Wonders of Science Writing Course

For students in grades 6 to 8
Also ideal for strong readers in grades 4 and 5

This 30-week writing course builds writing skills through the study of science. Students will explore topics such as volcanoes, electricity, inventors like Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers, animal adaptations, the solar system, and the scientific method while learning to write organized, stylistic, and content-rich compositions.

Using Wonders of Science Writing Lessons from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students are guided through summaries, reports, and critiques while practicing IEW’s nine structural models.

What makes this class different:
Ms. Justyna adds expanded scientific context and engaging explanations to each lesson, helping students understand the “why” behind the facts and connect writing skills to meaningful scientific ideas.

Course Overview

• 30 weeks of live instruction

• Weekly 50 to 60 minute class

• Small class size (maximum of 10 students)

• Weekly assignments with individual teacher feedback

• Tuition: $25 per class

• Required: Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Student Book
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By the end of the course, students will write clearly and creatively while gaining a deeper understanding of science and scientific thinking.

This course is taught by an accredited IEW instructor using the curriculum with permission. It is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Institute for Excellence in Writing.