Short Summary
Class Information
Availability
This online course is available at any time. Students may complete the course at their own pace and advance to the next level of learning.
Description
This Fourth Grade Science course provides framework for students to construct an explanation of how structures support growth, behavior, and survival in both plants and animals. Students analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of stability and change in ancient organisms and environments. Students plan and carry out an investigation to gather evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electrical currents. Students analyze data and construct explanations for how the Sun and Earth interact.
Neurodivergency Specializations and Accommodations
Onfire Learning online self-paced student-led courses for students with ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, dyslexia, auditory processing disorders, and autism offer tailored accommodations:
• ADHD: Flexible schedules, chunked content, interactive activities, frequent breaks, and visual schedules.
• Gifted: Advanced curriculum, independent projects, enrichment programs, and differentiated instruction.
• Anxiety: Stress reduction techniques, supportive communication, flexible deadlines, and a calm learning environment.
• Dyslexia: Text-to-speech tools, dyslexia-friendly fonts, visual aids, and extended time.
• Auditory Processing: Captioned videos, transcripts, visual instructions, and quiet spaces.
• Autism: Structured learning, social skills training, sensory-friendly materials, visual supports, and personalized feedback.
General accommodations include individualized education plans, accessible technology, parental involvement, and trained educators, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning experience.