Fun Chemistry: Introduction to Chemistry (FLEX Part 1)
Mrs. Dawn Huffman, Certified Teacher
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Students will engage in active learning through hands-on activities about the basics of chemistry
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
This course will engage learners as they explore the basics of chemistry. They will learn about and experience chemistry by creating models, conducting experiments, playing Periodic Table of Elements Bingo and other hands-on interactive activities. All of the lessons will be pre-recorded and students will be able to view the lessons via the links that will be shared each week. They won't want to miss this! Class 1: What's the Matter? (New updated lesson with multiple hands-on...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What's the Matter?Dive into the wonders of matter, focusing on states of matter and water. Engaging activities include identifying solids, liquids, and gases, observing ice melting, and discussing properties. This interactive lesson captivates young minds with hands-on exploration of the fascinating world of matter.Week 2Lesson 2Atoms & Properties of MatterLearners will embark on a journey to explore atoms and the properties of matter. Through interactive activities like building models and observing everyday objects, they'll discover how atoms make up everything around us and learn about the different properties of solids, liquids, and gases. This hands-on experience will ignite their curiosity about the building blocks of our world!"Week 3Lesson 3Reading the Periodic Table of ElementsWe will learn about the fascinating world of the periodic table of elements in this interactive lesson. Through engaging visuals and hands-on activities, they'll decode elements, understand atomic numbers, and explore elemental properties. This exploration of chemistry's building blocks sparks curiosity and lays a foundation for future scientific inquiry.Week 4Lesson 4Physical & Chemical ChangesEmbark on an exciting exploration of physical and chemical changes in this interactive lesson. Through hands-on experiments and engaging demonstrations, they'll differentiate between physical changes like melting ice and chemical changes like rusting metal. This immersive experience fosters curiosity and deepens their understanding of how matter transforms in our world as we make scientific potions! (We will make oobleck!)Week 5Lesson 5Acids & BasesExplore the colorful world of acids and bases in this engaging lesson. Through interactive experiments and demonstrations, they'll learn about the pH scale, identify common acids and bases, and explore the properties of these substances. This hands-on experience sparks curiosity and lays a foundation for understanding chemical reactions.
I am a certified teacher in science, language arts, and social science. I also have a master's degree in reading. I've been teaching for 12 years to both struggling students and gifted students. I feel it's important to differentiate my instruction so that I'm meeting the individual needs of all my students.
Meeting 1 Supply LIst:
Objects to represent atoms in the three states of matter (Skittle, Fruit loops, M&Ms, or any other small circular object would work.)
What’s the Matter Float Lab - Root Beer Soda or another favorite soda, 2 scoops of favorite Ice Cream, Cup, and Straw
Meeting 2 Supply List:
Three different color pony beads or small objects
Pencil
Week 4 Supply List:
1st Potion Lab:
1 Cup White Vinegar (Bezoar)
1/4 cup Baking Soda (PepperUp Potion)
3 CLEAR glass jars, vases, cups or beakers (One with labeled Veritaserum, One labeled Bezoar
and add white vinegar prior to class, and the other labeled PepperUp Potion and add
baking soda prior to class - you can have fun with this creating labels or make it simply
using masking tape and markers)
Stir Stick (Wand)
Yellow Food Dye (Phoenix Tears)
2nd Potion
2 cups cornstarch (Draught of Living Death)
1 cup water (Essence of Dittany)
1 plastic container or cauldron (no holes)
2 glass jars, cups or beakers (label one Draught of Living Death and add cornstarch prior to
class, label the other Essence of Dittany and add water prior to class)
Blue food Dye (Unicorn Tears)
Stir Stick (Wand)
Week 5:
Students will need pH paper, which can be ordered using this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrion-paper-93-Dispenser-Color/dp/B005FYGXUC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1533681830&sr=8-4&keywords=ph+paper&dpID=41aJw%252BCsjuL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Substances we will be testing using pH paper include:
1. Baking soda dissolved in water
2. Mouthwash
3. Lemon Juice
4. Cola
5. Vinegar
6. Handsoap
7. Laundry Soap
8. Orange JuiceLearners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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“If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada I am a certified teacher and a math & science instructional coach. I began my teaching career as a 5th-grade elementary teacher in Illinois in...
Self-Paced Class
$9
weekly or $44 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 316 learners
Ages: 6-11
