The Story of the Universe 2: Matter Matters (Full Science Curriculum Gr. 1-3)
Through the context of an engaging story about the universe and its origins, students learn how matter came from stars and makes up everything around us.
Kim Musolff
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4.9
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What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Some activities may not be completed during the live class. Students will be expected to finish the activity in order to share it at our next meeting. Some homework is highly encouraged to solidify concepts learned in class.Assessment
Through journaling and discussion, students are monitored for understanding as we progress through the unit. The science journal will be a record of what we learned this semester.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
In this interactive science course, appropriate for Grades 1-3, students become thoughtful scientists as they explore the origins and workings of the universe. Through interactive slideshows, videos, books, and simple experiments, students learn how the Big Bang led to the creation of our planet Earth. First, students review The Story of the Universe, which is a big-picture look at our universe. They learn how stars created the very first atoms, which are the basis for all matter we see around us. Finally, students explore matter in its many states, and culminate with a project to design their own futuristic invention. This class may be taken as a STAND-ALONE class, but when put together with all 4 classes, they create a full 36-week curriculum in science! Classes may be taken in any order, but here is the suggested path: PART 1: The Beginning PART 2 (THIS CLASS): Matter Matters PART 3: Our Solar System PART 4: Earth's Beginnings ************* FALL 2023 ************* WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION What is The Story of the Universe? What are stars? What is the smallest thing?? Activities: The Story of the Universe; Close-Up Observations WEEK 2: ATOMS What are atoms? How do they build things around us? Activities: Atom Model; Lego Atoms WEEK 3: MATTER & SOLIDS What is matter? What are the states of matter? Activities: Matter Scavenger Hunt; Ice on a String WEEK 4: LIQUIDS What makes something a liquid? Activities: Racing Liquids; Drops on a Penny; Floating Egg WEEK 5: GASES & STRANGE LIQUIDS What are gases like? Can something be both a solid and a liquid? Activities: Air is All Around; Lava Lamp; Flubber & Slime WEEK 6: STATES OF MATTER What are all the states of matter? What are properties of different material? Activities: States of Matter Atoms; Mad Hatter WEEK 7: PROPERTIES OF MATTER What do material properties tell us? How are they useful? Activities: Melting Candy; Feel the Heat WEEK 8: USING PROPERTIES TO BUILD How do properties of matter help us build things? Activities: Paper Houses; Mud Cities WEEK 9: INVENTIONS What is something you would invent for the future? What properties do the materials of your invention have? Activities: Inventions of the Future; The Story of the Universe Review EXPERIMENTS: Upon enrollment, parents will receive a detailed list of supplies and preparation necessary for classes. Most of the experiments can be done by students alone, however there are a few where students deal with hot water or ovens and should be supervised. These lessons will be highlighted in the pdf provided. ********************************************** FULL HOMESCHOOLING CURRICULUM ********************************************** This course may be taken alone, but is also part of a full homeschooling curriculum I offer on Outschool for grades 2-3. If you're interested check out my Outschool schedule or this pdf of my full 2023-24 school year classes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qHHoWIdIQ5Edc2ryy5HPe3FZWOhxnRh/view?usp=sharing
Learning Goals
After completing this class, students will be able to:
-Explain that all matter is made from atoms
-Name the 3 states of matter
-Discuss the properties of matter
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide a PDF of science journal pages and detailed supply lists upon enrollment. Students will mostly need some common items for experiments. I have listed these materials below Common kitchen items, like vinegar, baking soda, plastic bottles, food coloring, aluminum foil, bowls, spoons, etc. Common office supplies, such as a ruler, paper, pencil, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Air is All Around You
What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew?
What is the World Made of?
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a Colorado certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I have taught homeschoolers, as well as students in public & private schools. I have been teaching science on Outschool for over 3 years. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly or $265 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
4-8 learners per class
