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Fun Water Science - Building an Ice Skating Rink - Elementary and Junior Level

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Ages 7-12
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In this one-time class, learners will learn about the chemistry of water as well as think about how to build a backyard skating rink. Learners are encouraged to think of improvements to the rink and troubleshoot issues that occurred.
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7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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7 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
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Homework
1 hour per week. included
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Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
In  this class, we'll have some fun looking at the trials and errors of building a backyard ice skating rink.  This teacher has built a rink for two winters in a row now and has learned a few fun things about water.  Science observations will be discussed in this class.  Learners will be encouraged to think about design improvements to a backyard rink.
We will also think about the chemistry of water.  What is water made of?  This class will cover some basic chemistry about water, including that it expands when it freezes and that it is polar.  
The importance of water on planet earth and its unique properties will be covered in this course.

Learning Goals

Learners will gain knowledge of how to build a backyard skating rink and how to troubleshoot issues related to this project.
Learners will gain basic knowledge about water and the chemistry related to this amazing substance.

Syllabus

7 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Backyard Skating Rinks
 Learn how to build a backyard skating rink. 
Lesson 2:
The Importance of Water on Planet Earth
 Learn about the importance of water and some its unique properties 
Lesson 3:
How to Create and Maintain a Backyard Skating Rink
 Here are the details to create a backyard skating rink.  Learn how to make a simple ice flooding machine.  What worked well and what did not in my backyard rink. 
Lesson 4:
What is Water?
 Learn what water is made of.  What are the atoms in water.  How many molecules of water are in a glass of water? 

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Learning Needs
Teacher provides lots of videos for learning. Learner may learn in any way they may prefer. Teacher is very aware of various learning styles as both children have Dyslexia and ASD.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites required
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2020
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199reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Waterloo
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