Kitchen Chemistry
Is your child always asking why? This class allows students to explore the world and learn to think through problems the way scientists do--by asking questions, making predictions, and testing them, all with items you probably have at home!
Ms. Brandi
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, students will learn about chemistry in a fun, age appropriate setting. They will learn what scientists do and how to keep a scientific inquiry journal with the great discoveries they will make in the class. Furthermore, they will explore, through hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations, how these concepts work in real life. They will learn about the states of matter, the differences between a physical and a chemical change, the parts of an atom and a molecule, the difference between an acid and a base, and the effect of temperature on chemistry. For each concept, students will watch a demonstration, investigate through an experiment, or create a model that shows the concept they're studying. Best of all, they will be having so much fun, they won't even realize how much they're learning! For a class-by-class breakdown of what students will learn each day, please see my syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the basics of chemistry, and will be able to answer the following questions:
What are the states of matter?
What is a physical change? What is a chemical change?
What are atoms? What are molecules? How do they work together to make everything we can see and touch?
What is an acid? What is a base? What are some acids and bases you use every day?
How does heating something up or cooling something down change how the molecules act?
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
The Scientific Method
In this lesson, students will get to know each other. They will also learn about the scientific method, the process scientists use to study the world. Finally, they will set up their scientific notebooks: books where they will keep track of what they learn, what they do, and what they wonder throughout the class. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
States of Matter
In this lesson, students will learn about the states of matter. They will then make a special slime that appears to be in two states of matter at once! 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Physical and Chemical Changes
In this lesson, students will gain a basic understanding of the differences between physical and chemical changes, and they will get to see these changes take place as they make an early form of plastic with items most people have at home! 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Building Blocks of the Universe
In this lesson, students will develop a basic understanding of the structure of atoms, and they will build a model of an atom to help them remember how atoms work. Then, they will learn that atoms make up molecules, and they will make an edible water molecule they can have later as a snack. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For one experiment, we will need to heat milk, but it doesn't need to be hot. It needs to be warm, and students can heat it in the microwave.
Pre-Requisites
Basic proficiency with measuring dry and wet ingredients is recommended, but we will review it, so it's okay if students are not extremely good at it.
Supply List
Lesson 1: a notebook and supplies to decorate it Lesson 2: corn starch, water Lesson 3: milk, vinegar, food coloring (optional), glitter (optional), cookie cutter (optional) Lesson 4: marshmallows (large and small) or similar, toothpicks, string or yarn, cardboard, glue, pom-poms (at least 3 colors) Lesson 5: 1 raw egg, vinegar Lesson 6: No supplies
Joined August, 2023
5.0
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been a K-8 teacher for 14 years. I've also taken chemistry courses and always been fascinated by the kind of chemistry that you can see and touch!Reviews
Live Group Class
$28
weekly or $55 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-6 learners per class
