This class will have a new topic each week where we will explore science topics geared to kindergarten and first grade. We will learn and apply the scientific method to our topic of the week and conduct an experiment or investigation. Each week I will post a printable handout that students can use during class as we make observations, formulate a hypothesis, conduct an experiment or investigation, and draw a conclusion. On weeks that we have an experiment, I will demonstrate the experiment in class and post directions on how students (with parent supervision!) can complete the experiment at home, outside of class. It is not a problem if students do not have the handouts for class. They are always welcome to listen and participate by sharing ideas and answering questions.
My favorite part of teaching is building relationships! I strive to create a positive, relaxed environment where we can learn and have fun. I do not require students to mute, but I will mute students if there is distracting background noise.
It is helpful for students to know how to mute/unmute themselves. I encourage students to ask questions and participate!
I offer a first and second grade science class as well if your child is at older end of the age range or is ready to go a little more indepth in our topics: https://outschool.com/classes/exploring-our-world-1st-and-2nd-grade-science-EpWHxJ8k
Here are our topics (This class runs year round, and material will repeat every 40 weeks) :
SUMMER 2024
Living Things
Week of June 3: Living & Nonliving
Week of June 10: Animals- Reptiles & Birds
Week of June 17: Animals- Fish & Amphibians
Week of June 24: No class this week
Week of July 1: No class this week
Week of July 8: Animals- Mammals & Invertebrates
Week of July 15: Nocturnal Animals
Week of July 22: Hibernation, Migration & Adaptation
Week of July 29: Animal Needs Week of
August 5: All About Whales
Week of August 12: All About Apples
FALL 2024 *New Schedule Starts*
Habitats
Week of August 19: Habitats- Arctic
Week of August 26: Habitats- Ocean
Week of September 2: Habitats- Forest
Week of September 9: Habitats- Desert
Week of September 16: Habitats- Rainforest
Force and Motion
Week of September 23: Push & Pull
Week of September 30: Gravity & Magnets
Week of October 7: Simple Machines
Week of October 14: Simple Machines
Week of October 21: All About Pumpkins
Earth Science
Week of October 28: Rocks & Soil
Week of November 4: Space All About!
Week of November 11: All About Insects and Spiders
Week of November 18: All About Turtles
Week of November 25: All About Turkeys
Week of December 2: All About Butterflies
Week of December 9: All About Frogs
Week of December 16: All About Reindeer
Week of December 23: No class this week
Week of December 30: No class this week
SPRING 2025
Week of January 6: All About Penguins
Week of January 13 : What is a Scientist?
Week of January 20: 5 Senses- Hearing & Smell
Week of January 27: 5 Senses- Taste & Touch
Week of February 3: 5 Senses- Sight & Apple Lab
Week of February 10: Making Observations
Week of February 17: Solids, Liquids, & Gases
Week of February 24: Solids, Liquids, & Gases
Weather
Week of March 3: Weather
Week of March 10: No class this week (Spring Break)
Week of March 17: Weather
Week of March 24 : Seasons Living Things
Week of March 31: Living & Nonliving
Week of April 7: Animals- Reptiles & Birds
Week of April 14: Animals- Fish & Amphibians
Week of April 21: Earth Day and Natural Resources
Week of April 28: Animals- Mammals & Invertebrates
Week of May 5: Nocturnal Animals
Week of May 12: Hibernation, Migration & Adaptation
Week of May 19: Animal Needs Week of
May 26: All About Whales
This class runs year round, and material will repeat every 40 weeks.