Class Mini: The Scientific Method - Pursuing a Science Fair Project- 6th-8th
This 30-minute mini-class will introduce 6th-8th grade students to some of the history behind the Scientific Method and some of the steps of the science fair process.
Audrey B.
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be asked to individually continue to develop their science fair ideas and be prepared to bring them to the single session.Assessment
Students will be informally assessed on the strength of their selected science fair topic with respect to its ability to conform to the scientific method.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
What will be taught? Students will learn a few details of what the Scientific Method is and how it came to be used as the standard for science experimentation. This class mini session will also address some of the required steps of the scientific method in preparation for a science fair. How will I teach? I will present material that the students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and written reviews. Students will be allowed to not only initiate conversations with the teacher, but collaborate with their peers. Required experience of background knowledge? No required experience of background knowledge is required before enrolling in this single session class. Late enrollments: Because this is a class mini session class, if a student misses enrollment in a current class, they can enroll in the next class being offered.
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 or original work-Consider the science fair topic they have chosen as a foundation for enrolling in the mini-course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with any part of the future project such as purchasing supplies with the student. However, the science fair project should be independently completed by the student when the student enrolls in a future course.
Supply List
A one-page review sheet will be provided before class. It will be completed during class.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher’s personal “library” of science fair material.
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
B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.1007
30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-3 learners per class
