Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Learning Coach Guide Contents Part A Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Science 1 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following. The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Extras section, you may find optional activities, literature connections, career connections, technology tips, ideas to help your learner if they get stuck, or safety tips. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Look for Learning Coach Notes in the course. These are special messages to provide you with information about an activity or topic. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B Course Information Part B: Course Information Course Goals In Science 1, your learner will explore various aspects of physical, life, and Earth and space science. They will explore light and sound waves and learn about how they can be used to transfer information. They will learn about the different parts of plants and animals and explore how those parts, along with behavior, help plants and animals survive. Your learner will also explore patterns of the sun, moon, and stars. Finally, your learner will investigate Science Exploration Skills through a variety of experiments. By the end of the course, your learner will be able to: model how light and sound waves can be used to transfer information; evaluate the internal and external structures of plants and animals as an important part of their survival; determine patterns of behavior among plants and animals that help them survive; describe the patterns of the sun, the moon, and the stars; make observations about daylight during different times of the year; and investigate Science Exploration Skills through experiments. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend about 45 minutes completing a science lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. In Unit 1, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the lesson on Day 2. In each unit that follows, the Knowledge Check will be bundled with the first lesson of that unit. See example below. Quiz Review and Quiz will also be bundled together. See example below. Some other lesson components your learner will see throughout the course include: 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives. The course includes a variety of assignments. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, the length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments, this course also includes quizzes. Quiz Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in a quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given at the end of a topic or the end of a unit. A quiz will usually be worth 10–15 points. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: Science Activity Book: Learners will receive a Science Activity Book in which they can answer questions and complete activities that support the online lessons. Science Assignments: Learners will complete 5 science assignments in this course to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. Science Exploration: Learners will complete 1 guided experiment at the end of this course to demonstrate their understanding of the Science Exploration Skills. Part C: Unit Information Physical Science Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore how light and sound travel. They will understand how light and sound react with various objects. Finally, your learner will gain knowledge about how people can communicate with light and sound. Your learner will complete an assignment about sound vibrations. Your learner will also complete an assignment about communicating with light and sound at a distance. Finally, your learner will be introduced to a science career: musician. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How do people communicate with light and sound? How do you use light and sound in your daily life? Unit Notables Learners are introduced to a science career in this unit. Discuss with your learner how their favorite musician uses light and sound waves. Read books with your learners that explore different ways people communicate. Your learner will use a lot of science tools in this unit, so be sure to remind them to use these only as instructed in the lesson. Kit Materials Science Activity Book, 10 feet of string, aluminium foil, clear plastic cup, clear triangular prism, flashlight, paper cups, plastic bag, plastic cup, rubber band, safety goggles, scissors, small bowl, sprinkles, straw, sunglasses, tape, tape measure, tuning fork, wax paper, whistle, zipper Household Materials 3 objects, paper towels, water Life Science Unit Overview This unit is about plants and animals. Your learner will explore the characteristics that help plants and animals survive and grow. They will explore the idea that plants and animals are alike but also different from their parents. Finally, your learner will complete an assignment where they will make a structure that mimics a plant or an animal and that solves a human problem. Your learner will also be introduced to the science career of a biologist. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How are plants and animals similar to and different from their parents? What structures did humans create that are similar to a plant or animal and that solve a problem? Unit Notables Your learner will take a deeper look at plants and animals in this unit. You can read books with your learner about plants and animals and discuss how they are similar to their parents. Take a nature walk with your learner and encourage them to point out different plant structures they have learned about in the course. Kit Materials Science Activity Book, colored pencils or crayons, construction paper, glue, pipe cleaners, scissors, tape Household Materials Optional: a tall clear cup, blue or red food coloring, celery, spoon, water Earth and Space Unit Overview This unit is about objects that can be observed in the sky. It focuses on the patterns the sun, moon, and stars appear to make in the sky. Your learner will get to learn about what it is like to be an astronomer and an astronaut! At the end of the unit, your learner will practice their Science Exploration Skills by completing a guided experiment. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What patterns can you see in the sky? What are some characteristics of the sun and the moon? How do the sun, moon, and stars move in the sky? Unit Notables Take time each day to look at the sky with your learner. Discuss the differences during different times of the day. Discuss with your learner why the way the moon looks changes. Talk about how patterns in math are similar to patterns of the sun, moon, and stars. Kit Materials Science Activity Book, brass fastener, scissors, star stickers, Household Materials Optional: ¼ measuring cup, 5 self-sealing bags, apple, brown colored pencil or crayon, cutting board, knife, lemon juice, marker, masking tape, milk, paper towels, vinegar, water
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
