$16
weeklyor $160 for 10 classes
The Elements of Life
New class
Ages 7-11
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(877 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
3-9 learners per class
45 min
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each week I provide a review worksheet to give learners a chance to think back on the lesson and recall information learned. Most weeks also have an additional optional activity that will involve drawing or analyzing drawings of different molecules or element cycles.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
I like to call the elements of the periodic table the ingredients for everything that exists. Everything is built out of elements. But which elements? Why do different elements do different things? In this class, learners will study the specific elements needed by all living things. These elements are carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. Why are these elements found in every living thing, from humans to plants to bacteria? That's what we will find out in this class! Classes give learners a chance to practice their listening skills, write basic notes, and ask and answer questions about chemistry. I will present the lesson with a slideshow, and I will point out important information.
Learning Goals
Learners will understand that elements are the substances everything is made of.Learners will know the six elements needed for all living things.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
What are chemical elements?
This lesson is an introduction to the rest of the course. Topics studied will include:
~ Definition of elements
~ The names of the six elements needed by all living things
~ Atoms are the smallest pieces of elements
~ The names and locations of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms 45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Elements, Molecules, and Chemical Energy
Learners will understand the nature of molecules. Topics studied will include:
~ How molecules form by sharing electrons
~ Chemical energy and where it comes from
~ Our bodies need chemical energy to carry out functions
~ Draw a molecule of table salt and understand the chemical energy in this molecule 45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Carbon
Learners will focus on the unique properties of carbon and why it is necessary for life. Specific topics include:
~ Draw an atom of carbon
~ Properties of carbon atoms including its ability to form many important molecules
~ Carbon in sugars, lipids, proteins, and DNA
~ Carbon is reused by living things in the carbon cycle 45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Oxygen
Learners will understand why oxygen is required for all living things by doing the following:
~ Draw an atom of oxygen
~ Study properties of oxygen, including its reactivity
~ Learn how different life forms get their needed oxygen
~ Understand that cellular respiration gives us energy for daily activities 45 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Learning Needs
Guided notes available upon request for any learners with unique learning needs. I use a mixture of lecture/verbal communication, written notes, and diagrams and drawings to illustrate ideas.
Supply List
Learners will need paper and a pencil for each class session. Optional homework assignments can be printed and handwritten or typed. Some optional assignments will need blank paper and colors.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University
I have taught homeschool students for more than 22 years. While I have experience teaching all subject areas, I have specialized in math and science for the last 8 years. I've been teaching chemistry classes on Outschool since 2021. In that time I've developed strategies for teaching online, and I've tailored my classes to answer the general questions learners often have regarding chemistry. I keep up-do-date on advancements and discoveries in chemistry by reading science journals. I pride myself on working hard to make sure learners have an enjoyable learning experience and remember the valuable information taught in the class.Reviews
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