Discovering Science Camp: Demo and Project of the Day (Version A)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be given feedback during discussion and while making their projects.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner - Advanced Level
Help your child discover science! This camp will cover a broad range of science concepts that are exciting and interesting to young learners. Explorers will learn the vocabulary word of the day, observe a teacher demonstration of the concept, interact with peers to answer questions, and then will finally make their own project that highlights the concept and reinforces their learning. A new concept is presented each day. These concepts are independent from one another. No background experience is needed for any class. ***Version A and Version B are the same class concept, but with different projects. This course is Version A.*** Topics for Each Day Include: Day1: Pinwheel Fun: Learn about "catching" wind and using it to make power. Project: Make and color your own pinwheel Day 2: Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles! Learn about Surface Tension and the "skin" of a bubble. Project: Make different bubble blowers and observe the results. Day 3: Spinning Snakes: Learn about convection currents and and warm air Project: Make a hanging paper snake that twirls from the warm air current Day 4: Blast off! Lean about thrust (force), pressure, and acceleration Project: Make your own air propelled rocket Day 5: Up, Up, and Away! Learn about Compressed Air that moves a Helicopter Up Project: Make your own paper helicopter
Learning Goals
Learning Objectives for Each Day:
Day 1: Generating Wind Power
Day 2: Surface Tension
Day 3: Convection Currents
Day 4: Thrust, Pressure, and Acceleration
Day 5: Compressed Air
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At times, your child may need help cutting or putting their project together. These are designed for the student to build, but occasionally they need adult help. It is suggested that parents are available to assist quickly if needed.
Supply List
Each day students may need different materials to make the final project. Here is the list of supplies by day: Day 1: A printable PDF will be posted prior to this class. Other materials include: Unsharpened pencil with and eraser attached on the end, markers, scissors, push or straight pin Day 2: bowl of 1.5 cups water, 0.5 cups dishwashing liquid soap or soap powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, 4 straws, paper cup (optional), empty plastic water bottle (optional), thin wire that bends and can be cut with scissors (optional), pipe-cleaners (optional), empty 2 L water bottle (optional), clean sock (optional) Day 3: Markers or colored Pencils, Scissors, string, paper clip (optional) Day 4: empty dishwashing liquid bottle with top, scotch tape, straw, full size sheet of paper, Play-doh or clay, glue (optional) Day 5: printable PDF (print prior to class/ printing on card-stock produces better results), if no card-stock, student will need two extra sheets of paper, glue stick, unsharpened pencil, tape, 12 inches of string, a thread spool (optional), everyone needs a full sheet of paper.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Montana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University Billings
Hello Learners! My name is Corrie Bowman Ostrem and I have been a full-time, certified teacher for 24 years teaching grades 2-7. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University-Billings. I specialize in Gifted education and have extensive experience with math and science curriculums in these grade levels. I have taught grade K-12 as a substitute teacher prior to my regular teaching career. Additionally, I have worked as a private tutor over the last 10 years and have taught for an online ESL learning company in China for the two years. My experience teaching has been in both the state of Arizona and Montana, and at a private bilingual German/ English school in Berlin, Germany (3 years). I have extensive knowledge and training in the Common Core Curriculum and standardized testing platforms, but also have a great passion for extending the learning and creativity of gifted and motivated students. I have successfully taught over 3,500 lessons online to students from around the world. After school, I have coached math clubs, science bowls, science fairs, foreign language, art, film, architecture, and game-based clubs.
I have extensive experience teaching the full elementary spectrum of standards including the subjects of math, science, language arts, writing, reading, social studies, and art. My passions are in math and science fields, although I typically use a cross curricular approach to integrate all the subject areas into lessons. I believe in student choice and passion-based learning and am willing to tailor my teaching based on student interest or need. I believe all content and standards can be taught in a fun, interactive, and engaging themes, making learning much more fun and memorable. I have a strong desire to help kids reach their full potential and strive to provide opportunities for students to dive deeper into topics, go beyond the typical classroom standards, and develop a love of learning at an early age.
Personally, I am a wife, mother, and dog-mom. I love the outdoors and can often be found boating, fishing, or camping. I have a son, two step sons, and two enormous labrador retrievers who keep me as busy as my children! Education is both a passion and hobby for me. I love my job and could not see myself doing anything else as a career! I hope to see you in the classroom soon!
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Live Group Class
$120
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
5-10 learners per class