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Scientific American Discussion Club

Completed by 84 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Practice critical reading and thinking while learning about current science in this ongoing discussion group!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(825 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
1-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Learners will need to read the articles and take notes on their own time between meetings.

Class Experience

In this ongoing class, learners will read and discuss articles from the current issue of the Scientific American. While learning about the newest advances in science, students will practice critical thinking and discussion with peers.  

Learners will practice:

- Reading critically 
- Analyzing information
- Critical thinking 

The instructor will guide the group discussion, presenting discussion questions, additional background information and encouraging respectful participation. This is a highly interactive class. 

Each week, the group will select from two articles that they would like to cover. All articles will be prescreened by the instructor to assure age-appropriate content. 


Lessons do not build on each other. Learners may join at any time.

Other Details

Supply List
Learners will need their own subscription to Scientific American. Both print and digital versions are available.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Scientific American magazine

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2019
4.9
825reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
Arwen has a masters of science in space studies and undergraduate degrees in agricultural ecology, and natural resource management. She has been teaching science for over a decade. 

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