Candy Science Experiments
In this course, Learners will learn about the scientific method by experiencing with different candies!
Whitney Whaley
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(151)
What's included
7 live meetings
6 hrs 25 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There may be a small amount of homework outside of class, depending on how far we get in class. If so, it shouldn't take more than an hour or so. On weeks 4 and 5, there will be some work outside of class, but it will be very easy, and is mostly just monitoring the experiment.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, Learners will conduct guided experiments with candy, They will learn about the scientific method, chemistry, engineering, biology, and even a bit of kitchen science. These are the questions we will be asking, which we will turn into experiments: Week 1: What melts? Week 2: What happens when we mix an acid and a base? Week 3: What is a crystal? Week 4: Can we harness the power of the sun? Week 5: What is Osmosis? Week 6: Can we build our own vending machine? Week 7: What is the impact of carbon dioxide on candy? Please note that some weeks class may be a bit longer or a bit shorter based on the number of Learners, and the science experiment for that week.
Learning Goals
We will be discussing the scientific method, as well as chemistry, natural science, and biology. This is an all-encompassing science class!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will be using a lot of vinegar, baking soda, and salt, as well as scissors or a box cutter to cut thick cardboard. Please be nearby to supervise your student with the use of these items. We will also be using candy in all of our experiments. Please let me know if your Learner is allergic to any candy so that I can find an alternative.
Supply List
Week 1: Skittles M&Ms Hot Water Cups Week 2: Water Gummy Worms Baking Soda Vinegar knife Measuring Spoons Week 3: Pot Stove Water Sugar Corn Syrup Popsicle stick, wooden skewer, lollipop stick, or string Food coloring (optional) Flavoring extract (optional, see this link for ideas/items that would work) Week 4: Jolly Ranchers Box (shoe box size or larger) Roll of foil Black construction paper Glue gun Scissors Sticks/bamboo skewers Clear packing tape Plastic wrap Week 5: Gummy bears or other gummy candy Water 2 Cups Salt Measuring cup Ruler Week 6: Larger box (bankers box size or larger) Extra flat cardboard (can re-purpose the box from week 5) Scissors/craft knife 2 Snack sized bags of 4 different candies (i.e. 2 small bags of Skittles, 2 bags of M&Ms, 2 small packs of Reese's, 2 standard sized Twix bars, etc) Glue stick/hot glue gun Week 7: Soda (use a diet soda for easier clean up) 2 Rolls of Mentos candy Space outside (this experiment must be done outside, or at least in a fully enclosed shower stall where a liquid mess won't destroy anything) If you can't find any of these items, please send me a message so that I can find a replacement item for you. Many of these items can be found around your home, and if you don't have them, I can usually find an easy replacement.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.8
151reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Whitney and I am so excited to have the opportunity to share my expertise with you! I have a Bachelors degree from Florida State University, and I have over 10 years of teaching experience. I have taught formally in a preschool classroom, and I currently teach ESL online. I have also taught horseback riding, rowing, canning, Sunday school, and I look forward to sharing my classroom with you!
I believe that learning should be FUN! Some times a bit messy, maybe a bit silly, but always full of smiles and laughter. I believe that we remember what we learn best when we remember the experience as a positive one. I also believe that life can be one of the greatest educators. I love to bring real life examples into my classes.
When I am not spending with my family and dogs, I enjoy teaching sewing classes, budgeting classes, science, English, art, and having a fun and educational story time for young learners. Often times, I will bring my dogs to class as teaching tools!
Thank you for viewing my profile, and I hope to see you in class soon!
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Teacher's Policies:
1. If you know you will be late to class, please let me know. Otherwise, if no other learners show up, I will leave after 10 minutes in accordance with Outschool's policy.
2. Kindness and respect are of the upmost importance in my classroom.
3. I need to see everyone at least one time per class.
4. If you have a question, ask it!Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
55 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
