Science & Nature
Exploring Space & Creating an Edible Solar System Model! Ages 10-14 (Flex)
In this "out-of-this-world" 5-week middle school science flex class we will explore space science concepts such as: sun, solar system, constellations, meteors/comets. Featuring: Edible Solar System! 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade. #academic
9-14
year olds
1-12
learners per class
$75
Charged upfront
$15 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 5 weeks
No live meetings
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Description
Class Experience
Learners will understand the similarities and differences between our planet and other planets in the solar system. We will learn 12 well-known star constellations, and discover the vast universe (including galaxies, comets, black holes, worm holes, etc).
I have a BS degree in Nutrition and Food Science (pre-med track) from Florida State University. I later became a certified middle school science teacher and taught middle school science in the Florida public school system for 5 years. I have been an online teacher for Outschool and other platforms for 3.5 years. I'm also a homeschool momma :)
Learners will have an optional hands-on project assigned each week (see course syllabus in description). Projects are optional and it should be decided by the parent if the learner will be required to do them. I will grade any work that is turned in.
Week 1 - Sunspot & Solar Eclipse Viewer: Cardboard box (any size) White copy paper Aluminum foil (2 in x 2 in) Tape (packing tape or duct tape if you have it) Scissors Push Pin or needle Week 2 - Rocket Ship Foldable: Rocketship pdf (will be provided in week 2) Colored pencils Scissors Week 3 - Edible Solar System: sheet pan, black construction paper or cardstock, 10 Oreos, edible marker food coloring pens (or just food coloring), 2 large marshmallows, mini M&M’s or other similar-sized candies Week 4 - Marshmallow Constellation Lab 15 mini-marshmallows, 10+ toothpicks Week 5 - Sidewalk Chalk Galaxy Sidewalk chalk (any color)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
I will assess learner understanding by looking at nearpod activity slides submitted each week. I will communicate with learners about their submitted slides. I will also grade projects that are turned in.
No live meetings, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
For learners under age 13, parental consent and guidance is required for some of the resources used in this class (ck12.org, smithsonianmagazine.com, and nearpod.com). All resources used in this class will be embedded in the nearpod slide deck. In addition, youtube links will be embedded in the class posts within the Outschool classroom. Direct nearpod links to the lessons will be given in the classroom. Learners are not required to make an account for any external resources. Parental guidance is suggested with the use of scissors and food coloring.
CK12.org, Youtube clips, wikipedia, Nearpod, ABCya.com, Smithsonian Magazine
Teacher
Stephanie Newton, BScTeacher Stephanie
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Lives in the
United States76 total reviews
144 completed classes
About Me
Hello, welcome to my "classroom" :). My classes are listed below, but first...a little about me! I am a certified middle school science teacher and taught for 5 years in the public school classroom. My educational background is in...
