Chem Bites 2: Between the States of Matter
In this 5 week class, students will explore volume, density, and mass.
Katina Bolar, BS, MAT, and TEFL Certified
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(190)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this second Chemistry bite, we are going to look at the volume, density, mass. We will explore how temperature affects each phase and make real-world connections. Each week we will discuss a concept, apply an activity or demonstration, and then each student will be given instructions to assess their learning during the week. I believe students learn best by doing and teaching others what they learned. Hands-on learning gives students opportunities to connect the world around them. Some activities will require parental supervision because safety is my top priority in the activities we will do.
Week 1: Heat and Temperature
Activity: Hot Soup
Homework: Illustrating Conduction
Week 2: Stop Changing Part 1
Activity: Using Energy
Homework: Making Water Molecules
Week 3: Stop Changing Part 2
Activity: Using and Reading Thermometers
Homework: Drying Paper Towels
Week 4: Mr. Freeze
Activity: Freezing Points of Liquids
Homework: Making Ice Cream
Week 5: I'm Melting
Activity: The three States of Water
Homework: Explore More about WaterLearning Goals
Students will learn all about volume, density, and mass as it pertains to the water molecule. We will explore the different phases of water and learn how to create our own experiments to test our concepts.
Other Details
Supply List
Activity 1: Metal washers (hardware store), styrofoam cups, 2 thermometers, a glass jar (or graduated cylinder), hot water (50 degrees C), room temperature water, string. art supplies (large paper, markers, crayons, color pencils, etc) Activity 2: 2-quart zip-lock bags, two squares of paper towel, 2 droppers (pipettes), hot water (50 degrees C), 2 styrofoam balls (1 1/2 in), 4 styrofoam balls (1 inch), 2 flat toothpicks, school glue, permanent marker Activity 3: 1 short wide-rimmed clear plastic clip, 3 tall small-rimmed clear plastic cup, hot water, magnifier, 1 ice cube Activity 4: Empty metal can, salt, ice, metal spoon, teaspoon, paper towel. Activity 5: Water molecule model, 2 ice cubes, 2 small clear plastic cups, water (room temperature)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
4.9
190reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Katina, I am in sunny Orlando, Florida. I have been a teacher for over eighteen years. I have taught Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Test Prep, bible, Speech and creative writing. I have a double master's degree in General Science and Divinity. I have taught at middle, high school and at the college levels and I have homeschooled my two children since pre-kindergarten.
Learning is about being able to teach someone else. If a student is unable to teach another student, parent or friend something they learned in classed, then I have failed as a teacher. Learning can without a doubt be fun and exciting. As a teacher I use props, singing and humor to get my students excited about the class and with what they are learning. One personal thing about me is I am a collector, I collect hot wheel cars. I have about sixty in my collection so far and can't wait to see what to add next to my collection.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-9 learners per class
