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Classroom Science: Earth Science

SCI-905
3 Credits
Online
4.86/5.00
SCI-905
3 Credits
Online
4.86/5.00
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121 Reviews

5.00/5.00
7/16/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
The instructor was great! He was so positive and very prompt on grading assignments. It was a well structured course and I feel better prepared going into this next school year.
5.00/5.00
7/9/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
I had a good experience. The class was interesting and I gain new lessons and activities for my students.
5.00/5.00
6/17/2025
State: VIRGINIA
I learned by unpacking standards and working with the content to improve my knowledge of Earth science.
5.00/5.00
4/28/2025
State: OHIO
The modules in this class were easy to follow & the activities given to complete the assignments were diverse. I liked the flexibility of this course to complete the work when I had the time. I would recommend this course to any of my colleagues!
4.00/5.00
1/27/2025
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I was able to fill in gaps in the knowledge I already had about Earth Science. I feel better prepared to teach this subject in an engaging way. Thank you for this resource.
5.00/5.00
6/25/2024
State: OHIO
This is another class that I have enjoyed taking from Fresno. I am a busy teacher and mom and find this class flexible and worth my time to help with classroom ideas to encourage different ways to get concepts across to my students. I have taken a few of these courses and plan on taking more!
5.00/5.00
6/24/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
SCI-905 Earth Science was another amazing hands-on class that my students not only enjoyed but actually learned. They loved coming to class everyday excited to see what kind of experiment we were going to do. The fact that these classes get our students excited about learning is awesome. I would highly recommend this class to any teacher who wants to spice up their science class.
4.50/5.00
6/23/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
4.50/5.00
6/6/2024
State:
Another wonderful course- I will definitely share with other teachers to take this course! Great Job!
5.00/5.00
6/1/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a convenient, useful, and relatable course that helped me enrich my curriculum.
4.00/5.00
5/28/2024
State: NEW HAMPSHIRE
I found the activities and modules to be varied and quite helpful for my brainstorming. I did have a little difficulty navigating the end of class process and with the module layout, but that's pretty specific to me.
5.00/5.00
5/21/2024
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Great class with very practical experiments that fit perfectly with our curriculum.
5.00/5.00
4/12/2024
State: NEW YORK
Great course! Had numerous opportunities to increase my knowledge and add some great ideas to my classroom.
5.00/5.00
3/14/2024
State: OHIO
Wow! What a fantastic class! It was loaded with numerous lessons and activities that were adaptable and developmentally appropriate. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience!
4.00/5.00
2/12/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
1/25/2024
State: NEVADA
I appreciate the independent study, especially I can work on my schedule. I have learned about different teaching styles and approaches for instruction and enjoyed their creative lessons. I would highly recommend taking courses at Fresno Pacific. I just wish someone would take my CSET test for me for science. Thank you for the resources.
5.00/5.00
12/26/2023
State: NEW YORK
The course provided good information to use with students in the classroom
5.00/5.00
10/19/2023
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
8/2/2023
State: NEW YORK
I have been in need of additional materials that I could utilize in my classroom. This experience has provided me with meaningful and engaging ideas.
4.50/5.00
7/18/2023
State: GEORGIA
A great class to expand your knowledge and resources in teaching Earth Science to all grades.
4.00/5.00
7/10/2023
State: VERMONT
5.00/5.00
6/13/2023
State: PENNSYLVANIA
The course was perfect for preparing lessons for my future classroom!
5.00/5.00
6/6/2023
State: NEW JERSEY
Another great class. Taking all your science courses has really broadened my knowledge and enjoyment of science activities! Have recommended them and you to many friends who have just started at Fresno.
5.00/5.00
5/3/2023
State: NEW YORK
I loved the hands-on activities learned from taking this course and my students loved them too!
5.00/5.00
1/4/2023
State:
4.50/5.00
12/14/2022
State: OHIO
This was a great class, full of easy to use resources and quick feedback from the instructor.
5.00/5.00
12/13/2022
State: VIRGINIA
Great course for teachers of Earth Science. Loads of activities you can do with your students!
5.00/5.00
11/17/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
SCI 905 is a course I would recommend for educators of all levels. There are so many resources and experiments. The experiments were exciting and appropriate for my students and doing them fostered so much excitement for the topic.
5.00/5.00
10/14/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was really great! My students and myself have learned so much. I am excited to share this information with my colleagues!
4.50/5.00
7/27/2022
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/18/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was very informative! I loved the pacing as well as the positive interactions with the professor.
5.00/5.00
5/24/2022
State: NEW YORK
Great class to take. Very informative with great ideas to pull from and add to ones own classroom. Instructor Harms was very helpful with his commentary throughout the completion of my assignments.
5.00/5.00
5/24/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
The course was very useful and the information can be directly implemented into the classroom.
5.00/5.00
5/16/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I really enjoyed this course. I found the lessons to be immediately helpful and very applicable in my class.
5.00/5.00
5/12/2022
State: Armed Forces AE
Earth Science was a class full of wonderful experiments and experiences. I learned what types of experiments engage my students best, and have gained a new library full of experiments to do in the future! Thank you for all of the resources!
1.00/5.00
5/10/2022
State: OHIO
This is an excellent course! I would highly recommend this class to my colleagues.
5.00/5.00
5/3/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Excellent course, these activities will keep my students engaged for years to come!
5.00/5.00
3/29/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
3.00/5.00
2/28/2022
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
2/22/2022
State: Armed Forces AP
Great experience!
5.00/5.00
2/18/2022
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
12/30/2021
State: Armed Forces AE
Awesome
5.00/5.00
8/30/2021
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Another fantastic class from Professor Harms. My students loved his lessons and activities!
5.00/5.00
8/12/2021
State: MISSOURI
This was a wonderful course, I learned so much! I would definitely recommend this course to others.
5.00/5.00
7/27/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
I really enjoyed this course. You will come away from this course with numerous labs and activities to use in your classroom. Many of the activities include modifications as well, which is extremely helpful. This has been one of the most useful classes I have ever taken and I really enjoyed it. Professor Harms give speedy feedback, which is very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this course to any teachers.
5.00/5.00
7/14/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
7/7/2021
State: WASHINGTON
What a useful course! Not only hands-on, but I now have a whole pile of fun and useful activities for my students. Thank you Mr Harms!
5.00/5.00
6/18/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
6/5/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was great. It provides a ton of labs and activities that you can do with your students. The best part is that these labs can be done with materials that are easy to find or that you probably already have in your classroom. The "tools" you gain from this class will make it easy to keep your students engaged!
5.00/5.00
5/31/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
4/4/2021
State: OHIO
I absolutely loved this course! As a homeschool mom, I was able to incorporate the 15 experiments into my children's homeschool curriculum, and we all loved it! My boys now have a science journal that I will laminate and add pictures to, and this will act as a "yearbook" to remember their science journey this year. The experiments are fun, easy, and relevant for the classroom. I can see my former students really enjoying these experiments just like my own kids did. The professor is wonderful, and I highly recommend the course.
5.00/5.00
3/30/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course met and exceeded my expectations, I highly recommend this course to any educator who want s to enhance their curriculum with hands on activities.
5.00/5.00
3/12/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
12/21/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This class helped me expand my curriculum and added new life to my classroom. I love the classes offered through FPU!
5.00/5.00
12/11/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Great resources and really added to what I can teach my students.
5.00/5.00
8/7/2020
State: NEW JERSEY
The experiments Mr. Harms provided in this course were hands on and I look forward to implementing them into my classroom. This course will definitely enhance the Science lessons I plan on teaching.
5.00/5.00
8/4/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/25/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/22/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/9/2020
State: TEXAS
Engagement is the key for the students and I think Marvin Harms has identified this very effectively. There are plenty of great resources and ideas within this course that can be implemented to establish a fresh perspective in lesson planning. I plan to utilize these ideas in my classroom this coming year. Blessings.
5.00/5.00
7/1/2020
State: VIRGINIA
This course gave me many ideas for activities and experiments to use in the classroom. It was very useful, and designed for a busy teacher.
5.00/5.00
6/9/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Mr. Harms' courses are very informative and I plan to take more in the future.
5.00/5.00
5/23/2020
State: NEW JERSEY
Taking the course SCI 905 I gained more information to enhance the curriculum in my classroom. The experiments that Mr. Harms provided in his course are well organized and easy to follow up. The students were engaged, have fun, and had an excellent outcome. Young children gain scientific knowledge throughout expose, they develop their abilities with hands-on activities using their five senses.
5.00/5.00
4/16/2020
State: Armed Forces AE
I enjoyed taking the course and have gained great ideas and resources from it. The course was well designed and ran; the instructor was encouraging and helpful.
5.00/5.00
4/2/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
The course was easy to navigate. There were some amazing experiments that I was able to cater to the needs of my students, yet also give them a fun learning experience.
5.00/5.00
3/27/2020
State: MICHIGAN
5.00/5.00
3/23/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Marvins class was fantastic, I left with lots of great ideas and lesson plans for my Culinary Arts class
5.00/5.00
2/29/2020
State: NEW YORK
This course had great experiments that I could easily implement in my classroom. The professor gave great feedback and was prompt.
2.50/5.00
2/28/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
2/19/2020
State: OHIO
Great class! Gave me lots of useful activities to use in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
2/4/2020
State: OHIO
Professor Harms, This course was a perfect way to try out some new lessons directly related to the content I teach. I love that I can now walk away from this class with multiple lessons to enhance my curriculum. This is my second class with Professor Harms and I look forward to taking my next class with him as well.
4.00/5.00
1/16/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/12/2019
State: NEW JERSEY
The course and instructor were great!
5.00/5.00
7/31/2019
State: Armed Forces AE
Lots of useful info to take back to the classroom!!
5.00/5.00
7/9/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
6/17/2019
State: OHIO
My students and I enjoyed the hands-on experiments and activities that this course offered. There was a great variety of experiments and experiences to choose from.
5.00/5.00
5/17/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This course was perfect to gather new ideas for experiments and labs for my Earth Science students!!
5.00/5.00
11/3/2018
State: NEW JERSEY
Great course!!
5.00/5.00
10/18/2018
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
7/17/2018
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/8/2018
State: NEW YORK
Course has some fantastic activities. Thanks
5.00/5.00
4/25/2018
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
4/2/2018
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/19/2017
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
2/22/2017
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/6/2016
State: NEW YORK
Great ideas for lessons! Love taking classes with Marvin Harms
5.00/5.00
7/24/2016
State: GEORGIA
5.00/5.00
7/18/2016
State: GEORGIA
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
4/9/2016
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
2/28/2016
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
1/15/2016
State: TENNESSEE
Great course! This is my third class taken with Marvin Harms and I have enjoyed them all. Great instructor!
5.00/5.00
11/25/2015
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
12/15/2014
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
12/15/2014
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
12/13/2014
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
11/28/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
11/23/2014
State: MARYLAND
Absolutely loved this class - so many great ideas in one easy to use package! This class is a time-saver, not a time-waster! Will be using the activities in here for the remainder of my teaching career.
5.00/5.00
11/10/2014
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
11/4/2014
State: NEW YORK
Great course Mr Harms. I can't wait to take another one with you
5.00/5.00
9/29/2014
State: NEVADA
Great class! Loved the experiments as did my students!
4.00/5.00
8/6/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/24/2014
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
6/26/2014
State: IDAHO
I LOVED having so many lab activities and experiences together in one large text. Super fun and totally ties into my classes!
5.00/5.00
4/3/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/3/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
3/23/2014
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
2/19/2014
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
12/12/2013
State: OHIO
Thank you for the experiments and experiences. This course has built my confidence. I will be able to apply higher quality experiments to lengthen the time allotted for the teaching of science.
5.00/5.00
8/2/2013
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/8/2013
State: VIRGINIA
This course gave me a new appreciation for Earth Science. It was a joy to write lesson plans with new ideas to enhance my curriculum. The experiments and enrichment ideas were fun and kept my students engaged. Many experiments led to further student inquiry and extended labs. My students enjoyed the experiments and would give this course an A+!
5.00/5.00
6/5/2013
State: KANSAS
Very good course!
5.00/5.00
5/16/2013
State: IDAHO
Good course that helped me view a variety of methods
5.00/5.00
5/13/2013
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
11/12/2012
State: NEW YORK
4.00/5.00
9/3/2012
State: MICHIGAN
I have learned many new hands-on experiments to use with my students.
5.00/5.00
7/30/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/25/2012
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
7/13/2012
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
7/10/2012
State: OHIO
This is a great class. You will actually develop lesson plans that you can use in your classroom!
5.00/5.00
6/1/2012
State: NEVADA
This was a fun course. The students enjoyed learning new and exciting things about earth science. This was a very teacher-friendly class.
5.00/5.00
5/21/2012
State: MICHIGAN
This was a terrific course! My students and I loved the hands-on activities very much! I loved the flexibility of the course and the freedom of choosing which lessons fit my instructional needs the most. Mr. Harms was prompt to respond to all emails and was so polite! I will recommend this course and Fresno Pacific University to my colleagues!