Outdoor Learning: Self Paced Homeschool Earth Science, Math, Art, & Engineering
An introduction to earth science, including moon and sun relationships and characteristics, this class brings together science, art, math, writing, engineering, and wellness in nature. Backyard or park, any natural setting will do!
Mrs. Scott Licensed Teacher Bachelor's of Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(32)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. This class is packed with hands-on activities and worksheets students can do to further explore concepts presented in mini-lesson videos.Assessment
Due to the targeted age range and hands-on learning nature of this course, I suggest assessment of this course be based on student demonstration of knowledge, rather than written assessment. When your student is able to successfully complete a project, it would be considered passing. Though not required, I would absolutely love to see photographs or videos of student activities to verify completion.Class Experience
Does your child like scavenger hunts, playing with mud, play dough, collecting rocks, and drawing? Forest schooling brings together science, art, math, writing, engineering, and wellness in nature. A holistic approach to learning, children will receive instruction and hands-on self-led learning opportunities. This self-paced format allows learners to work alongside parents as needed, and complete as many hands-on activities as quickly as they want! Short video lessons (3-5 minutes) will post weekly along with loads of hands-on activities and experiments throughout the course. Some weeks have multiple short videos but all weeks have multiple activities! Each unit of learning will encourage your learner to grow stronger in a variety of subjects to include science, art, writing, math, and engineering. Unit content overview below: Sun week 1: seasons mini lesson, sunny scavenger hunt & mapping activity Moon week 2: moon mini lesson & moon phase journaling Earth week 3: earth layers mini lesson and build earth model Water week 4: water properties mini lesson & ice play activities Water week 5: water cycle mini lesson & design a water resource for animals Water week 6: eutrophication mini lesson & runoff remediation engineering Rocks week 7: rock cycle mini lesson & start a rock collection Rocks week 8: rocks vs. minerals, start a naturalist journal, & make math rock soup! Student supplies: blank journal, clay (play dough or home-made), markers/paint, flashlight, ruler, old tupperware container, and other readily accessible supplies (string, cardboard, scrap paper, pencils, etc.) I am a licensed teacher, girl scout alumni, hiking enthusiast, and a mother. My teaching style is to give direction, and then watch children learn and grow on their own unique paths. You will find my video lessons to be brief and to the point, while direction for hands-on activity I've given will create hours of engagement in outdoor learning. I am patient, silly, and love to see students share their journey through photos or video to the classroom for a sense of community, if they wish.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an introductory understanding of relationships and characteristics pertaining to the sun, moon, and earth. They will utilize short video lessons and activity suggestions to inspire further hands-on exploration and self-led learning.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Sun
seasons mini lesson, sunny scavenger hunt & mapping activity Lesson 2:
Moon
moon mini lesson & moon phase journaling Lesson 3:
Earth composition
earth layers mini lesson and build earth model Lesson 4:
Water properties
water properties mini lesson & ice play activities Other Details
Supply List
Student supplies: blank journal, clay (play dough or home-made), ruler, old tupperware container, and other readily accessible supplies (scrap paper, pencils, etc.)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
NASA will be used for some source information as well as simulations and projects posted to the classroom.
Joined July, 2023
4.9
32reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
I am a licensed teacher, girl scout alumni, hiking enthusiast, and a mother. My teaching style is to give direction, and then watch children learn and grow on their own unique paths.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$8
weekly or $64 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 5-10
