This course will not disappoint your learner!!  We are going to have a blast learning about science!  This course is quarter 4 of 4 quarters that encompass 5th grade science.  Learners can take this course to meet their 5th grade science standards and/or use it as a supplement to their current 5th grade comprehensive science curriculum.  *COURSES CAN BE TAKEN IN ANY ORDER

The lesson will include presentations, videos, handouts, doodle notes, hands-on learning activities and labs/experiments!  The activities will appeal to all learner styles!  It is crucial to foster a love for science in learners so they want to continue developing their science skills for middle school and high school.  Science matters and your learner will begin to enjoy science or grow their love of science with this course!

Unit 1:  Structure of Living Things (Weeks 1-2)
1.  Organs & Body Systems 
2.  Understanding the Human Body & How it Works to Stay Cool

Unit 2:  Plant & Animal Adaptations  (Weeks 3-5)
3. What is Adaptation?
4.  Adaptations of Life on Land and in Water?
5.  Bird Beak Adaptations Lab

Unit 3:  Changes in Environments & Engineering Process (Weeks 6-8)
6. Environmental Changes and Their Effects on Organisms
7.  Opposable Thumbs Lab Activity
8.  Egg Drop Challenge - Engineering Process




Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have or schedule requests.  I look forward to having your learner in class!