Science Explorers 1St Grade- Year Long (Ongoing)
Students will meet twice weekly in this ongoing class to learn about science topics. All classes are based on 1st Grade Next Generation Science Standards. Each week we will cover a different topic.
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekAssessment
Informal assessment will happen in the classroom through discussions, activities, and class participation.Class Experience
Students will meet twice weekly in this ongoing class to learn about science topics. All classes are based on 1st Grade Next Generation Science Standards. Each week we will cover a different topic. Join this class to learn, discuss, and participate in fun, hands-on interactive learning. Handouts will be posted in the classroom weekly. 🔴 Schedule as Follows 🔴 Week of October 8 : Topic: Living and Non-Living Week of October 15 : Topic: Parts of a Plant Week of October 22 : Topic: Plant Life Cycle Week of October 29: Topic: Needs of a Plant Week of November 5: Topic: Comparing Plants and Animals Week of November 12 : Topic: Animal - Needs Week of November 19: Topic: Animal - Habitats Week of November 26: Topic: Animals - Grow and Change Week of December 3 : Topic: Natural Resources & Man-Made Resources Week of December 10: Topic: The Water Cycle Week of December 17: Topic: Earth - Caring for our Planet Week of December 24: Topic: NO CLASS THiS WEEK Week of January 7: Topic: Solids, Liquid, and Gas Week of January 14: Topic: Water & Matter Week of January 21: Topic: Sun & Heat Week of January 28: Topic: Light & Shadows Week of February 4: Topic: Moon Week of February 11: Topic: Moon Craters Week of February 18: Topic: Moon Phases Week of February 25: Topic: Day & Night Week of March 3: Topic: Simple Machines - Pulleys Week of March 10: Topic: Simple Machines - Levers Week of March 17: Topic: Incline Planes Week of March 24: Topic: Wheels Week of March 31: NO CLASS Week of April 7: Topic: Simple Machines Week of April 14: Topic: Simple Machines Week of April 21: Topic: Force - Push & Pull Week of April 28: Topic: Magnets Week of May 5: Topic: The Five Senses Week of May 12: Topic: STEM Project Week of May 19: Topic: STEM Project Week of May 26: Topic: STEM Project *** SUMMER CLUB *** Dates to follow: June - August 2024 Informal assessment will happen during the lessons with discussion, class activities, and participation.
Learning Goals
All classes are developed based on Next Generation Science Standards.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parent supervision will be required when using scissors.
Supply List
A supply list will be posted in the classroom each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Hello! My name is Amy.
I am so happy to see that you are interested in my class.
Let me tell you a bit about me:
I am so excited about online learning and teaching. My passions encompass education, communications, and technology! Of course, you can read all about me in my Teacher Profile, but here is a little to get you started:
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👩🏻🎓My Educational Background and Expertise👩🏻🎓
💫 Licensed teacher in the State of Minnesota
💫 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (specialized in Birth to Grade 3) & Elementary Education (K-6)
💫 MEd. Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
💫 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
💫Graduate Level: Information and Communication Technology
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🌎 Work & Life Experience 🌎
18 Years of Classroom Experience
🔸11 years in Early Childhood Settings (Prek & Kindergarten)
🔸7 years in Public Education (Kindergarten & 6th Grade)
🔸Afterschool Engineering Club Teacher
🔸Owner and Director of STEAM Summer Enrichment Program for Elementary Aged Students
🔸Credentialed Online Teacher since 2011
🔸Completed over 5,000 one-to-one ESL Online Classes
🔸TESOL
🔸Child Care Director Credential
🔸Approved Trainer for Adult Education Topics since 2013
🔸3 Years & Counting Homeschooling Mom
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Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-10 learners per class
