This is an introductory science course and is the basis for further study of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and other sciences.  This flex course involves the investigation of the structure and properties of matter, and the interrelationship of matter and energy in the physical world. Mathematical skills through pre-algebra are used in problem solving. Moderate workload can be expected through projects/assignments. The class will cover the following topics: What is matter, How are atoms and molecules related, How does particles behave in the states of matter, chemical and physical changes, elements, compounds, and mixtures, energy, temperature, and heat.  Lessons will include a warm up, direct instruction (video), individual/group, class discussion, and exit ticket.  Classes will be conducted via the outschool online platform.  I will be availabe by email and messaging through outschool.  Students will communicate with each other through the outschool platform only. This is a middle school science course.

Week 1
What is matter?
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 2
How are atoms and molecules related?
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 3
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 4
How does particles behaves in states of matter? Part I
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 5
How does particles behaves in states of matter? Part II
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit 

Week 6
Chemical and Physical Changes
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 7
Energy exists in different forms
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 8
Energy can change forms but it is never lost
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 9
Technology improves the ways people use energy
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 10
Temperature depends on particle movement
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 11
Energy flows from warmer to cooler objects
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Week 12
The transfer of energy as heat can be controlled
Lecture
Worksheet
Exit Ticket

Students will have an digital interactive notebook.