Learners will greatly enjoy this pod style classroom.  We will meet daily for an hour and fifteen minutes with the same group of learners each day and cover 5th and 6th grade items.  This is a great option for homeschooling families!
    
In this semester long course, we will learn about different aspects of ELA, Science, Geography, Writing, and World Language curriculums.  We will have a discussion based on the daily topic through a shared screen presentation. Students will be able to work on hands-on projects and have completed work that can be used in a learning portfolio.  Unit will end with a Kahoot game and quiz.

We will begin class with a homeroom type format of sharing and guided discussions. There will be a break halfway through class for any snacks, stretching, or any brain breaks.

The following format will be followed for each class.
9:30-11AM EST
9:30 - 9:35 Homeroom
9:35 - 10:15AM Class
10:15 - 10:20 Brain Break
10:20 - 10:55AM Class
10:55 - 11AM Wrap up & Social Time

Tuesday:  States and World Geography / World Geography and World History  - Learners will be provided with a worksheet to use and track information learned each week.
We will learn/discuss the following topics using a nearpod link:
Regional Civilizations
The Age of Encounter
Continent and Countries of Europe
The Age of Revolutions
The Modern World
Continent and Countries of Australia/Oceania

Wednesday: Science Class.  
Weeks 1 & 2: Bacteria - What is it and why is it important? Lesson and Experiment/Assignment
Week 3 & 4: Plants Biology & Experiment/Assignment
Weeks 5 & 6: Animal Biology & Experiment/Assignment
Week 7: Review and Kahoot or Jeopardy Assessment

Thursday: Introduction to Spanish. Vocabulary and Activities in class.
Spelling and Vocabulary weekly - Writing Prompts every other week

Mrs. Cristina will be available for any individual assistance at an agreed time with the parent and student through the classroom, as often as needed.

This is an inclusive class in which students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work develop a way for your learner to participate in a way that they are able.