Science Course 5: 5th Grade Science Course (Full Curriculum, NGSS)
What's included
36 live meetings
24 in-class hoursProjects
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 5
Try this class for just $5 with coupon code BRIDGTRYSCI5 In this course, we will explore animals, Earth, space, stars, and cool experiments! Get ready for fun activities that make science super exciting as you learn about the world around you and build awesome 5th 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 fifth grade science and fifth grade STEM skills. 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
Life Sciences: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems: Students will understand how organisms obtain and use matter and energy to grow and maintain themselves, and how matter and energy flow in ecosystems.
Physical Sciences: Structure and Properties of Matter: Students will learn to identify and describe the properties and states of matter, and understand how temperature and pressure affect these properties.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)5 Units
36 Lessons
over 36 WeeksUnit 1: Life Sciences: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
Lesson 1:
Energy for Living Things (5-PS3-1)
Students explore the reasons why animals need to eat, and the different sources of food that animals access. Because some animals eat plants and some animals eat other animals, a food chain can be constructed to show how the energy in the food is passed from one animal to the next. Students consider the specific position and role of plants in the food chain. They work in groups, and individually, to model a food chain in different ways.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Plant Matters (5-LS1-1)
This lesson has an intriguing phenomenon as its starting point: seeds sprouting and growing on a bed of hydrogel beads, which visibly shrink as the seeds sprout and grow. Students undertake a thorough investigation into the materials that plants require for growth. Students make and record observations of several trials over an extended time period. They read about a famous historical experiment on plant growth, and analyze the data recorded from it.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Plant Matters (5-LS1-1)
Students use the information they have gained, and observations they have made in the lesson, to write three pieces of evidence to support a statement about where plants get the materials they need to grow. Students extend their learning by considering how air plants (plants that do not grow in soil) grow, and by considering what would be needed to grow plants on the moon.
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Nature's Recyclers (5-LS2-1)
Students observe and discuss a rotting fruit, and suggest what the strange substances that appear on the fruit could be. They then undertake their own real-life investigation to observe and record the fruit-rotting process for themselves. Students learn that all living things are composed of matter that moves from one organism in a food chain to the next.
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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Connecticut Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Master's Degree in Education from University of St Joseph’s
Master's Degree in History from SUNY-Albany
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Oklahoma City University
Bachelor's Degree from Texas Woman's University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from ECSU
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Connecticut
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY-Albany
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Buffalo State College
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Education from Fort Hayes State University
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Westervelt Business College - Completed with Honors
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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Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $504 for 36 classes1x per week, 36 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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