Earth Shattering Events: Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather! (5-9 Year Olds)
Adrianne Hays, BA, CCLS
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In this 6 week science course, we will explore extreme weather and natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes, avalanches and tornadoes. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this 6 week course, we will learn about these natural disasters and forces of nature. We will learn about earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes, avalanches, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and more. We will discuss the science behind these events and the way that humans, animals and other parts of nature are affected by them. I will use powerpoint, videos, books, and discussion to present the material. Students will be assigned to do additional research on their favorite type of...
Students will learn have basic knowledge of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, avalanches, wildfires, floods and tornadoes.
Homework Offered
Students will research their favorite natural disaster or extreme weather event to present to the class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students should have handouts printed and writing utensil each week. Week 1 - Make a Seismograph: Cereal box or rectangle amazon box, string, paper cup, scissors, tape, coins or small rocks, marker or pen, white paper Week 2 - Make a volcano: baking soda, vinegar, jar or cup, cookie sheet Week 3 - Build a structure to stand up to a hurricane: Index cards, 3 straws, tape Week 4 - Jar with a lid, Water, Dishsoap, Vinegar, Glitter (color of your choice) Week 5 - weekly supplies Week 6 - Bring your finished presentation handout and be ready to review!
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Hello! My name is Adrianne Hays. I am currently a homeschooling mom of two kids. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. Before teaching on outschool, I spent 5 years teaching math and science to preschool and elementary school students through...
Group Class
$16
weekly or $95 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 114 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-9 learners per class
