Description
General Science Course Overview
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool science program, which offers live courses for middle and high school students.
This homeschool general science class introduces middle school students to the foundational ideas that prepare them for future science courses. Students participate in a live online general science class where they explore multiple scientific fields through discussion, experiments, and hands-on activities.
This middle school general science course is designed for students in grades 6–8 and helps build essential scientific thinking skills while introducing chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, physics, ecology, and the Scientific Method.
Students begin to practice experimental exploration through hands-on labs that deepen their understanding of the material. They learn how to record and analyze data, create graphs, and write lab reports.
This class gives students an excellent foundation for future science courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science.
Live Online Classes
The General Science class meets weekly for 90 minutes. The course runs for 30 weeks over one academic year.
All classes are recorded. If a student misses a class, it is important to watch the recording as soon as possible. Live participation is strongly encouraged so students can ask questions and take part in class discussions.
Students should save slides, take notes, ask questions, and participate in discussions. The more actively a student engages in class, the better they will understand the material.
Course Overview
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 6–8
- Prerequisites: None
- Format: Weekly live online classes with hands-on labs and activities
- Estimated Workload: 1–2 hours per week
Grade Levels
- 6–8
Discover General Science – A Hands-On Exploration for Middle Schoolers!
Prerequisites
- None
Textbook / Curriculum
- Exploring Creation with General Science 3rd edition (2nd edition is not acceptable)
Hands-on Learning Activities
Students will complete 15–20 experiments and activities throughout the year to help them connect with the material. Some labs are completed together in class, while others are discussed in class and completed independently afterward.
Course Outline
Fall Semester
- History of Science, Lab Reports
- Famous Scientists, Lab Process
- The Scientific Method
- Experimental Variables, Collecting and Interpreting Data
- Experimental Design and Types of Graphs
- Science and Technology, Historical Records
- Evaluating Historical Records and Dating
- Archaeology, Geology, and Paleontology
- Astronomy: Sun and Planets
- The Moon and Space
- Earth and its Layers; Weathering and Erosion
- Geology and The Fossil Record
- Weather
- Semester Wrap-Up
- Matter and Elements
Spring Semester
- Mixtures, Elements, and Bonding
- Physical and Chemical Changes, Acids and Bases
- Newton’s Laws
- Forces and Simple Machines
- Waves, Sound, and Light
- DNA
- Classifying Organisms
- Taxonomy
- Cells and Organelles
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Plant and Human Biology
- Marine Science
- Food Webs
- Symbiosis
- Semester Wrap-Up
Preparing for Future Science Courses
This course prepares students for more advanced science classes offered through MyFunScience, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online general science class?
Yes. Students attend weekly live online class sessions where the instructor explains concepts, answers questions, and guides students through experiments and activities.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This class is designed specifically for homeschool students who want a strong foundation in science before moving on to high school courses.
What topics are covered in this course?
Students explore multiple scientific fields including chemistry, biology, physics, ecology, and Earth science while learning the scientific method.
Do students complete labs and experiments?
Yes. Students complete hands-on labs and activities throughout the course to reinforce scientific concepts.
How much work is required each week?
Students should expect approximately 1–2 hours of work per week.
Estimated Workload
- 1–2 hours per week
