Redacción científica y comunicación ecológica
En este curso en línea de 8 semanas, los estudiantes construirán portafolios de comunicación científica a través de reflexiones de lectura reflexivas, basadas en contenido de ecología integrada y escritura detallada, con la guía atenta de su instructor.
Qué está incluido
16 reuniones en vivo
13 horas 20 minutos horas presencialesTareas
1-2 horas por semana. Student learning objective will be assessed through: -Weekly assignments (both homework and in-class) -Capstone projectsCertificado de finalización
The Certificate of Completion is also a cumulative assessment of learner progress throughout the course and will be accompanied with teacher notes.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - B2+
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
Welcome to Science Writing for Young Naturalists! This 8-week course is an exciting journey of learning, discovering, and creative expression in the ecological realm. Students will be invited to an inclusive space where we integrate ecosystem science concepts with narrative, science writing fundamentals. Learners will become more confident in their communications skills and critical reasoning. Each week is carefully curated to scaffold upon each other - so that learning material is introduced, practiced, refined and integrated into a capstone project. This learning is accomplished through engaging class activities, aligned and meaningful homework, and inspiring content. Every week begins with an ecology concept class. In these sessions, I use a combination of slides, audio and video clips, active discussion prompts and mini-writing sessions to engage learners and reinforce concepts. The second session in each week invites students to write, write, write! Through a series of bite-sized, captivating writing (essays, articles, poems, book passages) and intentionally designed writing prompts - students become professional writers and also connect with each other through facilitated dialogue. As each student builds their own writing portfolio each week, confidence grows. The course culminates with student portfolio presentations and gives learners the opportunity to practice public speaking skills.
Metas de aprendizaje
Critical thinking and reasoningEnvironmental communications and science writing
Programa de estudios
Estándares
Alineado con Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)16 Lecciones
más de 8 semanasLección 1:
Human dimensions of ecology
Lesson one introduces students to our course structure and establishes a fundamental understanding of ecology frameworks and science writing so that learners have a clear map for the journey ahead. We accomplish this through slides, class discussion, and mini-free write sessions. 50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Connecting personal experience to science writing
Lesson two begins to weave the broader course thread between understanding ecology and becoming environmental communicators as students embark on a class filled with short readings and writing responses led by the instructor. We use examples quality nature writing. 50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Habitat and ecology
Lesson three introduces the concept of habitat as it relates to ecosystems. We explore basic habitat concepts, such as climate, soil, plant communities, and keystone species through slides, class-discussion, and mini-free write sessions. 50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Exploring voice and theme in science writing
Lesson four explores the literary concepts of voice and theme. Learners are introduced to well-known writers who use voice in their environmental writing and then practice identifying and cultivating their own personal voice. We use examples of quality nature writing. 50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Otros detalles
Lista de útiles escolares
-Arts materials for drawing and collage making, including: paper, markers, crayons, paint, old magazine, scissors, and glue -Blank notebook and pen for journaling
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Fuentes
We will use age-appropriate articles, essays, book passages, and poems from sources such as: National Geographic, Springer Nature, Mary Oliver, and both Caldecott and Newbery award winning litereature for young adults.
Se unió el January, 2025
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Hello!
My name is Amy Kousch and my passion is to empower young learners to become confident environmental writers, researchers, and practitioners.
My experience as a nature-based, agroecology educator spans a robust portfolio of public presentations, guest teacher intensives, conference proceedings, community demonstrations, university instruction, and online teaching. More importantly, however, I have over two decades of experience in weaving writing instruction with science, soil, and ecological teaching for young learners from infants to teens.
Students and parents often provide feedback that names my down-to-earth connection building, enthusiasm, and generous, servant-leadership teaching style.
I have been growing, studying, teaching about and learning from plants for twenty years as a trained medicinal plant specialist (B.A. English, B.S. Natural Resources, M.S. Agricultural Sciences, current PhD student, plant sciences).
In addition to my professional experience as a plant and soil reseacher, I am also a trained writing and literature teacher and a communications specialist. My most transformational education role was when I served as a licensed, therapeutic, writing teacher for E/BD high-school students in a large city and pursued graduate studies in Special Education. I honor the student experience as paramount to success and weave guided instruction with quality mentor guidance.
I have a ten-year old son and a huge, fluffy dog named Tuggboat. We love to explore the mountains, grow plants, play sports, make art, cook and bake with fresh ingredients, and eat with friends (including Tugg)!Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
41 US$
semanalmente2 x por semana, 8 semanas
50 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 14-18
5-12 alumnos por clase
