PLEASE NOTE:
- The auto-graded version of the course is not offered by semester.
- This course is designed for a 180-day implementation period.
- Please contact us for the materials list for this course.
Primary Grade: Kindergarten
Grade Range: Kindergarten
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.25 Credits (contains 45 lessons)
Full Year: 0.5 Credits (contains 90 lessons)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Science K introduces emerging learners to the knowledge and skills that will help them discover and understand the natural world around them. In this course, students learn to formulate questions, to predict, and to investigate. They use basic scientific tools, such as a magnifying glass, a ruler, and a thermometer, to make observations and draw on those observations to communicate their findings. They learn to use their five senses as observational tools as well. They deploy their observational skills to describe animals and plants, their basic needs for survival, and their environments. Students discover the effect of sunlight on Earth's surfaces and the difference between sun and shade. Students explore weather types, weather patterns, and seasonal changes. They also examine the characteristics of force, including the difference between a push and a pull. This course includes a digital Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.
COURSE TOPICS
- Explore and Discover
- Basic Needs
- Environmental Factors
- Plant and Animal Impacts
- Sunlight's Effects
- Weather Factors
- Weather Patterns
- Position and Motion
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.