore the interesting collective nouns used to describe certain groups. 

Students extend their learning by describing an animal that lives on its own and suggest a reason as to why. They are then challenged to describe the types of groups in which humans live. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Group Work (3-LS2-1)
 This lesson uses the phenomenon of a murmuration of starlings to introduce the focus of the lesson, which is why animals live or move in groups. An arresting image and mesmerizing video show an enormous flock of birds moving almost as a single organism. Students are asked to describe what they think is happening and offer a reason for their thinking. Students pantomime moving as the flock and also acting as a predator. 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Group Work (3-LS2-1)
 Students learn about more animals in groups and discuss why this behavior occurs. They modify ideas based on new information and research an animal to understand how group living aids survival, presenting their findings with evidence. Further, they explore vulnerabilities of separated animals and study ant colonies to validate the claim "There is safety in numbers!" 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
We have experience working with learners of all abilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ASD and more. Learners of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to join us in class. Please contact us for more information.
Parental Guidance
Some parental guidance may be needed for this age for hands-on experiments in class and outside of class. There are a few lessons where we build or design in class, and then the experiment is done outside of class, such as testing the effects of sun or charting the weather. Please check the syllabus for more information on specific activities. Any printable PDFs will be posted in the classroom on the Sunday before class. Students can print these PDFs and bring them to class. Alternatively, students may bring a paper and pencil to class to complete the in-class activities. Required materials for the class include basic household supplies, such as tape, glue, markers, craft sticks, cardboard, toy cars, etc. A specific list of items to bring to class will be posted in the classroom posts at least one week before the next lesson. Students will not need to access any apps or websites outside of the Outschool classroom. Everything will be shared on screen through Zoom by the teacher.
Pre-Requisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for this course.
Supply List
Some parental guidance may be needed for this age for hands-on experiments in class and outside of class. There are a few lessons where we build or design in class, and then the experiment is done outside of class, such as testing the effects of sun or charting the weather. Please check the syllabus for more information on specific activities. 

Any printable PDFs will be posted in the classroom on the Sunday before class. Students can print these PDFs and bring them to class. Alternatively, students may bring a paper and pencil to class to complete the in-class activities.

Required materials for the class include basic household supplies, such as tape, glue, markers, craft sticks, cardboard, toy cars, etc. A specific list of items to bring to class will be posted in the classroom posts at least one week before the next lesson. 

Students will not need to access any apps or websites outside of the Outschool classroom. Everything will be shared on screen through Zoom by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Next Generation Science Standards
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Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Lauren
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Ashley
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Elizabeth
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
Misses Dee
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mrs. Ordowski
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mrs. Zimmerman
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Nancy B
Master's Degree in Education from Framingham State University
Teacher Ashley
Master's Degree in Education from University of St Joseph’s
Ms. Elizabeth
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
Molly M
Master's Degree in Special Education from University of Southeastern Louisiana
Carrine Anderson
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Ms. Lauren
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Nancy B
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ECSU
Ms. Elizabeth
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Florida Gulf Coast University
Mrs. Ordowski
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Misses Dee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Misses Dee
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Ms. Ashley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
Molly M
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University
Carrine Anderson
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Buffalo State College
Teacher Lindsay
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
Misses Dee
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
Esther
This curriculum was developed by and used with the permission from Ms. Ashley, an SBA teacher. Ms. Ashley graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in both education and mathematics. Later, she went on to also earn a TESOL teacher’s certificate. She has taught over 10,000+ virtual classes in all subjects over several years on different platforms. She has 18+ years of tutoring/teaching experience, both virtual and in-person, as well as 16 years+ of experience as a volunteer teacher, tutor, and coach in schools and classrooms. In addition to teaching, Ms. Ashley is part of curriculum development and review team for an online ELA and math teaching/tutoring company, where she also serves as a Learning Partner and Academic Advisor for incoming students. Other related experience includes ELA and math tutoring the University of Connecticut Student Center, substitute teaching in the public school system and working for five years as a Financial Controller of a litigation support firm with offices across the United States. Ms. Ashley truly values each and every student, and she hopes to help them to find a love of learning.

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1x per week, 36 weeks
40 min

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Ages: 7-9
1-6 learners per class

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