Welcome to Science Class! This class will have a new topic each week where we will explore science topics geared to kindergarten and first grade. We will learn and apply the scientific method to our topic of the week and conduct an experiment or investigation. Each week I will post a printable handout that students can use during class as we make observations, formulate a hypothesis, conduct an experiment or investigation, and draw a conclusion. On weeks that we have an experiment, I will demonstrate the experiment in class and post directions on how students (with parent supervision!) can complete the experiment at home, outside of class. It is not a problem if students do not have the handouts for class. They are always welcome to listen and participate by sharing ideas and answering questions. 

My favorite part of teaching is building relationships! I strive to create a positive, relaxed environment where we can learn and have fun. I do not require students to mute, but I will mute students if there is distracting background noise. It is helpful for students to know how to mute/unmute themselves. I encourage students to ask questions and participate! 
 
I offer a first and second grade science class as well if your child is at older end of the age range or is ready to go a little more indepth in our topics: https://outschool.com/classes/exploring-our-world-1st-and-2nd-grade-science-EpWHxJ8k

Here are our topics (This class runs year round, and material will repeat every 40 weeks) : 

FALL 2024 
Habitats
Week of August 19: Habitats- Arctic
Week of August 26: Habitats- Ocean
Week of September 2: Habitats- Forest
Week of September 9: Habitats- Desert
Week of September 16: Habitats- Rainforest 

Force and Motion
Week of September 23: Push & Pull
Week of September 30: Gravity & Magnets
Week of October 7: Simple Machines
Week of October 14: Fall Break- No classes this week
Week of October 21: Simple Machines

Earth Science
Week of October 28: Rocks & Soil
Week of November 4: Space

All About!
Week of November 11: All About Insects and Spiders
Week of November 18: All About Turtles
Week of November 25:  No class this week (Thanksgiving Break)
Week of December 2: All About Butterflies
Week of December 9: All About Frogs
Week of December 16: All About Reindeer  
Week of December 23: Winter Break- No class this week
Week of December 30: Winter Break- No class this week

SPRING 2025
Week of January 6: All About Penguins 
Week of January 13 : What is a Scientist?
Week of January 20: 5 Senses- Hearing & Smell
Week of January 27: 5 Senses- Taste & Touch
Week of February 3: 5 Senses- Sight & Apple Lab
Week of February 10: Making Observations
Week of February 17: Solids, Liquids, & Gases
Week of February 24: Solids, Liquids, & Gases

Weather
Week of March 3: Weather
Week of March 10: Spring Break- No class this week
Week of March 17: Weather
Week of March 24 : Seasons

Living Things
Week of March 31: Living & Nonliving
Week of April 7: Animals- Reptiles & Birds
Week of April 14: Animals- Fish & Amphibians
Week of April 21: Earth Day and Natural Resources 
Week of April 28: Animals- Mammals & Invertebrates
Week of May 5: Nocturnal Animals
Week of May 12: Hibernation, Migration & Adaptation
Week of May 19: Animal Needs
Week of May 26: All About Whales

This class runs year round, and material will repeat every 40 weeks.