Bubbleology: The Science & Mathematics of Soap Bubbles
This lesson investigates basic soap bubble physics, geometry, and connections with art.
NatureGlo's eScience
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Come explore beautiful soap bubbles, their physics, mathematics, and intriguing art connections! This lesson covers the following soap bubble topics: * What are soap bubbles? * Soap bubble physics * Soap bubble mathematics * Double bubble conjecture * Double bubble conjecture in engineering * Soap bubble freezing * Soap bubble art performance * Soap bubbles in art What's Included: 1). One 30-minute live online class session with Gloria Brooks. 2). One 12-page accompanying study guide 3). One 1-page Bubbleology journal for note-taking and sketching. What Students Need for Class 1). Downloaded copies of Bubbleology journal and study guide. 2). Optional: print out the study guide for students to handwrite into or fill out digitally during the live class experience. 3). Optional: Pencil with a good eraser if filling out study guide by hand. 4). Optional: Bring bubbles to class for a bubble blowing party at the end of class. Practice blowing the biggest bubble and as many bubbles as you can in 10 seconds. Show us any bubble tricks you invent. Basic Class structure: Class begins with a pre-PowerPoint lesson followed by the main lesson PowerPoint taught by Gloria Brooks. After the PowerPoint lesson, learners will engage with an embedded Quizlet together. If any students have brought bubbles to the class, we can have a bubble blowing party.
Learning Goals
Learners will broaden their understanding of soap bubble physics, optics, mathematics, and art through engaging discussion, writing, and an interactive Quizlet.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Download the student study guide from the Outschool classroom. Optional: printout and handwrite into it, or type into it digitally 2. Optional: If handwriting into study guide, use a favorite writing utensil (pencil, mechanicl pencil, pen, etc). 3. Favorite drawing tools for study guide journal sketch area: markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc.
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Sources
I will embed YouTube videos and a Quizlet within the Outschool classroom.
Joined December, 2018
4.9
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Maryland Bible College and Seminary
I hold a BA in K - 12 education. I have taught all grades and all subjects in-person since 1996 and online classes since 2011. I fell in love with teaching the sciences with math applications back in 2003 and brought my experience and expertise for my MathArt course series and sciences online since 2011.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-13 learners per class
