Full Course: The Scientific Method-Pursuing a Science Fair Project: 9th-12th
This course will be more in-depth than the Short Course by providing more details on the history of the Scientific Method, and allowing more time for the development of a Science Fair Project.
Audrey B.
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What's included
9 live meetings
8 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Students will be asked to develop their science fair ideas and each week present the required homework.Assessment
Students will be informally assessed on the strength of their selected science fair topic, as well as the steps of the Scientific Method, as we proceed with the project with respect to its ability to conform to the scientific method.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
What will be taught? Students will review the details of what the Scientific Method is and how it came to be used as the standard for science experimentation. This full course will also address the required steps of the scientific method in preparation for a science fair. Full comprehension of each step of the scientific method is required before proceeding to the next step. How will I teach? I will present material using Google Slides. The students will be asked to verify their comprehension with oral and written reviews. Students will initiate conversations with the teacher to clarify their science fair goal. Required experience of background knowledge? Students should have completed my single session or short course. Students must present their "Science Fair Project Proposal". Late enrollments: Students’ schedule will be adjusted to fulfill the 9 week requirements. Make-up classes must be completed before the next step of the process is addressed. Week 1: Topic and research/review the literature Week 2: Question, hypothesis, and procedure Week 3: Test your hypothesis Week 4: Test your hypothesis Week 5: Prepare your results Week 6: Explain your results and draw conclusions Week 7: Write your report Week 8: Prepare your presentation Week 9: Present your science fair project
Learning Goals
Recall basic facts and concepts presented.
Explain ideas or concepts.
Use information learned to create a potential science fair project idea.
Draw connections among ideas-Organize steps to their science fair project idea.
Justify a stand or decision-Critique their educated guess about what will happen in the project.
Produce new or original work-Consider the science fair topic they have chosen as a foundation for enrolling in the mini-course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents will be asked to assist with certain part of the project such as purchasing supplies with the student. However, the science fair project should be independently completed by the student.
Supply List
This full course class will require handouts provided by the teacher. The Scientific Method The Science Fair steps for each stage Science Fair experiment materials Required Science Fair presentation materials (board and labels)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Cornell University
B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania.1007
30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation
Three children participated in over 60 science fairs.
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Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $270 for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-3 learners per class
