Semester Class: Middle School Exploring Science (Grades 6-8)
This is a Multi day Middle School Science Class to cover all important State Standards
Ms.Karen, M.Ed (Curriculum & Instruction)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
18 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Assignments in Google Forms and Projects will be assigned according to the Topics.Assessment
Informal and Formal AssessmentsClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
There will be a total of 18 Meetings in 9 Weeks, 2 meetings per week.. The topics will be covered in all areas of Science which includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science. I will be using Google Slides, Videos, Lectures, White Board and Projects to teach Lessons. In this Class, students will study all the important Science Concepts required for the Middle school students to prepare for High school science courses. This is a Semester long course and covers important State Standards from middle level science courses.Students may also join in between to attend certain topics which they consider they need tutoring for. All Sessions will be interactive and students will also get to participate in Quizzes and other Online Assessments. Students will be allowed to also raise hand and ask questions for better clarity. I am a Certified Science Teacher for Texas, Virginia and South Carolina, still working in a Public School in Texas. This class will help students strengthen their conceptual knowledge in Science and prepare them better for high school science. I will teach each topic during one Meeting and provide notes and videos for the topic so that students can practice at home. The Schedule for the Meetings is provided below: Meeting 1: Atoms and Molecules Meeting 2: Matter and Chemical Reactions Meeting 3: Periodic Table Meeting 4: Acids and Bases Meeting 5: Energy \Meeting 6: Motion Meeting 7: Organization in the Human Body Meeting 8: Cells Meeting 9: Human Body Systems Part 1 (Digestive, Respiratory and Circulatory System) Meeting 10: Human Body Systems Part 2 (Nervous and Integumentary System) Meeting 11: Genetics (Inheritance and Reproduction) Meeting 12: Punnett Square Meeting 13: Adaptations and Natural Selection Meeting 14: Ecosystems and Biomes Meeting 15: Classification of Rocks Meeting 16: Plate Tectonics Meeting 17: Exploring the Solar System Meeting 18: Catastrophic Events
Learning Goals
Students will learn Chemistry concepts in the first two weeks which focus mainly on atomic structure, basics of periodic table, matter.
Important concepts dealing with motion and energy will be taught in the third week. Four weeks are allotted for biology concepts. Concepts which centers around cell, human body systems, genetics and ecology. In the last two weeks, students will bve learning important concepts and astronomy. All concepts aligned to the State Standards.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Atoms and Molecules
My lesson is about the history of atom and the scientists that led to the dsicovery of atomic theory. It also talks about the proton, electron and neutron, its location and charge. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Matter and Chemical Reactions
This lesson is about how atoms are related to matter. It also talks about physical and chemical changes and indicators of a chemical reaction. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Periodic Table
This lesson is about understanding the periods and groups i the periodic table. Students will be able to create and label their onw periodic table. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Acids and Bases
This lesson is about distinguishing the properties of acids and bases through different examples. Students will be able tomcomplete a virtual lab on the pH of the solutions. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
I encourage students to take Notes and hence would like them to have Journal for this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will be using websites within Outschool.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from American College of Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Mysore
I am a veteran teacher with 30+ years of experience teaching Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology to High School Students and General Science to Middle School students. I hold a BS Degree in Zoology, Botany and Chemistry and a Masters in Curriculum and Instructions. I am Certified to Teach in South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. I believe that every child should be given an opportunity to learn by using differentiated strategies. I give multiple opportunities to students to become successful in their learning. During my leisure time, I like to draw, paint and also do a little bit of gardening. Reviews
Live Group Course
$380
for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
40 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-5 learners per class
