Students will learn scientific process and procedures through the content typically taught in the first semester of 4th and 5th grade. Strands include Nature of Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science.

I taught 5th grade science in the largest public school system in my state for 17 years. During that time I attended intense science training programs led by Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, and i3Laser through the Smithsonian Institution/Department of Education.  I was honored as Teacher of the Year on my campus and a finalist for the District Teacher of the Year. After 17 years, I moved from the classroom to become a STEM instructional coach, supporting teachers across the district in the STEM content areas, and finally as a math and science instructional coach, leading professional development and supporting teachers and students at low performing campuses. I retired from the school district in 2021, and now I am blesses to focus on instilling the love of science in students without the requirements of state and district assessments. In my classes, students will learn and love science; they will not learn to pass science tests!

宿題が提供されます
Some weeks will have short assignments for students to complete individually, typically requiring no more than 30 minutes. There will be a final semester project based on student choice from a product menu to summarize learning in the course.
授業以外に週あたり 0 - 1 時間の学習が期待されます
評価が提供されます
Formative assessment will be embedded throughout the course through a variety of games and activities. Parents will be provided with a written report at the end of the course.
成績が提供されます
Students and parents will be provided a teacher created, rubric based assessment at the end of the course.

This class will follow best practices guidelines as set forth by the National Science Teacher's Association and Next Generation Science Standards.