Discovering Everyday Science! (Flex)

Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.

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Welcome to "Discovering Everyday Science," an engaging exploration into everyday topics like weather, fossils, rocks and geology, research, adaptations, cells, genetics, and more!

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6

***This is a flex class and does not meet in person***

Topics by Week: 
Week 1 - How are fossils made?
Week 2 - What causes strange rock formations? 
Week 3 - Do some plants really 'eat' bugs?
Week 4 - Why do birds have so many crazy adaptations? 
Week 5 - Can we really bring back the woolly mammoth? 
Week 6 - Are there such things as zombies (a look at fungus)?

Structure of the Class: 
Each week this class will cover a different science and nature-based question. During class, students...

Students will increase their ability to ask scientific questions and make observations of natural phenomenon.

I have been a teacher for 6 years and a science specialist (I help other science teachers) for a year and a half. I love teaching students and helping them to discover answers to their scientific questions! Cultivating lifelong learning and curious individuals is my motivation for doing what I do!

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

a pen or pencil
a notebook or lined paper

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Quizlet
Nearpod
Youtube
Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Drive
Edpuzzle
Loom

This course covers evolution - In this course we will be covering changes in species over time and adaptations. 

*If you would like your student to skip certain weeks due to concern over the topic of the week, please message me and reach out with any questions. I am happy to help!

We will use various open-source and previewed videos, websites, and texts throughout this course. Due to the diversity of the topics each week, I will not be able to list them here, but I am happy to answer any questions about these. Any materials used will be vetted for age appropriateness.

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Victoria Laird, M.S.

New on Outschool

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)

Hi there! I'm an enthusiastic science teacher, committed to sparking curiosity and making learning enjoyable. From middle school to high school classrooms, even extending my reach to mentoring teachers in Utah, I've consistently striven to present...