What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
๐ฌIn this 3-day camp, learners will uncover the mysteries of three science topics in a fun, unique, and engaging way! ๐Students will learn about tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, while they learn about the 6 kingdoms of life! They will then learn about the complexity of the human eye, discover the cause of color blindness, all while mastering the levels of organization, from cells to organ systems. We then end our camp with a Christmas themed lesson featuring the 12 Days of Christmas song! Students will learn about the birds from that song and how those birds are each unique because of their adaptations. This camp is interactive, fun, and unique! Student Outcomes: โ Develop a genuine curiosity and love for science while having fun. โ Gain confidence in understanding scientific ideas.
Learning Goals
Learn about color blindness and the parts of the eye and differentiate between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Learn about the seemingly indestructible tardigrades while learning which of the six kingdoms of life they belong to.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Tardigrades
We will learn about tardigrades and the six kingdoms of life and identify which kingdoms these moss piglets belong to
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Color Blindness, Cells to Organism
We will learn about color blindness, parts of the eye, and the levels of biological organization
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
12 Days of Christmas
We will learn about adaptations and biodiversity while learning about the 78 birds features in the 12 Days of Christmas song
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Mrs. Mortimore is a certified teacher with a Bachelors degree in Biology and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She has taught science for over 8 years to all ages.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$59
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class