Science Time - Middle School Life Science Pt 5: World's Tiniest Organisms
In this 5 week life science course, students will have the opportunity to investigate some of the world's tiniest and most unique organisms: Viruses, Bacteria and Protists.
Thrive Virtual Academy by Patch Kulp
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What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given periodic readings, videos to watch and review sheets. Students will complete an investigative or creative research study (about 2 pages). Students will be given weekly note sheets to encourage intentional note taking and on task thinking.Assessment
Student will be assessed informally through question and answer periods, note sheets, and a final project.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this 5 week course, students will have the unique opportunity to investigate some of the world's tiniest organisms: Viruses, Bacteria and Protists. We will focus on a few key parts of these organisms: Structure, function and impact to human health. First, when we analyze the structure of viruses, bacteria and protists, we will look at key parts, differences amongst each and take a look at many images from a microscope! Second, we will discuss how each of these organisms multiplies, changes size, gets nutrients and ultimately acts in the world around us. Finally, we will conclude by looking at how each of these organisms uniquely impact human health. We will discuss common viral diseases, bacterial diseases and diseases caused by protists. Also, we will look at the science tied to those organisms (COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, etc.). At the conclusion of this course, students will have a strong understanding of the various types of microorganisms that we deal with everyday... Without even knowing it! This class will be structured in a similar manner as the previous 4 parts of my middle school life science series. Each class will open with a question and answer and informal questioning period to review and discuss previous learned material. Then, we will dive into new concepts for the day through various mechanisms of learning as we look at pictures, watch videos, read text and listen to important definition and vocabulary words. Finally, class will conclude with a brief summary of the day and schedule for material moving forward. During the 5th week of this class, students will have the opportunity to complete their own, investigative or creative research study analyzing a disease of their choice. Course Schedule: Week 1: Viruses - Structure, Function and Impact to Human Health Week 2: Bacteria - Structure, Function and Impact to Human Health Week 3: Protists - Structure, Function and Impact to Human Health Week 4: Specific infectious diseases - COVID-19, Ebola, Influenza, etc. Week 5: Application of concepts - investigative or creative research study analyzing a disease of their choice.
Learning Goals
Students will build a strong understanding of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria and protists.
Students will create an impactful connection between biological concepts and the world around them.
Students will sharpen research and presentation skills.
Standards:
MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this course, we will be speaking about the appropriate medical aspects of the coronavirus including: Structure, function and impact to human health.
Supply List
Students will be given a weekly note sheet that they can either print out or download onto their computer to use during class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
None
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Utah Teaching Certificate in Science
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Science from University of Utah
Master's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Brigham Young University
Hi learners and parents!
I currently am a credentialed teacher in Washington State and hold my endorsements in biology (5-12), health (K-12) and fitness (K-12).
I currently teach AP Biology, honors biology, anatomy and physiology and health science.
Last year, I taught biology, environmental science, health, physics and P.E. to middle and high school students.
I hold my Masters Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in life sciences and health.
I received my Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from Whitworth University. I completed 1,250 clinical hours working with medical doctors, physicians assistants and physical therapists in physical therapy clinics, collegiate, semi-professional and high school athletic training rooms, emergency rooms and urgent cares.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 68 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-9 learners per class
