Homeschool Chemistry Experiments Using Household Materials
In this 12-week class, students will learn about the chemical behavior of atoms and matter through fun and engaging science experiments.
Elene Feigenbaum
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(134)
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Each week, students will explore a different area of chemistry through easy, fun and engaging experiments that use substances and materials found in most homes. Each lessons begins with a question, discrepant event or scenario that assesses prior knowledge, creates connections and provokes the interest of the learners. Through experimentation, observation and guided questions, students will learn to develop hypotheses, make observations, and draw conclusions. Students will learn about dependent and independent variables as well as constants and controls as they learn how safely perform scientific experiments at home. This class will teach students about the structure of atoms, molecules, electrostatics, polarity of water, density, surface tension, electroplating, states of matter, non-Newtonian fluids, freezing point depression, polarity of molecules, acids, and bases, chromatography, and chemical reactions. Students do not need to have any prior knowledge of chemistry before taking this course. For best learning and student involvement, students should check the supply list and have the materials ready when the class begins. A copy of the supply list is provided under "Learner Supply List" and is attached to the Welcome Post in the Classroom. Topics will include: September 12, 2022 - May the Force Be With You: Electrostatics September 19 , 2022 - Make a Density Column September 26 - NO CLASS September 3, 2022 - Make a Cartesian Diver October 10, 2022 - NO CLASS October 17, 2022 - NO CLASS October 24, 2022 - Can you lift an ice cube with a string? October 31, 2022- Electroplating a penny November 7, 2022 - Paper Chromatography November 14, 2022 - Non-Newtonian Liquids (Oobleck) November 21, 2022 - Cleaning Copper Pennies November 28, 2022 - Detecting Acids and Bases with Red Cabbage Juice December 5, 2022 - Elephant Toothpaste December 12, 2022 - Surface Tension Fun December 19, 2022 - Let's Make Ice Cream
Other Details
Supply List
Weekly Supply List
Sept 12: 2022 - Electrostatic Tape scotch tape
plastic spoon
balloon
saran wrap
various types of cloth (wool, silk, cotton) paper
Sept. 19 - Make a Density Column
Tall clear glass or graduated cylinder
Several of the following liquids and small solids - more is better
water
food coloring (optional)
vegetable oil
baby oil
mineral oil
corn syrup (Karo syrup)
honey
pancake syrup
sugar
lamp oil (optional)
rubbing alcohol
rubber from pencil eraser
penny, toothpick
popcorn kernel
small plastic object
Oct. 3, 2022 - Make a Cartesian Diver
bendable straw
2 small paper clips
2 large paper clips
empty plastic water bottle with cap
small packets of ketchup or mustard (optional)
water
small cup
scissors
Oct 24, 2022 - Can you lift an ice cube with a string?
Ice cubes
salt
sugar
plate
string or thread
scissors
Oct. 31, 2022- Electroplating a penny
AA Battery or 9V Battery
2 wires with alligator clips or copper wires or other metal
Tape
cup with water
salt
penny (or other copper coin or object)
Second type of metal like paper clip, piece of zinc from a washer or iron nai
Nov. 7, 2022 - Paper Chromatography
2 tall plastic cups.
white construction paper, notebook paper, coffee filter, or newspaper strip
water
water-based markers (black, or brown are best, vis-à-vis marker work well, not permanent markers)
scotch tape
pencil or popsicle stick
scissors
Paper towel
Nov, 14, 2022 - Non-Newtonian Liquids (Oobleck)
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup water
bowl
spoon
food coloring (optional)
Nov 21, 2022 - Cleaning Copper Pennies
dirty pennies
plastic cup
vinegar
salt
aluminum foil (optional)
iron nail (optional)
hydrogen peroxide (optional)
Nov 28, 2022 - Detecting Acids and Bases with Red Cabbage Juice
several small clear plastic cups or small paint tray
3-4 red (purple) cabbage leaves
zip-lock bag
warm water from sink
lemon juice
vinegar
baking soda
alkaline water
any other liquid you want to test
Dec 5, 2022 - Elephant Toothpaste
hydrogen peroxide(3% or 10%) or Clear Care Contact solution with hydrogen peroxide
dish soap
active dry yeast
small bottle with a narrow opening like small water bottle
food coloring (optional)
bowl
Dec 12, 2022 - Surface Tension Fun
penny
medicine dropper
water
bowl or plate
paper clip
dish soap
toothpick
pepper
whole milk (works better than reduced fat milk)
food coloring
Dec 19, 2022 - Let's Make Ice Cream
1 Cup Whole milk or half and half
½ tsp Vanilla
1 Tablespoons Sugar
3 Cups of Ice
1/3 cup Kosher salt
Large zip-lock bag
Small zip-lock bag
Dishpan or sink
Gloves or towel
Bowl
Spoon
Chocolate syrup (optional)
Toppings (optional) 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
134reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Stern College for Women Yeshiva University
I have been a private school classroom science teacher for over thirty years. I have a masters degree in chemistry and I love to teach children through hands-on inquiry-based experimentation. Reviews
Live Group Class
$150
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-12 learners per class
