Waldorf Science Butterfly Research and Report
In this four-week course, we will research the beautiful butterfly, learn about the life cycle and migration of the butterfly, and learn how to write a report.
Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Students may need to do some research and report writing outside of class time.Progress Report
Ms. Jodi will give a progress report to parents after the course is completed.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Welcome to Ms. Jodi's Library! In this class, we will deeply enter into the study and research of Butterfly. Students will find the behaviors, habitats, life cycles, and adaptations that make the butterfly unique. Research will be teacher-led in the classroom and students may then chose the specific butterfly that they would like to research and report on. Once we have our research, we will then begin the amazing task of using our research to write a report of our own. We will discuss the structure of a report and how to write a good introduction and conclusion. Students should be comfortable with writing sentences for this class, as there will not be individual writing support during class unless there is only one learner in the class. You may schedule an individual writing support class in addition to this class if you feel your child needs help writing the report. This class is best for grades 4-7 learners.
Learning Goals
Report structureParagraph writing
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Research and Introductions
~Create a research template
~Read "A Place for Butterflies" by Melissa Stewart
~Brainstorm butterfly students would like to research
~Talk about Introduction/Topic Sentence
~Start Main Lesson Page 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Structure of Report and Conclusions
~Discuss Structure of Report and Conclusion
~Read "Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery" by Meeg Pincus
~Research time in class
~Main Lesson Page 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Drawing and Writing
~Read "Butterfly Fever" by Lori Haskins
~Drawing time for your butterfly of choice
~Report writing time 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading and Sharing reports
~Read "Monarch Butterfly" by Gail Gibbons
~Report Sharing 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be given access to my Epic library with parent permission in order to find books to research the butterfly of their choice. I will include instructions on accessing my Epic library (it's free and no personal information shared) in the classroom the first week of class. This is not required as students may also use books from home to do their research, if you prefer. Students will need access to Epic or their books for our second class research time together. We will also use Britannica.com for specific specie research.
Supply List
Sketchpad 9x12 Colored pencils
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I use my Epic Library classroom for all books that we use in this class.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
M.A. Linguistics (IP)
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling and Library Science
Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified
I worked for six years as a Waldorf school (K-12) librarian working closely with all class teachers. I am an expert in choosing developmentally appropriate reading and curriculum material for all students. I am also a reading coach, private reading tutor, and ESL teacher. I love teaching children to read and love to see their immense excitement with their successes! I teach kindy-high school students from all around the world. I work with students at all levels, struggling to gifted. My expertise includes finding what makes kids successful so that they want to keep learning.Reviews
Live Group Course
$120
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-7 learners per class
