Exploring Chemistry: States of Matter, Atoms and Molecules.
In this 6 week class, we will learn about atoms, molecules and the states of matter as well as how to read the periodic table. #academic
Adrianne Hays, BA, CCLS
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What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will learn about what an atom and molecule are and about the structure of each. We will also learn about what matter is and how matter can change into different states including solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Week 1 - History of the Periodic table. What is an atom? Building an atom (paper plate, craft puffy balls) Week 2 - What is a molecule? How do atoms bond together? Building a candy molecule (gumdrops, toothpicks) Week 3 - What is matter and how do the different states of matter behave? (Solid, liquid, gas, plasma) Week 4 - How do the states of matter change from one to another. Week 5 - Non-Newtonian fluid - let's make one....oobleck Week 6 - Let's REVIEW and make ice cream in a bag! I will use google slides presentations, short videos, class discussion, hands on activities and Kahoot games to teach about each topic. I love involving students in class discussions by asking questions. My goal is for students to learn about the basic chemistry topics covered in this class to build a foundation for future studies. I love seeing students have "lightbulb" moments in class when they understand topics and can explain them to others.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Periodic Table and Atoms
History of the Periodic table. What is an atom? Building an atom (paper plate, craft puffy balls) 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Molecules and Chemical Bonds
What is a molecule? How do atoms bond together? Building a candy molecule (gumdrops, toothpicks) 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
States of Matter
What is matter and how do the different states of matter behave? (Solid, liquid, gas, plasma) 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Changing states of matter
How do the states of matter change from one to another? 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need supervision for experiments. Parents are encourages to stay close by but reminder that Outschool policy requires that adults remain off camera during class.
Supply List
I will provide weekly handouts that students should bring to class. Week 1 - Building an atom (paper plate, craft puffy balls) Week 2 - Building a candy molecule (gumdrops, toothpicks) Week 3 - Solid, liquid, gas, plasma (cheerios) Week 4 - How do the states of matter change from one to another. (glass of ice) Week 5 - Oobleck (cornstarch, pitcher of water, aluminum pie pans, measuring cups, mixing spoon, table cloth or newspaper to protect the table, food coloring if you would like to color your oobleck Week 6 - Ice cream in a bag! (measuring spoons, measuring cup, sugar, half and half, milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract, salt (table salt or rock salt), ice cubes, small sealable ziploc bags (2), gallon ziploc bags (2), small towel or oven mitts, timer/clock
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 our homeschool coop. As we moved online, I found that I enjoy teaching virtually. I love to involve students in discussions online and find ways to make digital classes interactive and hands-on. I started teaching on Outschool in 2020 and I absolutely LOVE it! The long term relationships I have built with families and students have been amazing. I have enjoyed coming alongside parents and helping them foster a love of learning in their children!
If your family is interested in one of my classes but is financially not able to pay the price listed because of your current financial situation, please message me!
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from the University of Akron and minors in psychology and family development. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and worked in a hospital setting with children before staying home with my own children. As a child life specialist, I helped children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization and illness through developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures and education. I loved teaching children about anatomy and physiology in the hospital setting in a way that they could understand. I have always loved math and have enjoyed making math fun and encouraging students to see that they can be successful at learning tough math concepts! I also have a passion for child development theory and psychology.
I believe learning should be fun! I have loved watching my own children and those I teach grasp concepts for the first time. I think children learn naturally and I hope to inspire them to want to explore concepts and follow their interests to learn more in the future. I think that developing relationships is an important part of teaching and something as simple as calling a student by name and getting to know their interests can make a huge difference!
I currently live in the Bay Area after living in the Chicago area for 7 years. I love going to museums! I am a museum membership collector! :-) I love running, trying new foods, and exploring new places! As a homeschool mom, I am enjoying relearning history, Chemistry, Algebra and more! I love reading mystery fiction with a good twist at the end.Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $100 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 75 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-12 learners per class
