Science Foundations: Level 3 (FLEX)
The third level of a semester-long survey of beginning science concepts in the four areas of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth/Space Science.
Andrea Lucero-Watje
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(292)
What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be able to choose from a list of homework options for the week. Options may include simple experiments with household objects, further journaling ideas, or reading related books.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Do you have a young child interested in many branches of science? Rather than focusing on one specific theme or area of science, we will look at many different branches and will begin to see how they relate to each other. This class, the third level in the series, continues to cover beginning science concepts in the four areas of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Earth/Space Science.
The main methods of learning are through PowerPoint explanations, scientific demonstrations, and science journaling.
Schedule:
--Chemistry--
Week 1 - Air Pressure
--Air and the Earth's atmosphere.
Week 2 - A Deeper Look at Air
--The mixture of gases that make up air.
--Biology--
Week 3 - Food Chains and Adaptations
--Animals are particularly adapted to eat specific types of food.
Week 4 - Adaptations and Survival
--Plants and animals are particularly adapted to survive in particular environments.
--Physics--
Week 5 - Matter and Energy
--The difference between matter and energy.
--Earth and Space Science--
Week 6 - Biomes
--Weather, climate, and their effect on ecosystems.
Week 7 - Time
--Relating time to earth's turning.
Week 8 - Seasons
--Relating the seasons to earth's orbit around the sun.
The prerequisite for this class is Science Foundations: Level 1 and 2.
**Class Format**
This is a flexible schedule class with NO live meetings.
Monday
--Weekly Video Posted. Prerecorded instructional videos will be 6-10 minutes in length.
--Homework assignments posted. Homework is due Friday.
--Students create an entry in their science journal based on the video.
Wednesday
--Deadline to share science journal.
--Kahoot Trivia Quiz Game posted. This is a weekly game hosted on Kahoot - a free quiz website/app that does not require an extra account.
Friday
--Homework due. Students may choose from several options that may include an experiment, scavenger hunt, worksheet, book, or other small assignment.Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be keeping science notebooks as a record of what the students have learned. I will not require writing if the student is still struggling with that skill, but ask that they do make an entry of some sort even if that just means a drawing that you are able to help them label. Upon registration, please share any special considerations that would make it difficult for your child to fulfill this requirement.
Supply List
Notebook of choice to be used as a science journal. Please find a journal that plays to their unique needs and/or strengths. Past students have used art journals with blank pages, standard wide or college ruled spiral notebooks, and primary composition journals in which the top of the page is blank and the bottom has handwriting lined space. Each of these type of notebooks are widely available and generally cost $1-5. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please note: use of the same journal used for the level 1 and 2 class is encouraged!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2019
4.8
292reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have six years of experience teaching this material in a co-op/classroom setting and with my own children. I truly believe that young children are born scientists and hope to help enkindle that passion for continued scientific learning!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 4 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
