Yes You Can Learn Middle School Science

Does your learner need a better way to study science? The goal of this course is to help grade schoolers build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of life, physical, earth, and space science as outlined in the standard middle school science curriculum. I will use an engaging lecture-discussion format to guide each session. Drawing and various notetaking techniques will be taught across the course to teach learners how to organization the complex science information they’re learning into study aids they can use to master the material – a skill that will help them excel as they continue to higher levels. This step is also added to each class to help students learn how to use neuroscience backed methods to study science more effectively. Additionally, each session will incorporate a multiple choice or fill in the blank question drill to improve test-taking skills for upcoming science tests and placement exams.  

Classes will be taught individually, and topics will not repeat from class to class. No prior knowledge is needed as this course is designed to teach the fundamentals and therefore build the middle school science learner’s knowledge from the very basic of principles. 

Schedule
Week of Sept 4 Lesson 1 – Atoms, Molecules, Periodic Table
Week of Sept 11 Lesson 2 – Matter and Chemical Formulas/Reactions
Week of Sept 18 Lesson 3 – Motion: Force, Velocity, Gravity
Week of Sept 25 Lesson 4 – Energy: Potential, Kinetic, Thermal
Week of Sept 2 Lesson 5 – Light, Sound, Electromagnetic Spectrum
Week of Sept 9 Lesson 6 – Electricity
Week of Sept 16 Lesson 7 – Cells
Week of Sept 23 Lesson 8 – Human Body: Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Skin
Week of Sept 30 Lesson 9 – Human Body Cont: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Immune
Week of Nov 6 Lesson 10 – Organs/Organ Systems 
Week of Nov 13 Lesson 11 – Organs/Organ Systems
Week of Nov 20 Lesson 12 – Genes, Punnett Square, Inheritance Patterns
Week of Nov 27 Lesson 13 – Illness, Disease, Disorders
Week of Dec 4 Lesson 14 – Botany
Week of Dec 11 Lesson 15 – Landforms, Biomes, Ecosystems, Plate Tectonics, Physical Maps
Week of Dec 18 Lesson 16 – Fossils
Week of Dec 25 Happy Holidays - No Class 
Week of Jan 1 Lesson 17 – Rocks, Weathering, Erosion
Week of Jan 8 Lesson 18 – Natural Resources
Week of Jan 15 Lesson 19 – Weather, Climate
Week of Jan 22 Lesson 20 – Planet, Sun, Moon
Week of Jan 29 Lesson 21 – Stars, Comets, Meteors, Black Holes