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How to Think Like a Scientist
Completed by 22 learners
Ages 6-9
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(237 reviews)
Live video meetings
4x per week, 1 week
4-9 learners per class
45 min
What’s included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 4-day camp, we discuss four things that good scientists do: (1) Ask questions; (2) Make observations; (3) Make predictions; (4) Record their work. Students will practice these four behaviors as they experiment with exciting chemical reactions and engineering challenges, using common, everyday objects you can find at home. Through interactive slideshows, videos, books, and simple experiments, students will explore what "science" is, and will be encouraged to think like scientists. In each class, I will -Introduce the topic (5-10 minutes) -Read a short story or watch a video about a scientist (15-20 minutes) -Perform an experiment (15-25 minutes) ******** DAY 1 ******** TOPIC: What do scientists do? Introducing the 4 behaviors of scientists BOOK: "On a Beam of Light" by Jennifer Berne FEATURED SCIENTIST: Albert Einstein EXPERIMENTS: Hopping Corn & Colorful Volcanoes ******** DAY 2 ******** TOPIC: Making Observations BOOK: "The Watcher" by Jeanette Winter FEATURED SCIENTIST: Jane Goodall EXPERIMENTS: Fizzy Balloon & Magic Milk ******** DAY 3 ******** TOPIC: Asking Questions VIDEO: How do Scientists Know So Much? FEATURED SCIENTISTS: Galileo Galilei & Mary Anning EXPERIMENTS: Drawing Your Hand ******** DAY 4 ******** TOPIC: Predicting & Recording BOOK: "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty FEATURED SCIENTIST: Ada Lovelace EXPERIMENTS: Foil Boats
Learning Goals
Students learn that there are 4 things scientists do: Make observations, ask questions, record what they see, and work through failures.Other Details
Supply List
I will provide a PDF of science journal pages and detailed supply lists upon enrollment. Most materials are item you can easily find around the house (tape, paper, aluminum foil, etc.). There are a few small items that you may need to take time to purchase or find: -balloon -empty water bottle -vinegar -50-100 pennies Also, I will be reading aloud picture books in this class. I WILL show the pictures on a slideshow as I read. However, if you would like for your child to have their own copies, these are the books we will use: "On a Beam of Light" by Jennifer Berne "The Watcher" by Jeanette Winter "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"On a Beam of Light" by Jennifer Berne
"The Watcher" by Jeanette Winter
"Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrea Beaty
Meet the teacher
Joined April, 2020
4.9
237reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am a certified K-6 teacher with over 25 years of experience teaching students in PreK - 8. I love helping students make connections to the content they are learning in fun and meaningful ways! Reviews
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