1:1 ---Full Course: The Scientific Method-Pursuing a Science Fair: 6Th-8Th Grade
During this 9 week course, your student will increase their knowledge about the process of using the scientific method, and they will complete a science fair project.
Audrey B.
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
4+ hours per week. Each week will require the student to further develop his understanding of the scientific method. Student will be required to research and construct their science fair project as each week presents the topics for study.Assessment
Teacher review of proposed science fair project to determine if it follows the scientific method standards.Class Experience
US Grade 6
Beginner Level
What will be taught? Students will review the details of what the Scientific Method is and how it came to be used as the standard for science experimentation. This full course will also address the required steps of the scientific method in preparation for a science fair. Full comprehension of each step of the scientific method is required before proceeding to the next step. How will I teach? I will present material using Google Slides. The students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and written reviews. Students will initiate conversations with the teacher to clarify their science fair goal. Required experience of background knowledge? Students should have completed my single session or short course. Students must present their "Science Fair Project Proposal". Late enrollments: Students’ schedule will be adjusted to fulfill the 9 week requirements. Make-up classes must be completed before the next step of the process is addressed. Week 1: Topic and research/review the literature Week 2: Question, hypothesis, and procedure Week 3: Test your hypothesis Week 4: Test your hypothesis Week 5: Prepare your results Week 6: Explain your results and draw conclusions Week 7: Write your report Week 8: Prepare your presentation Week 9: Present your science fair project
Learning Goals
Recall basic facts and concepts presented.
Explain ideas or concepts.
Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea.
Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea.
Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project.
Produce new work-Consider the science fair topic they have chosen as a foundation for enrolling in this course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with certain part of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student. However, the science fair project should be independently completed by the student.
Supply List
This full course will require handouts provided by the teacher and experiment materials provided by the parent. The Scientific Method The Science Fair steps for each stage Science Fair experiment materials Required Science Fair presentation materials (board and labels)
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.
4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
6. Science fair judge and mentor
7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers
8. Private tutor: all subjects
9. Homeschool EvaluatorReviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
