Crazy for Science! – STEM / STEAM Experiments
Are you curious about science and how things works? Then this hands-on class is right for your scientists to conduct hands-on experiments and learn the science behind it! 🧪
Teacher Saara, M.Ed - Science Experiments
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursAssessment
The teacher will ask comprehension questions to check for understanding and use the experiments as a form of assessment.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Welcome science lovers! Science is the study of the world around us. Hands-on science is simply investigating the questions that matter to us by physically doing something to learn. We learn best by touching and experimenting with real stuff, rather than just reading, watching, or listening. Thus, let your child fuel their curiosity through a series of hands-on STEM/STEAM investigations. In this multi-day course, students will explore fascinating experiments! Students will learn the scientific method which includes how to make observations, form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, ask questions, draw conclusions and report results. Upon our findings, students will share their findings with one another. So get ready to conduct these experiments and learn the science behind them all! Schedule:- Week 1- Quicksand Slime! ⌛ Week 2- Sticky water 🌊 Week 3- Refraction action 📷 Week 4- Fountain Explosions! 💥 ***Kindly note that if you do not have the supplies, students are still allowed to join the class and merely follow along. That way, they can still learn the process of how to make it and they can also conduct this experiment after class. Additionally, the file is merely a welcome picture. NO file is needed for class.*** Remember to click the heart on my profile to follow me in order to see new classes.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify and demonstrate the scientific method, follow given steps to conduct their own experiments and understand why (the science behind chemical reactions).
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Assist your child if needed with the experiments such as pouring or mixing ingredients.
Supply List
✔️ Week 1- Quicksand Slime! ⌛ • 2 cups corn starch • 2 cups sand • 1 cup size measuring cup • water • 1 large bowl • 1 metal fork • A few small plastic toys that CAN get wet! (Such as Legos blocks, miniature figurines, animals, etc) • 1 strainer with pea size holes or bigger (NOT the mesh type) • 1 tray • Hand towel or paper towels • 1 curious kid =) ✔️ Week 2- Sticky water 🌊 • 4 CLEAR small cups • 1 paperclip • Water (enough to fill 2 cups) • 3 COTTON shoelaces (2 feet each) Alternative: yarn (must be COTTON) • 1 food coloring • 1 spoon • 1 large towel • 1 curious kid & a grownup =) ✔️ Week 3- Refraction action 📷 • 2 sheets of plain white paper (no lines) • 1 sandwich size Ziploc bag (6.5inches x 5 7/8inches or any size close to that) • Another sheet of plain white paper, but CUT it *before class* & make sure it fits inside the Ziploc bag) • 1 PERMANENT black marker • 1 LIGHT color marker that is not black • 1 CLEAR jar or CLEAR jar or WIDE, TALL glass filled with water. (Make sure the Ziploc will be able to fit in it) • 1 curious kid! =) ✔️ Week 4- Exploding fountains! 💥 • 1 CLEAR & CLEAN Narrow-necked bottle (16oz) • 1 spoon • Food coloring • 1 pack of dry yeast • 4 tablespoons of VERY WARM water in a small cup • 1 large funnel (Ensure it’s wide at the bottom & it fits into the bottle before class) • ½ size measuring cup • Hydrogen peroxide (3%) • Liquid dish soap (NOT the antibacterial version & not foam) • 1 UNOPEN liter or bigger size bottle of COKE • 1 cup of salt • 1 LARGE & DEEP tray • 1 large bath towel • 1 pair of gloves (thin ones are preferred) • 1 curious kid! =) For the last class, ensure your learner in an open space to avoid spillage on surrounding items and have your learner be at a good distance from their device so no liquids get on it. Kindly note that if you do not have the supplies, students are still allowed to join the class and merely follow along. That way, they can still learn the process of how to make it and they can also conduct this experiment after class. Additionally, the file is merely a welcome picture. NO file is needed for class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Saint Joseph's College
👋 Hello! I'm Teacher Saara. I've been featured as an EPIC and ACE educator! I have a passion for teaching and I am very excited to teach your learner! I love to cook, swim, travel and conduct experiments! I’m originally from an island in the Caribbean called Trinidad. However, I grew up on Long Island, New York and I now reside in South Florida.
🎓 I have a Master's degree in Literacy from Long Island University, a Bachelor’s degree in General and Special Education from St. Joseph’s College as well as certifications in both TESOL and TEFL. I have been teaching for over 12 years in public and private schools. I've also been recognized as an EPIC Educator by Outschool providing instruction and creating class experiences that are Empowering, Passion-driven, Intentional, and Connected. Now that's EPIC!
👩🏫 Currently, I’ve been teaching online for over six years and I have experience teaching well over 15,000 online classes to students and I absolutely love the atmosphere of an online classroom! I have also spent three years in the tropical Caribbean teaching English to children from all parts of the world. I have taught ages three to 18 years old in subject areas such as ESL, reading, conversing skills, phonics, writing, cooking, grammar, math, science, social studies, fingerplay/songs, role playing and much more!
🏆 My goal is to ensure your child feels comfortable, is respected, builds their confidence, sees their potential as they master content in a positive learning environment and promote intellectual diversity. I firmly believe your learner will leave my classroom with the tools they need to succeed.
🎉 My philosophy is a child’s mind is like a blank canvas. It’s up to us educators, parents and everyone involved in a child's life to fill the canvas with meaningful illustrations. My interactive classes will contribute to this. My classes are extremely entertaining with humor, using many 3D props as well as digital props as it makes class more engaging.
🌹 Remember, teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning. Thank you and I look forward to meeting your learner!Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
3-12 learners per class
