This course is designed to introduce the following concepts: Earth, Weather, Cells, Solar System, Body Systems and More

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Week of September 9 - Scientific method
Week of September 16 - Earth's layers
Week of September 23 - Plate tectonics
Week of September 30 - Rock cycle

Week of October 7 - Weather patterns
Week of October 14 - Climate zones
Week of October 21 - Extreme weather events
Week of October 28 - Types of ecosystems

Week of November 4 - Food chains and webs
Week of November 11 - Biomes
Week of November 18 - Adaptations for survival
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off

Week of December 2 - Behavioral and physical adaptations
Week of December 9 - Structure and function of cells
Week of December 16  - Microorganisms and their roles
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - States of matter/changes in matter
Week of January 13 - Forces and types of motion
Week of January 20 - Forms of energy
Week of January 27 - Energy transformations

Week of February 3 - Planets, moons, and other celestial bodies
Week of February 10 - Earth's place in the solar system
Week of February 17 - Earth's rotation and revolution
Week of February 24 - Stars, galaxies, and beyond

Week of March 3 - The Respiratory System
Week of March 10 - The Cardiovascular System
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - The Digestive System	
Week of March 31 - The Skeletal System

Week of April 7 - Introduction to Plants
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) - Plant Reproduction
Week of April 21 - Seasonal Challenges in Plant
Week of April 28 - Kitchen Chemistry

Week of May 5  – Messy Science

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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.
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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.