Citizen Science: Let's Learn About Fireflies! (With Slime)
In this one-time course, students will learn about citizen science with an engaging lesson about fireflies (and glow in the dark slime!). By the end of the course, students will be ready to be official firefly observers!
Kristen Wade, MAT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time class, learners will be introduced to the concept of citizen science by exploring new facts about fascinating fireflies! We will look at topics including their life cycle, bioluminescence, habitat, and population patterns. By the end of the course, students will be ready to participate in a citizen science study about firefly population and be ready to share their new knowledge with their friends and family as they see fireflies in their backyards in the summertime! To end the course, I will guide students through a hands-on glow in the dark slime activity!
Learning Goals
Students will learn fascinating facts about fireflies, as well as be introduced to the concept of citizen science!
Other Details
Supply List
Slime materials: - 5 oz Elmer’s Glow in the Dark Glue - baking soda - contact lens solution - Spoon - Bowl Note: all students will need a space to create their slime (a table or kitchen counter work best!) as well as tablespoon and teaspoon measuring units.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello,
I am Ms. Wade! I am an enthusiastic first-year teacher. I look forward to teaching classes about a variety of science topics such as weather and physics. As a fifth grade teacher, I also plan to review several math concepts and present different strategies and visuals to help each topic click for students. My hobbies include swimming, baking, and taking care of my menagerie of plants/animals. I am also passionate about social change and look forward to helping students find their passions. I look forward to creating engaging and interactive lessons for my students!
My work with children started with 10+ years of swim coaching experience. My educational history includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Animal Science and Nutrition minors. While I have a passion for science, it was my love of coaching swimming that fostered an interest in teaching children life skills. I recently earned my Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education.
In the classroom, I love to see students working together. I aspire to help students grow not only their understanding of concepts, but as individuals. As a first-year teacher, I am constantly looking for new ideas to best fit the needs of my students. I support inclusivity and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment where each student feels not only welcome, but celebrated as we learn and grow together!
I look forward to seeing you in class!
- Ms. Wade
Note:
If you do not see a section listed for a class that you are interested in, please shoot me a message with a few possible dates/times. I would love to find a time that works!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
