Live From Roper

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Since our eLearning Live! lessons were so helpful in 2021, we are continuing them as free “Live From Roper” offerings. Connect with our science specialist via Zoom multiple times for new lessons changing every four weeks. Lessons are 30 minutes and are unique, engaging, and based on South Carolina and national standards. We encourage multiple virtual visits!

Specifics include:

  • 10-15 minute live demonstration by a Roper Mountain Science Center specialist
  • Reflection time to ask questions or offer comments about the activity via chat
  • Total connection time of 30 minutes
  • Expanded times at 9:00am for an entire grade level.
*please note: teachers are required to be logged in with their students

2nd Grade

Changes Around Us We will investigate the power that erosion has on our enviorment.
2-ESS1-1.
January 17, 24, 31
February 7

Preventing Erosion We will investigate ways that humans can prevent erosion, and why it's important. Ball up a paper and then blow. Put your hands around the paper and then blow. Hands are just like the roots.
2-ESS2-1.
February 14, 21, 28
March 7

Observing Matter Help us classsify matter based on observable properties
2-PS1-1.
November 15, 29

Heating and Cooling Matter Students will observe matter at room temperature and after heating or cooling to discover if the changes are reversable or not.
2-PS1-4.
December 6, 13
January 3, 10

How Plants Grow We'll discover what plants need to survive and how anyone can grow a plant.
2-LS2-1.

How Seeds Travel All plants have a unique way of dispersing their seeds. Come learn how different plants utilize animals to help them reproduce.
2-LS2-2.

To register, please complete the following:

  • enter the quantity for the number of students in your class. This FREE “purchase” reserves seats for your students in the session and allows us to know how many participants to expect
  • a minimum of 10 students is required to register for a session
  • once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the event
  • you will receive a second email containing the link prior to the event
  • if you are not viewing this lesson in class with your students, it is the teacher’s responsibility to share this link with your students
  • Please note: teachers are required to be logged in with their students.
Deadline for registration is four days prior to the date of the session for which you are registering.
Because of our ticketing software, you may receive tickets by email. Please disregard them.

For questions about registration, contact Lisa Phillips at liphilli@greenville.k12.sc.us.

3rd Grade

Surviving the Seasons Join us as we learn about how plants and animals prepare for seasonal changes to ensure survival.
3-LS1-1.
November 2, 9, 16, 30

Survival in Numbers We will investigate how some animals form groups to survive in the wild.
3-LS2-1.
December 7, 14
January 4, 11

Fossils Students will observe a variety of fossils from our collection and infer characteristics of early environments
3-LS4-1.
January 18, 25
February 1, 8

What does it take to Survive? We will discover how organisms' adaptations support their survival in specific habitats.
3-LS4-3.
February 15, 22
March 1, 8

Weather Predictions We will analyze average temperatures over time and make predictions for the future.
3-ESS2-1.

Severe Weather Solutions Join us as we design a solution to prevent damage from severe weather. Students will take the lead to support this investigation.
3-ESS3-1.

To register, please complete the following:

  • enter the quantity for the number of students in your class. This FREE “purchase” reserves seats for your students in the session and allows us to know how many participants to expect
  • a minimum of 10 students is required to register for a session
  • once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the event
  • you will receive a second email containing the link prior to the event
  • if you are not viewing this lesson in class with your students, it is the teacher’s responsibility to share this link with your students
  • Please note: teachers are required to be logged in with their students.
Deadline for registration is four days prior to the date of the session for which you are registering.
Because of our ticketing software, you may receive tickets by email. Please disregard them.

For questions about registration, contact Lisa Phillips at liphilli@greenville.k12.sc.us.

4th Grade

Moon We will observe the patterns, location and appearance of the moon throughout the year and how important it is.
4.E.3B.1.
November 3, 10, 17
December 1

Planets Explore Earth’s solar system and the planets (some are rock and some are gas) as they orbit the Sun.
4.E.2B.2
December 8, 15
January 5, 12

Water Cycle Students will observe a demonstration of the water cycle as they analyze precipitation, condensation, evaporation, and runoff.
4.E.2A.2
January 19, 26
February 2, 9

Severe Weather Thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornados, flooding, oh my! Join us as we cover each of these severe weather phenomena and how we can stay safe.
4.E.3A.1.
February 16, 23
March 2, 9


Behaviors of Light Review Join us as we review light. We'll explore light behaviors including reflection and refraction through novel objects.
4.P.4A.4

Carnivorous Plants Join us as we discuss the amazing world of carnivorous plants. We'll cover their structures and how they help them to survive.
4.L.5B.2.


To register, please complete the following:

  • enter the quantity for the number of students in your class. This FREE “purchase” reserves seats for your students in the session and allows us to know how many participants to expect
  • a minimum of 10 students is required to register for a session
  • once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the event
  • you will receive a second email containing the link prior to the event
  • if you are not viewing this lesson in class with your students, it is the teacher’s responsibility to share this link with your students
  • Please note: teachers are required to be logged in with their students.
Deadline for registration is four days prior to the date of the session for which you are registering.
Because of our ticketing software, you may receive tickets by email. Please disregard them.

For questions about registration, contact Lisa Phillips at liphilli@greenville.k12.sc.us.

5th Grade

Who Needs Dirt?  We will discover how plants use water and air to thrive.
5-LS1-1.
November 4, 11, 18
December 2

The Circle of Life Students will analyze food chains (producers, consumers, and decomposers) to observe the flow of energy in a forest ecosystem.
5-LS2-1.
December 9, 16
January 6

Saltmarsh Discovery   We will learn how land (geosphere), sea (hydrosphere), and air (atmosphere) interact to create the saltmarsh.
5-ESS2-1.
January 20, 27
February 3, 10

Impact of Community Growth on the Environment We will discuss the impact of community growth on plants and animals.
5-ESS3-1.
February 17, 24
March 3, 10

Gravitational Pull   Through conducting investigations, we will discover the gravitational pull of Earth is down.
5-PS2-1.

The Night's Sky Throughout the Seasons Join us as we travel into space to learn how the constellations change throughout the seasons.
5-ESS1-2.

To register, please complete the following:

  • enter the quantity for the number of students in your class. This FREE “purchase” reserves seats for your students in the session and allows us to know how many participants to expect
  • a minimum of 10 students is required to register for a session
  • once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details about the event
  • you will receive a second email containing the link prior to the event
  • if you are not viewing this lesson in class with your students, it is the teacher’s responsibility to share this link with your students
  • Please note: teachers are required to be logged in with their students.
Deadline for registration is four days prior to the date of the session for which you are registering.
Because of our ticketing software, you may receive tickets by email. Please disregard them.

For questions about registration, contact Lisa Phillips at liphilli@greenville.k12.sc.us.