Online Science Tutoring: K-12 Science Help - Discover, Experiment, Succeed!

At Bright Horizons Learning, LLC, our Science Curriculum and Online Science Tutoring is aligned with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards, fostering inquiry, critical thinking and a deep understanding of scientific concepts. Each grade group features tailored content that encourages exploration and hands-on learning.

In our early learners' sessions, we introduce fundamental concepts through fun activities and engaging storytelling. Students will:

• Explore basic biology by learning about plants and animals.
• Conduct simple experiments to understand weather and seasons.
• Discover their five senses through interactive activities and sensory experiences.

Unit 1: Understanding the World Around Us (K-PS2, K-LS1)

• Topics:
  • The five senses and how they help us explore our environment.
  • Basic needs of plants and animals.
• Activities:
  • Sensory scavenger hunts and nature walks.
  • Simple experiments observing plant growth.

Unit 2: Weather and Seasons (K-ESS2, K-ESS3)

• Topics:
  • Daily weather patterns and seasonal changes.
  • How weather affects living things.
• Activities:
  • Create a weather journal and seasonal chart.
  • Observe and record weather changes over a month.

For elementary students, we delve deeper into scientific principles with engaging lessons and hands-on experiments. Students will:

• Investigate the properties of matter and learn about states of matter.
• Explore ecosystems and the importance of conservation.
• Conduct experiments to understand basic physics concepts like forces and motion.

Unit 1: Matter and Its Interactions (5-PS1)

• Topics:
  • States of matter and their properties.
  • Mixtures and solutions.
• Activities:
  • Hands-on experiments with ice melting, boiling water, and creating solutions.
  • Explore physical vs. chemical changes through safe experiments.

Unit 2: Ecosystems and Habitats (4-LS1, 5-LS2)

• Topics:
  • Interactions within ecosystems, food webs, and energy flow.
  • Adaptations of plants and animals in different habitats.
• Activities:
  • Build a model ecosystem and observe interactions.
  • Research and present on an endangered species and conservation efforts.

Unit 3: Earth and Space Science (4-ESS1, 5-ESS2)

• Topics:
  • Earth’s systems, weather, and the solar system.
  • The water cycle and its importance.
• Activities:
  • Create a mini solar system model.
  • Experiment with water cycle processes using simple materials.

In middle school, our curriculum encourages students to ask questions and think critically about scientific concepts. Students will:

• Study the scientific method through practical experiments and projects.
• Explore life sciences, earth sciences, and physical sciences in greater depth.
• Analyze real-world issues, such as climate change and health, through scientific lenses.

Unit 1: Life Science (MS-LS1, MS-LS2)

• Topics:
  • Cells, body systems, and the classification of living things.
  • Ecosystems and the flow of energy.
• Activities:
  • Microscopic observation of cells and creating cell models.
  • Field studies of local ecosystems.

Unit 2: Earth Science (MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2)

• Topics:
  • Earth's structure, geological processes, and natural resources.
  • Weather patterns and climate change.
• Activities:
  • Simulate geological processes using models (e.g., sedimentary rock formation).
  • Analyze weather data and create climate graphs.

Unit 3: Physical Science (MS-PS1, MS-PS2)

• Topics:
  • Properties and changes in matter, forces, and motion.
• Activities:
  • Conduct experiments to explore Newton’s laws of motion.
  • Investigate chemical reactions through safe experiments.

High school students tackle more complex scientific theories and prepare for advanced coursework. Our program focuses on:

• In-depth study of biology, chemistry, and physics, with a strong emphasis on laboratory skills.
• Preparation for AP and IB exams with targeted review and practice.
• Encouraging independent research projects that connect scientific concepts to      real-world applications.

Unit 1: Biology (HS-LS1, HS-LS2)

• Topics:
  • Advanced cellular biology, genetics, and ecological interactions.
• Activities:
  • Perform genetic crosses using models.
  • Research and present on biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.

Unit 2: Chemistry (HS-PS1, HS-PS2)

• Topics:
  • The periodic table, chemical bonds, and reaction rates.
• Activities:
  • Conduct titration experiments and analyze results.
  • Explore reaction kinetics through hands-on labs.

Unit 3: Physics (HS-PS2, HS-PS3)

• Topics:
  • Laws of motion, energy, and wave phenomena.
• Activities:
  • Design and conduct experiments demonstrating energy transformations.
  • Explore wave properties using simulations and real-world applications.

Unit 4: Scientific Research and Communication (HS-ETS1)

• Topics:
  • The scientific method, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Activities:
  • Complete a research project on a current scientific issue.
  • Present findings using scientific communication techniques (posters, presentations).

At Bright Horizons Learning, LLC, our Science Tutoring and K-12 Science Help s designed to inspire curiosity and a love for learning, while aligning with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards. Through interactive lessons, our Science Tutoring for kids includes hands-on experiments and real-world applications; we empower students to explore the wonders of science and become informed, engaged citizens. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your child’s scientific education!

Bright Horizon Learning LLC believes that learning should be individualized and therefore there is no one-size-fits-all. 

Our tutors get to know your child and their specialized learning style, strengths and the areas in which they could use that critically important confidence boost.

When your child signs online for their Science lesson, our tutors at Bright Horizon Learning, LLC, will greet them on a personal level, sketch the goals of the lesson, and then do what they do best: teach. Based on your child’s last session and their overall understanding/performance, a new lesson is specifically-designed to take their skills further and help them catch up, get ahead, and become more confident in Science.

Our Science tutors then spend the rest of the session engaging in example questions/problems with your child, allowing your child to then work independently to show that they have retained the important material and then talk through those matters in which your child might need more instruction and support, with the ultimate end-goal of subject-matter mastery and becoming an independent learner.