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Summit Science 1 (Independent Study)

Summit Science 1 (Independent Study)

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Students learn to perform experiments and record observations, and understand how scientists see the natural world. They germinate seeds to observe plant growth, and make a weather vane.

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Acting Like a Scientist

  • Learn how to use tools and equipment to measure distance in centimeters, mass in grams, volume in milliliters, and temperature in degrees Celsius.
  • Follow steps in the scientific process.
  • Compile data in tables, draw graphs, and interpret results.


Matterland

  • Identify matter as a solid, liquid, or gas.
  • Explain the properties of each type of matter.
  • Learn about the relative motion of molecules in each state.
  • Demonstrate that matter can change states by heating or cooling.
  • Become familiar with mixtures, solutions, and surface tension.


Everyday Weather

  • Understand what causes the seasons.
  • Construct a rain gauge and weather vane to measure weather conditions.
  • Use equipment to record observations on a weather calendar.
  • Learn about cloud formation, cloud type, precipitation, condensation, evaporation, and the water cycle.


Animal Classification

  • Classify major animal groups according to their identifying characteristics.
  • Study mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish.


Adaptations

  • Discover how animals use their characteristics to thrive in their environment.
  • Learn how to infer what animals eat from the shapes of their teeth.
  • Study animal defense and behavior.


Habitats

  • Learn to recognize plants and animals common to a variety of habitats.
  • Study food chains.
  • Learn about endangered plants and animals.
  • Read about John Muir’s tireless work to preserve the wilderness.


Oceans and Undersea Life

  • Discover the diversity and dangers of the oceans.
  • Explore tide pools and the depths.
  • Find out how waves and currents move.
  • Read about the life and major accomplishments of Jacques Cousteau.


Light Up Your Life

  • Explore how light behaves.
  • Investigate how light reflects off different surfaces.
  • Demonstrate how light travels in straight lines.
  • Classify objects according to how much light the objects transmit.
  • Learn about Thomas Edison’s life and his major achievements.


The Human Body

  • Become familiar with the major systems of the human body.
  • Learn about Elizabeth Blackwell’s determination to become the first woman to earn a medical degree.


Our Green World

  • Study the functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.
  • Examine fibrous and tap roots.
  • Observe stems transporting water from roots to leaves.
  • Dissect and germinate seeds.
  • Match fruits to seeds.
  • Learn that flowers turn into fruit.
  • Learn that chlorophyll is the substance that allows plants to manufacture food.

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Course Length 12 Months
Prerequisites N/A
Course Materials

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Course Start Date

Independent Study Courses

Courses can be started any day for independent study courses without a teacher. Full-year courses last 12 months and semester courses last 6 months.

 

Courses Taught by a K12 Teacher

Courses with a teacher have designated start dates throughout Fall and Spring. Full-year courses last 10 months and semester courses last 5 months. Courses are taught by teachers in K12 International Academy. For details on start dates, click here.

Teacher Assisted This course is available in two forms: taught by a teacher or designed for independent use. This teacher-supported course is taught through K12 International Academy. It is also available as independent study, where a parent will guide the course.
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Hardware and Browsers (Minimum Recommendations)

Windows OS

  • CPU: 1.8 GHz or faster processor (or equivalent)

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher

  • At this time our users are encouraged not to upgrade to Windows 10 or Edge (the new browser)

 

Mac OS

  • CPU: PowerPC G4 1 GHz or faster processor; Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor

  • RAM: 1GB of RAM

  • Browser: Firefox 10.0 versions or higher, Chrome 17.0 or higher (Safari is not supported!)

Using  Mobile Devices with the Online School

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Internet Connections

It is highly recommended that a broadband connection be used instead of dial up.

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