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Middle School Physical Science Year Long Curriculum

In this weekly ongoing course, learners will build a strong, foundational understanding of all things physical science in an engaging, project based classroom designed to encourage and empower all.
Patch Kulp M. Ed
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What's included

38 live meetings
28 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be sent optional videos to watch to strengthen understanding of concepts.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Hi Learners and Parents! 

In this full year physical science course, learners will enter a journey through the natural world. This journey will be feature engaging learning material in the form or text, images, and videos, hands-on projects to reinforce concepts and empower students to take learning into their own hands, and ultimately encourage a love of science and curiosity! 

I believe strongly that science is meant to be taught in the learners hands. Therefore, this physical science class will provide your learner the unique opportunity to engage in science in a way that they both understand and ENJOY! Science is meant to be fun! 

Schedule for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025: 

8/19 Week 1: Molecules and Atoms
8/26 Week 2: Periodic Table
9/2 Week 3: Atomic Mass, Number, and Isotopes
9/9 Week 4: Ions, Acids, and Bases
9/16 Week 5: Compounds and Ionic Bonding
9/23 Week 6: Covalent, and Hydrogen Bonding
9/30 Week 7: Chemical Reactions and Enzymes
10/7 Week 8: Chemical Reaction Balance
10/14 Week 9: Thermal Energy
10/21 Week 10: Force Introduction
10/28 Week 11: Force and Interactions
11/4 Week 12: Motion Introduction
11/11 Week 13: Newton's Laws of Motion
11/18 Week 14 Acceleration

11/25 Thanksgiving Break

12/2 Week 15 Momentum 
12/9 Week 16 Kinetic Energy
12/16 Week 17 Potential Energy

12/23 Winter Break
12/30 Winter Break

1/6 Week 18 Levers
1/13 Week 19 Mechanical Advantage and Range of Motion
1/20 Week 20 Levers in the Human Body
1/27 Week 21 Simple machines mechanical advantage application
2/3 Week 22 Magnets
2/10 Week 23 Light and Wave Properties
2/17 Week 24: Electricity 
2/24 Week 25 Electromagnetic Radiation
3/3 Week 26 Electric vs Gas Combustion Motors
3/10 Week 27: Design your engine and car
3/17 Week 28 Sound Waves
3/24 Week 29: The unique properties of water
3/31 Week 30: The role of water in living organisms

4/7 Spring Break

4/14 Week 31 States of water and the water cycle
4/20 Week 32 Water conservation and sustainability 
4/28 Week 33 Chemistry Project: Design your own atom
5/5 Week 34 Physics Project 1: Build a machine for speed - engine and car design
5/12 Week 35 Physics Project 2: Build a machine for force - catapult project


Since this is an ongoing class, students may join at any week and jump into the material.
Learning Goals
Students will develop a strong understanding of various physical science principles, using NGSS standards as a guide.
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Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
38 Lessons
over 38 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Molecules and Atoms
 Introduction to the fundamental building blocks of matter, covering the structure and properties of atoms and molecules. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Periodic Table
 Exploration of the periodic table, including how elements are organized and the significance of their arrangement. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Periodic Table
 Exploration of the periodic table, including how elements are organized and the significance of their arrangement. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Atomic Mass, Number, and Isotopes
 Detailed study of atomic mass, atomic number, and isotopes, with a focus on their importance in identifying elements. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
None.
Supply List
Students will be sent weekly note sheets and project instructions to help keep information organized.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
Hi learners and parents! 
I currently am a credentialed teacher in Washington State and hold my endorsements in biology (5-12), health (K-12) and fitness (K-12). 
I currently teach AP Biology, honors biology, anatomy and physiology and health science. 
Last year, I taught biology, environmental science, health, physics and P.E. to middle and high school students. 
I hold my Masters Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in life sciences and health.
I received my Bachelors Degree in the field of Sports Medicine from Whitworth University. I completed 1,250 clinical hours working with medical doctors, physicians assistants and physical therapists in physical therapy clinics, collegiate, semi-professional and high school athletic training rooms, emergency rooms and urgent cares.

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weekly or $760 for 38 classes
1x per week, 38 weeks
45 min

Completed by 157 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-17 learners per class

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