Learners will be introduced to basic science concepts such as the five senses, weather and seasons, plants and animals and More  
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Weekly Breakdown 
Week of September 9 - Overview of science
Week of September 16 - Tools scientists use and asking questions
Week of September 23 – Sight and hearing
Week of September 30 - Touch, Taste, and Smell

Week of October 7 - Exploring the world through our senses
Week of October 14 – Types of weather
Week of October 21 – Seasons and changes in the environment
Week of October 28 - Clothing and activities for different seasons

Week of November 4 - Parts of a plant
Week of November 11 - Plant life cycle
Week of November 18 - How plants grow
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - Different types of animals

Week of December 2 - Basic needs of animals
Week of December 9 - Habitats and homes
Week of December 16 - Characteristics of living things
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - Sorting living and non-living things
Week of January 13 - Exploring landforms
Week of January 20 – Bodies of water
Week of January 27 - Mapping activities

Week of February 3 – Earth's rotation
Week of February 10 - Day and night cycle
Week of February 17 - Observing the sky
Week of February 24- Phases of the moon

Week of March 3- Basic constellations
Week of March 10- Simple stargazing activities
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24- Rocks
Week of March 31 - Soil

Week of April 7- Fossil
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) – Kitchen Chemistry
Week of April 21– Messy Science
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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:
August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  
Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.