Intro to Potions (Harry Potter Themed Chemistry)
In class one we will travel through Diagon Alley to shop for our school supplies as we learn about the classroom tools, equipment, and safety needed for my Potions Chemistry Course. We will also do an invisible ink experiment!
Courtney D
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will study chemistry within a Harry Potter themed Potions course! In class one we will travel to Diagon Alley to learn about Potions/lab equipment, potions safety, and experiment with invisible ink from Weasleys Wizard Wheezes. In class two we will learn about matter by classifying ingredients like dragon's breath, bat wings, and unicorn tears. We will also brew liquid luck. In class three we will learn changes of state by making a bubbling brew. In class four we take a field trip to Madam Puttifoots' Tea shop to learn about the PH scale. We will create a magnetic Slughorn slime, and a disintegrating draught in classes five and six as we study the periodic table. We will study osmosis in class seven by making a swelling potion and its shrinking antidote. We will conclude the class series by making Dragon toothpaste and experimenting with Dementors' breath as we study chemical reactions! I have eight additional classes in Potions Year Two! Flex option is available.
Each lesson will include a welcome discussion, lecture, and activity or experiment.
INDIVIDUAL SIGN UP REQUIRED. CLASSES MUST BE TAKEN IN THIS ORDER.
*Intro/Lesson 1- Shop for supplies in Diagon Alley as we learn classroom tools, rules, safety and supplies! Invisible Ink.
*Potions Year One
2)- Matter. Classifying magical ingredients.
3)- Changes of state. Bubbling Brew.
4) PH scale. Testing Madam Puddifoot’s Tea.
5) Types of Elements. Slughorn’s Slime.
6) Periodic table. Disintegrating Draught.
7) Osmosis. Swelling potion & antidote.
8) Chemical Reactions. Dragon Toothpaste.
9) Sublimation. Experimenting with Dementors Breath.
10) Presentations & Experiments
*Potions Year Two (8 meetings)
NOTE:
There are 17 Potions classes that follow this introductory lesson. Potions 1 is not intended as a stand alone class.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their children
Supply List
If you would like to follow along with my experiment today you will need -a heat source like a candle or heat lamp -lemon juice or orange juice or vinegar or milk -a Cotton swab or paint brush -paper -pencil or pen
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome!
My name is Courtney! I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Science Education from Kent State University. I am also TESOL certified. I have been teaching since 2008. I started teaching exclusively online in the Fall of 2016. I teach science, ESL, Health, and math classes. Many of my classes have a fun theme! I believe students should be comfortable, engaged, and interested while learning.
In my free time, I like to learn, create, and enjoy nature. Some of my hobbies include Oculus Quest, hiking, kayaking, dancing, camping, painting, calligraphy, and music.
I enjoyed reading the Harry Potter and Warriors series and have created classes with similar themes. I am always open to creating new classes with themes that will interest my students!Reviews
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