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Kitchen Chemistry Summer Camp
Ms. Brandi
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
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!
Class 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...
6 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Scientific MethodIn 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.Lesson 2States of MatterIn 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!Lesson 3Physical and Chemical ChangesIn 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!Week 2Lesson 4Building Blocks of the UniverseIn 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.Lesson 5Acids and BasesIn this lesson, students will apply what they've learned about acids and bases to create their own bouncy, glow-in-the dark balls out of eggs!Lesson 6Heat and coolingIn this lesson, students will learn about the ways adding or subtracting energy can change the way matter behaves. They will observe a science demonstration involving heat and cooling, and learn a trick they can do themselves later (with the help of an adult) that looks just like magic!
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?
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!
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
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
We will use basic chemistry information from a variety of sources, including Rader's Chem4Kids, and we may watch short video clips that demonstrate scientific principles, such as clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy or similar content.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(3)
Hi! Thank you for taking a look at my Outschool classes! I teach a variety of classes in reading, writing, and math for K-8 students and in writing for high school students. I've known I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. I love...
Group Class
$28
weekly or $55 for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
4-6 learners per class
