Elementary Science Experiments & STEM Activities: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades
Get ready for an exciting adventure in our Science and STEM self-paced course! Explore Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences as you complete experiments, tackle challenges, and sharpen our critical thinking skills.
Heidi White
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Learners will be given Science Experiments and Stem challenges each week to expand on the lesson. Learners will be provided with an explanation of the experiment/challenge in the following video.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Do you dig science experiments and STEM challenges? This self-paced class lets learners dive into fun challenges while flexing those brain muscles. Get ready for an adventure-packed journey as you explore, problem-solve, and have a blast along the way! How does this work? This class is a self-paced class, so there are no live meetings. Instead, you will receive 8 pre-recorded lessons that walk learners through 8 STEM or Science activities. Learners will then have the opportunity to complete each activity on their own time and report their findings back to the class in the classroom page. Learners will share pictures of their experiment or STEM challenge, as well as the data they collected during the experiments. What Scientific challenges will be included in the class? Lesson 1: Tin Foil Boats Lesson 2: Marshmallow Catapult Lesson 3: Cup Tower Lesson 4: Homemade Sun Dial & Sun Print Art Lesson 5: Bottle Flipping Lesson 6: Water Balloon Skydiving Lesson 7: Umbrella Challenge Lesson 8: Leakproof Bag What topics will be covered? Each lesson will provide learners with the opportunity to explore the following Science concepts: Matter Buoyancy Density Angles Force Sun Shadows Earth rotation Animals & Shelter And more! What is required? Provided weekly pdf Household items (A list will be provided at enrollment) Balloons Popsicle Sticks This is an inclusive class, so learners of all abilities are welcome to attend. Please contact me with any accommodations necessary.
Learning Goals
Learners will use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to explore physical, life, and earth sciences.Learners will complete 8-9 experiments or STEM activities to learn about the world around them.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Tin Foil Boats
Learners will explore buoyancy as they explore the effect of different shaped boats in the water. Lesson 2:
Catapults
Learners will explore angles and force as they create a catapult and try to move objects. Lesson 3:
Cup Tower (with a twist)
Learners will complete a cup stacking challenge with a twist! Learners will learn to problem solve as they complete 3 unique tasks. Lesson 4:
Sun Dials
Learners will learn about the sun and time as they create a sun dial. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parent guidance is required due to the use of Kahoot.
Supply List
Provided weekly pdf Household items (A list will be provided at enrollment) Balloons Popsicle Sticks
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Edinboro University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Slippery Rock University
I am a certified teacher in the state of Virginia with over 17 years of teaching experience. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$8
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8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-12
