Week 1
Lesson 1
🔬Week 1 Intro. to Biology (Life Science)
This class explains the 4 pillars of biology, evolution, genetics, homeostasis. There are sometimes more pillars but these are the common ones. We will also touch briefly on metabolism, cell theory, the 5 kingdoms of living things, and bacteria. A welcome video by avatar Dr. Einstein is included. Estimated learning time is approximately 30-45 minutes which includes viewing the video, completing the worksheets and the gamified activity.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
🌎Week 2: The Origin of Earth
The Origin of Earth is explained starting with the "explosion" of Earth's origin not to be confused with the "Big Bang Theory" although the Big Bang Theory explains more of how the universe came to exist. The approximate time when Earth had its first life form. The timeline of when humans and dinosaurs first existed on Earth. What we can do to protect our wonderful planet Earth by discussing conservation briefly. Video, study sheet, nearpod quiz rounds out a great class.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
🐈Week 3: Animal Intelligence
This class video explains how animal intelligence is compiled by using our own intelligence as a yardstick for measuring the intelligence of animals. Areas covered are the intelligence of animals starting from the least to the most intelligent in comparison to humans. The discussion of some of the unique behaviors of some of these animals and how brain size isn't the only determining factor of intelligence. This segment ends with what we can learn from animals behaviors. Worksheets/game included
Lesson 4
🎁BONUS VIDEO! - "Peculiar Beavers"
Learn how interesting this animal is. Dr. Ruth learned so much making this video and wanted to share it with her students. Did you know that beavers are super intelligent and have peculiar living spaces?!
Video Length: 4 minutes (no study sheet or quiz)
 Week 4
Lesson 5
🔎Week 4: Quantum Physics - Brief Overview
Brief Overview on Quantum Physics. What exactly is it and how does it apply to our world? In this video, you will learn what quantum physics is and how it differs from the standard model of physics. The student will learn the basics of quantum mechanics and learn about Schrodinger's cat. This class will help budding scientists to learn to think the "quantum" way. Worksheets and game quiz included.
 Week 5
Lesson 6
💻Week 5: STEM
Let's finish by learning about STEM!
This last class will also touch on how anyone of any age can benefit from learning about science, technology, engineering, and math by taking a few classes or independent research in these areas and keeping our minds creative and up-to-date about these things even if we do not get a degree in a STEM major. STEM jobs will be discussed.
Video, study guide, and a fun nearpod quiz rounds up this great ending class of the series.